Getting Away with Murder A Comedy Thriller
Getting Away with Murder A Comedy Thriller by Stephen Sondheim is a first edition published by Theatre Communications Group in 1997. This play marks Sondheim’s first foray into nonmusical theater, showcasing a unique blend of comedy and thriller elements. Set during a stormy night in Manhattan’s Upper West Side, the narrative revolves around a group therapy session that takes a dark turn when the psychiatrist goes missing, leading to a classic whodunit scenario.
Readers will find a compelling exploration of suspense and intrigue as the characters navigate the mystery of their psychiatrist’s disappearance. The play draws on themes common in American drama and theater, reflecting Sondheim’s rich background in the performing arts. With 123 pages of engaging content, this edition offers a fresh perspective on the thriller genre, reminiscent of classic works like Sleuth and The Mousetrap, while also connecting to Sondheim’s earlier collaborations in film.
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“Getting Away with Murder is more fun than a roomful of Agatha Christies.” –Daily News
Longtime musical theatre collaborators Stephen Sondheim and George Furth, who together created the landmark musical Company, have joined forces again to create a compellingly original thriller–Mr. Sondheim’s first nonmusical play. Getting Away with Murder unfolds on a stormy night on Manhattan’s Upper West Side at a group therapy session. The patients arrive only to find that their faithful, Pulitzer Prize-winning psychiatrist is missing. What unfolds is a classic whodunit in the tradition of Sleuth and The Mousetrap that harkens back to Sondheim’s screenplay collaboration with Anthony Perkins on the cult film The Last of Sheila. Getting Away with Murder, originally produced at San Diego’s Old Globe Theatre, was produced on Broadway in 1996.
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