| In a town of glitz and glitter there is a tiny gem tucked away on W. Sahara at the "Egg & I" of all places. Four nights a week in quaint surroundings, a small troupe of performers pull off an incredibly funny evening with a very clever script and a ton of spontaneity, in a show called "Marriage Can Be Murder." What makes this show so clever, is that throughout the show there are continuous snippets of musical banter that is "right-on" with the evening's interaction within the audience. It is really amazing that they have so many songs cued up and ready for the perfect moment. The small venue makes for a very friendly atmosphere for the interaction throughout the evening, but because there is no pressure to participate, you never fell uncomfortable if you don't. Besides an entertaining evening (even the wait staff puts on a great show), this production is one of the last of a dying breed of "Dinner Theatre." The reason is, that usually when you hear "Dinner Theatre," neither the dinner nor the theatrics are very good. So it is clear why this one has not faded away. It has both good entertainment and good food. You have a choice of Ribeye Steak, Broiled Chicken, Salmon or a Veggie Pasta for your entree. All dinners come with a side of scrumptious "garlic mashed potatoes," a salad and cheesecake for dessert. What is also a pleasant surprise, is that the meal never seems to get in the way of the evening's entertainment, so you never fell like you have to hurry through it. What surprised us the most was a group of about a dozen or so that came right from a Marriage ceremony, including the bride in her gown and groom in his tux. We found it kinda strange to think someone would want to spend their "Wedding Dinner" at a show called "Marriage Can Be Murder." There was also a couple that was celebrating their 20th Anniversary…now THAT makes sense! Actually, it was a GREAT choice. "Marriage Can Be Murder" allowed the wedding couple to start their marriage with a ton of laughter, and that's probably the best advice to any newlywed…keep it FUN! We were in stitches most of the evening and I really don't remember when I saw an audience have this much fun. The standouts of the show are Suzanne Altreche' the star and Brad Burdsoll who played the arresting officer. |
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audience's task to figure out, from the clues given throughout the evening, who
killed whom. There are several murders to figure out, and even if you
don't try, the evening is non-stop laughs!
All and all, you can't go wrong with this show. It's a evening of laughter, good dining, clever dialog, a talented ensemble and all at a very modest price of just under $50. The show is PG-13 so it is clear kids would love this too. The show changes every eight weeks, so even if you've seen it before, the cast and scripts will be new and worth another visit. |
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Shows are Wednesday thru Friday @ 7:00 p.m., and Saturday @ 6:00 p.m. Doors open a half an hour prior to show times. The Marriage Can Be Murder Box office phone number is: 702-616-3322. |
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| Reviewed by Marleen Marino |
Frank Marino |
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