REVIEW

Written by Robert L. Freedman and Steven Lutvak the campy comedy “A Gentleman’s Guide To Love And Murder” is currently on stage at East Lansing’s Wharton Center. Having won a Tony Award in 2014 for Best Musical, the show follows the humble Monty Navaro (Kevin Massey), who is 9th in line in succession the inherit the family fortune. Knowing that his love would rather marry for money, Monty takes measures to speed up the process.

Playing the ENTIRE Dy’squith family is the extremely talented John Rapson. Rapson’s wide range of characters proves a challenge for Monty as he strives for his goal. His quick changes between characters (some in a matter of seconds) are flawless. Not to mention his impeccable comedic timing. In one moment Monty has done away with one Dy’Squith, the next another one has entered the stage.

The Victorian style set lent to the English appeal. The elaborate vaudillesque stage provided various vignettes to take the audience on Monty’s rise to his rightful place in the family.

“A Gentleman’s Guide To Love And Murder” is playing through Sunday December 18th. To purchase tickets for this entertaining show, visit www.whartoncenter.com or call 1800-WHARTON. To see where the show will be playing in a city near you, please visit their website at www.agentlemansguidebroadway.com.