Curtains blends the sparkle of a classic Broadway musical with the intrigue of a murder mystery, all set backstage during a troubled 1950s theatre production. With music by Kander and Ebb and a book by Rupert Holmes, it delivers witty dialogue, toe-tapping numbers, and a satirical love letter to showbiz itself. The story follows Detective Frank Cioffi as he investigates a murder on opening night, juggling suspects, show tunes, and unexpected romance, all wrapped in clever theatrical humor.
Live, Curtains keeps the audience leaning forward, one moment swept up in a big, brassy ensemble number, the next caught in a tense, dimly lit scene as clues unravel. The choreography nods to golden-age musicals, while the score swings between jazzy showstoppers and sly comedic ballads. The set shifts fluidly between backstage chaos and onstage glamour, giving the feeling of being inside two plays at once. It’s a puzzle and a performance, stitched together with wit and melody.
Part of the joy of Curtains is sharing every twist and punchline with a live audience, hearing the gasp when a suspect is revealed, the ripple of laughter at a perfectly timed joke, the applause after a powerhouse chorus. On Yadara, you can explore ticket prices and buy tickets to step into that lively mix of suspense and spectacle. You’ll leave the theatre humming a tune and wondering if you really guessed the killer after all.