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Murder for Two 2013 - Articles Page 2

Run Time:
1 hour and 30 minutes, with no intermission
Opened: November 6, 2013
Closing: June 29, 2014

Murder for Two - 2013 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

New World Stages Stage V
340 West 50th Street New York, NY 10019

Everyone is a suspect in Murder For Two, a hilarious musical murder mystery with a twist: one actor investigates the crime, the other plays all of the suspects and they both play the piano! A zany blend of classic musical comedy and madcap mystery, this 90-minute whodunit is a highly theatrical duet loaded with killer laughs.


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Meet the Composers of MURDEROUS MUSICAL MONDAYS- Spotlight on Brett Ryback
by Nicole Rosky - March 31, 2014


The cast and creative team of the hit Off-Broadway musical Murder for Two are teaming up with some of New York's brightest up and coming composers and BroadwayWorld.com every Monday night for their spring concert series, Murderous Musical Mondays. Composers Brett Ryback and Alexander Sage Oyen contine the series on Monday, April 7, 2014, immediately following the 7pm performance of Murder for Two at New World Stages (Stage 5 - 340 West 50th Street).

TV Exclusive: Watch Highlights from Murderous Musical Mondays with Ryan Scott Oliver!
by Nicole Rosky - March 25, 2014


The cast and creative team of the hit Off-Broadway musical Murder for Two have teamed up with some of New York's brightest up and coming composers and BroadwayWorld.com every Monday night for their spring concert series, Murderous Musical Mondays. Composer Ryan Scott Oliver launched the series last night, March 24th, 2014, immediately following the 7pm performance of Murder for Twoat New World Stages (Stage 5 - 340 West 50th Street). BroadwayWorld was there for the special concert event and you can check out exclusive highlights below!

STAGE TUBE: MURDER FOR TWO Writers Welcome LES MISERABLES and MOTHERS AND SONS to Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - March 25, 2014


In the videos below, the writers of MURDER FOR TWO share some of the songs they totally wrote from Broadway's newest arrivals- Les Miserables and Mothers and Sons. Check out the hilarious videos below!

Photo Coverage: Ryan Scott Oliver Kicks Off Murderous Musical Mondays at MURDER FOR TWO
by Jennifer Broski - March 25, 2014


The cast and creative team of the hit Off-Broadway musical Murder for Two have teamed up with some of New York's brightest up and coming composers and BroadwayWorld.com every Monday night for their spring concert series, Murderous Musical Mondays. Composer Ryan Scott Oliver launched the series last night, March 24th, 2014, immediately following the 7pm performance of Murder for Two at New World Stages (Stage 5 - 340 West 50th Street). BroadwayWorld was there for the special concert event and you can check out photos below!

BWW Exclusive: Meet the Characters of MURDER FOR TWO- Dahlia
by BWW Special Coverage - March 24, 2014


BroadwayWorld.com is excited to present a new, three part series showing off some of the exciting characters from Murder For Two, which is currently running at New World Stages. Below, meet Dahlia, played by Jeff Blumenkrantz!

STAGE TUBE: MURDER FOR TWO Writers Welcome ALADDIN to Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - March 20, 2014


They're at it again! Hop on a magic carpet ride with the writers of MURDER FOR TWO and escape to a whole new world as they play you one of the songs they definitely wrote from the new Broadway show ALADDIN. Watch below!

Meet the Composers of MURDEROUS MUSICAL MONDAYS- Spotlight on Ryan Scott Oliver!
by BWW Special Coverage - March 19, 2014


Below, Oliver shares some juicy details on his upcoming concert!

Partners In Crime - Back Together Again!
by Contests - Broadway - March 19, 2014


Ryan Scott Oliver to Kick Off MURDEROUS MUSICAL MONDAYS Concert Series at MURDER FOR TWO on 3/24
by Nicole Rosky - March 10, 2014


The cast and creative team of the hit Off-Broadway musical Murder For Two are teaming up with some of New York's brightest up and coming composers and BroadwayWorld.com every Monday night for their spring concert series, Murderous Musical Mondays. Composer Ryan Scott Oliver will launch the series on Monday, March 24th, 2014, immediately following the 7pm performance of Murder For Two at New World Stages (Stage 5 - 340 West 50th Street).

Photo Coverage: MURDER FOR TWO Celebrates Album Release at Barnes & Noble
by Jennifer Broski - February 12, 2014


Just yesterday, Barnes & Noble celebrated the release of the new Ghostlight Records cast recording MURDER FOR TWO with a special in-store performance and CD signing Hosted by MURDER FOR TWO creators Joe Kinosian and Kellen Blair, the special event featured performances by original cast members Jeff Blumenkrantz and Brett Ryback. Check out photos from the special event below!

Photo Coverage: Inside MURDER FOR TWO's Love: The Concert!
by Jennifer Broski - February 13, 2014


Love is in the air at Murder for Two! On Monday night, the creative team of the hit musical comedy along with friends and special guests as they attempt to solve the mysteries of love at Love: The Concert on February 10, 2014 at New World Stages (Stage 5 - 340 West 50th Street) immediately following the 7pm performance. Check out photos from the special concert below!

MURDER FOR TWO Cast, Creators Set for Performance, CD Signing at Barnes & Noble Today
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2014


Barnes & Noble at 86th and Lexington announced today that the cast of Murder for Two, along with its creators Joe Kinosian and Kellen Blair, will appear for a performance and CD signing today, February 11, 2014 at 4:30 p.m.

MURDER FOR TWO Cast Set to Solve Mysteries of Love at LOVE: THE CONCERT on February 10
by Nicole Rosky - February 5, 2014


Love is in the air at Murder For Two! Join the cast and creative team of the hit musical comedy along with friends and special guests as they attempt to solve the mysteries of love at Love: The Concert on February 10, 2014 at New World Stages (Stage 5 - 340 West 50th Street) immediately following the 7pm performance. Love: The Concert is presented in partnership with BroadwayWorld.com. Admittance to the concert is free to all those with tickets to the February 10th performance of Murder For Two. Tickets are available now on Telecharge.com.

MURDER FOR TWO Cast, Creators Set for Performance, CD Signing at Barnes & Noble, 2/11
by BWW News Desk - February 3, 2014


Barnes & Noble at 86th and Lexington announced today that the cast of Murder for Two, along with its creators Joe Kinosian and Kellen Blair, will appear for a performance and CD signing on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at 4:30 p.m.

Off-Broadway's MURDER FOR TWO Extends at New World Stages Through 7/6
by Tyler Peterson - January 27, 2014


Producers Jayson Raitt, Barbara Whitman, Steven Chaikelson and Second Stage Theatre announced today another extension for Murder For Two - the hit musical comedy that gets some of New York's biggest laughs from a piano and two multi-talented performers in what Charles Isherwood of The New York Times calls "an ingenious miniature musical in the form of a snazzy vaudevillian double act." Murder For Two, currently starring Joe Kinosian and Brett Ryback, will extend its engagement at New World Stages (Stage 5 - 340 West 50th Street) to Sunday, July 6, 2014. Featuring book and music by Joe Kinosian, book and lyrics by Kellen Blair and direction by Scott Schwartz, the show began performances at New World Stages on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 and officially opened on Wednesday, November 6, 2013.

TV: Inside MURDER FOR TWO's Album Release Concert!
by Nicole Rosky - January 15, 2014


The original cast recording of Murder for Two, the hit new musical comedy starring Jeff Blumenkrantz and Brett Ryback, with book and music by Joe Kinosian and book and lyrics by Kellen Blair, was released digitally yesterday, January 14, 2014 by Ghostlight Records. To celebrate, the cast and creative team of Murder for Two threw an album release party immediately following Monday's performance at New World Stages. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there for the special event chat chat with the cast about the album, and you can check out what they had to say below!

Photo Coverage: MURDER FOR TWO Cast Celebrates Album Release!
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - January 14, 2014


The original cast recording of MURDER FOR TWO, the hit new musical comedy starring Jeff Blumenkrantz and Brett Ryback, with book and music by Joe Kinosian and book and lyrics by Kellen Blair, will be released digitally today, January 14, 2014 by Ghostlight Records. To celebrate, the cast and creative team of MURDER FOR TWO threw an album release party immediately following yesterday's performance at New World Stages. BroadwayWorld was there for the special event and you can check out photos below!

Ghostlight Releases MURDER FOR TWO Cast Recording Today
by Courtnie Mele - January 14, 2014


The original cast recording of Murder for Two, the hit new musical comedy starring Jeff Blumenkrantz and Brett Ryback, will be released digitally today, January 14, 2014 by Ghostlight Records.

MURDER FOR TWO to Host Album Release Party at New World Stages, 1/13
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2014


The original cast recording of MURDER FOR TWO, the hit new musical comedy starring Jeff Blumenkrantz and Brett Ryback, with book and music by Joe Kinosian and book and lyrics by Kellen Blair, will be released digitally on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 by Ghostlight Records. To celebrate, the cast and creative team of MURDER FOR TWO are throwing an album release party immediately following the 7pm performance on Monday, January 13, 2014 at New World Stages.

Photo Flash: MURDER FOR TWO's Joe Kinosian and Kellen Blair Host KELLEN AND JOE CHRISTMASTIME CONCERT
by Nicole Rosky - December 17, 2013


Murder For Two creators Joe Kinosian and Kellen Blair just heralded in the holiday season with their annual festive concert, the Kellen and Joe Christmastime Show, which included selections from their songbook (including a handful of holiday tunes) performed by some of Broadway's brightest talent. Check out photos from the special concert event below!

Joe Kinosian to Join Cast of MURDER FOR TWO on 1/20; Jeff Blumenkrantz to Depart on 1/19
by Nicole Rosky - December 16, 2013


Producers Jayson Raitt, Barbara Whitman, Steven Chaikelson and Second Stage Theatre just announced that Murder For Two composer Joe Kinosian will reprise his Joseph Jefferson Award-nominated performance as 'The Suspects' beginning Monday, January 20, 2014 in Murder For Two at Off-Broadway's New World Stages - Stage 5 (340 West 50th Street), alongside Brett Ryback, who continues in the role of 'Marcus,' the evening's lovable, if not experienced, detective. Murder For Two features book and music by Joe Kinosian, book and lyrics by Kellen Blair and direction by Scott Schwartz.

Murder for Two History

Other Productions of Murder for Two

2013   Off-Broadway Original Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
2015   US Tour National Touring Production
US Tour

Murder for Two - 2013 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2014 Best New Musical 0
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical Joe Kinosian
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical Kellen Blair
2014 Drama League Awards Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical Murder For Two
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Off-Broadway Musical Murder For Two
2014 The Lortels Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical Jeff Blumenkrantz

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