(RED BANK, NJ) -- Two River Theater presents the stylish thriller that inspired a Hitchcock classic, Dial M for Murder, adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher (Scotland Road, Wait Until Dark), from the original by Frederick Knott. Directed by Drama Desk Award nominee Jenn Thompson (Little Shop of Horrors, Chains, Conflict and Women Without Men), Dial M for Murder runs from February 15 - March 9, 2025 in the Joan and Robert Rechnitz Theater.
Is there such a thing as the perfect murder? Planning one might be possible, but pulling it off… that’s another matter. Having discovered his beautiful — and very wealthy — wife Margot’s infidelity, Tony has plotted his revenge. But the execution of her execution might not go according to design.
“Thrills, intrigue, and endless style, Dial M has it all,” says Artistic Director Justin Waldman. “This edge-of-your-seat, Hitchcock-ian cat-and-mouse game weaves a web of suspicion over every wave of a cigarette or sip of a cocktail. Jeffrey Hatcher’s singular new version injects suspenseful layers of deception into one of Noir’s greatest murder mysteries. With the extraordinary director, Jenn Thompson, at the helm, Dial M promises to be equal parts chic and chilling.”
The cast includes: Robert Eli (Tartuffe, Saturn Returns) as Lesgate, Olivia Gilliatt (Partnership, A Vigilante) as Margot, Tony Roach (Flying Over Sunset, My Fair Lady) as Tony Wendice, Triney Sandoval (Two River’s The Scarlet Letter, Bernhardt/Hamlet) as Inspector Hubbard, and Jasmin Walker (Avenue Q, Jesus Christ Superstar) as Maxine.
Regular ticket prices range from $50-$80 and are available for purchase online. A variety of discounts are available, including for seniors, students, military, groups and ticketbuyers under 35.
The creative team includes: Scenic Designer Wilson Chin, Costume Designer Jess Goldstein, Lighting Designer Phillip Rosenberg, Sound Designer & Composer Jane Shaw, Hair, Makeup, and Wig Designers J. Jared Janas and Sarah Norton, Dialects by Amy Stoller,,, Fights & Intimacy by Gerry Rodriguez, Casting by Caparelliotis Casting/Kelly Gillespie, Stage Manager Alison Cote, and Assistant Stage Manager Abigail Medrano.
“Dial M for Murder (Hatcher)” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.
INSIDE TWO RIVER EVENTS
Wednesday, February 19 5:30pm | Studio A - In the Know with Justin Waldman. Artistic Director Justin Waldman hosts an intimate conversation with Dial M for Murder Director, Jenn Thompson. Coffee and cookies will be available starting at 5:30pm, with the discussion set to start at 5:45pm. Attendance for this pre-show event is FREE; Dial M for Murder 7:00pm performance tickets sold separately. *Please note: The event will be filmed, with full video capture available via their YouTube channel on a later date.
Friday, February 28 from 6:30pm-8:00pm | Marion Huber Theater - Pride Night. Join us for a pre-show event designed for LGBTQ+ people and their allies to come together, mingle and build community before enjoying Jeffrey Hatcher’s queer adaptation of Dial M for Murder. Enjoy light bites, drinks and music with old friends or come meet someone new at this vibrant and inclusive event!Attendance for this pre-show event is FREE; Dial M for Murder 8:00pm performance tickets sold separately.
Saturday, March 1 from 6:00pm-8:00pm | Victoria J. Mastrobuono Library - Murder Mystery Night. Do you think you have what it takes to solve a murder? Prove your skills at Two River’s first Murder Mystery Night! Dive into a world of deception and deduction where you become part of the story, unraveling clues and uncovering secrets. Join us for a night of drinks, snacks and a thrilling whodunit! Get chosen as Top Detective and win 2 tickets to Dial M for Murder! Character assignments will be determined by reservations, meaning that if you attend as a pair or with a group, your character storylines will be interconnected. Before the event, we will reach out to you to share important information and collect additional reservation details. Attendance for this event is FREE; Dial M for Murder 3:00pm & 8:00pm performance tickets sold separately.
Friday, March 7 from 6:45pm-8:00pm | Victoria J. Mastrobuono Library - Mid-Century Cocktail Night with Artistic Director Justin Waldman. Artistic Director Justin Waldman will show off his mixology skills at this Mid-Century Cocktail Night! This interactive class will guide you through the preparation of timeless favorites for an evening of 1950s cocktails and memory making with friends. This event is 21+. Non-alcoholic alternatives will be available. Dial M for Murder 8:00pm performance tickets sold separately.
To see the full 2024/2025 Season programming visit: tworivertheater.org.
Plays, artists, dates, and ticket prices are subject to change.
Two River Theater’s 2024/25 Season Sponsor is Hackensack Meridian Riverview Medical Center. Production sponsors for Dial M for Murder are Monmouth University and the Visiting Nurse Association of NJ Health Group. The restaurant partner is Triumph Brewing Company.
Two River Theater produces American and world classics, new plays and musicals, programs for young people, and festivals of new work. Each year, they serve over 20,000 students, families and community members through our 4-6 show season, and 85+ events that reflect our diverse community of Monmouth County. Two River produces work on two stages—the 350-seat Joan and Robert Rechnitz Theater, and the flexible 110-seat Marion Huber Theater. In 2020 they expanded their campus to 80,000 square feet with the opening of the Center for New Work, Education and Design. Two River Theater has commissioned and premiered original projects including Be More Chill by Tony Award nominee Joe Iconis and Joe Tracz (the theater’s first Broadway production) and Hurricane Diane by former Playwright-in-Residence Madeleine George (which won an Obie Award for its Off-Broadway run), and in June 2019, Two River was nationally recognized by USA TODAY as one of “10 great places to see a play.” Two River Theater is led by Artistic Director Justin Waldman and Managing Director Nora DeVeau-Rosen.
Two River Theater is funded in part by public support through the National Endowment for the Arts, the State of New Jersey, the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, funding through a grant from the New Jersey Department of State, Division of Travel & Tourism and the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners. Private support includes Achelis & Bodman Foundation, Citizens Philanthropic Foundation, Courtyard by Marriott, Grunin Foundation, Merrill G. & Emita E. Hastings Foundation, Investors Foundation, Jersey Coast Family Law, Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey, John Ben Snow Foundation and Memorial Trust, The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation, Manasquan Bank Charitable Foundation, Molly Pitcher Inn and The Oyster Point Hotel, OceanFirst Foundation, Open Heart Yoga, Springpoint Senior Living Foundation, The Shubert Foundation, The Stone Foundation of New Jersey, Zager Fuchs P.C. and other generous funders.
