MURDER MYSTERY DINNERS
Betrothal or Betrayal?
Another social season is drawing to a close, and Lady Richfield still has yet to find an appropriate suitor for any of her three available (and aging) daughters. As time runs out, desperation sets in. A scandalous murder at the final ball of the season sends all of society into a frenzy. Will you be able to separate the rumors from the truth?
CLUELESS AT THE PHYSICK ESTATE
Back to the beginning!
Everyone is suspect during Clueless at the Physick Estate, a “whodunit” similar to the popular board game. Join fellow amateur sleuths and encounter characters inside the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., as this original mystery unfolds from room to room. Who is the culprit? Is it Professor Graystone or Pearlie White? Mrs. Parrot or Cherry Bombe? This year is a revival of the first, the original Clueless at the Physick Estate mystery from 2012. Don’t miss this chance to challenge your imagination and deduction skills in a one-of-a-kind historic Cape May setting. Accessible with advance notice.
EAST LYNNE THEATER
East Lynne Theater
500 Hughes St.
East Lynne Theater Company is an Equity professional theater located in Cape May, New Jersey. Named after a popular melodrama of the 19th Century, East Lynne was founded in 1980 to resurrect plays from America’s theatrical past. Over the years, our mission has expanded to include contemporary work on American themes.
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This poignant comedy follows the lives of three Texas women as they transition from high school cheerleaders in 1963 to independent adults in 1974 New York. Over the course of a decade, their evolving friendship is shaped by changing dreams, personal growth, and the challenges of adulthood. With a perfect balance of humor and emotional depth, Vanities explores the complexities of relationships, ambition, and identity. This heartwarming and bittersweet play reminds us of the beauty and struggle of growing up—and the inevitable drift that comes with it.
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Written by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron, and based on Ilene Beckerman’s bestselling book, this tender and witty play weaves together monologues and ensemble pieces to explore the deep connections between clothing and memory, touching on themes like mothers, prom dresses, bras, purses, and the timeless appeal of black clothing. Through a series of humorous and heartfelt stories, Love, Loss, and What I Wore delves into the universal experiences of women’s lives, marked by milestones, heartbreaks, and triumphs, all told through the lens of fashion.
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The relatable storyline of Sexy Laundry follows Alice and Henry, a long-married couple, attempting to reignite the spark in their relationship by escaping to a trendy hotel with a copy of the book Sex for Dummies in hand. As they navigate their vulnerabilities and desires, their weekend getaway becomes a hilarious and heartfelt exploration of love, marriage, and rediscovery. Through awkward encounters, comic mishaps, and moments of raw honesty, Alice and Henry confront the challenges of intimacy and communication that have built up over the years. In the end, they come to realize that rediscovering their connection requires not just effort but a willingness to embrace change and vulnerability.
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Set in 1992 New York City, this thought-provoking play follows a chance encounter between two young men—one Black, one white—on a subway ride. As their journey unfolds, this compelling play examines race, privilege, and the complexities of human connection, revealing hidden tensions beneath seemingly ordinary interactions. Through sharp, authentic dialogue, the characters are forced to confront their own biases and question the societal systems that shape their lives.
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This heartwarming dramatic comedy takes place on Christmas Eve. When a young woman new to the neighborhood attempts to return a misdelivered package, she meets her elderly neighbor for the first time. What begins as a simple favor turns into an unexpected adventure as she discovers his one holiday wish: to catch Santa Claus. This heart-warming play brings two lonely souls together, to find family in each other, truth within themselves and the fun, child-like belief in the timeless magic of Santa, Christmas and the holiday season!