News Summary
Laguna Beach is preparing for its theater season opener featuring ‘A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder’. The Tony Award-winning musical runs from September 17 to October 5 and showcases a talented cast and design team. Audiences can look forward to engaging performances and a post-show talkback event. Ticket prices range from $56 to $121, with group discounts available. This production kicks off a season that includes several exciting world premieres.
Laguna Beach is set to kick off its 2025-2026 theater season with the acclaimed “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder.” The production will run from September 17 to October 5, 2025, with previews beginning on September 17 and a press opening on September 21 at 5:30 p.m.
The Tony Award-winning musical features a book by Robert L. Freedman and is based on the novel by Roy Horniman. With music and lyrics by Steven Lutvak, “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” follows the story of Monty Navarro, played by Andrew Polec, who is ninth in line to inherit a dukedom. In an audacious move, Monty decides to eliminate the eight relatives standing in his way to secure his inheritance.
The musician’s cast also includes Nicholas Mongiardo-Cooper, portraying the entire D’Ysquith family, Katy Tang as Phoebe, and Lauren Weinberg as Sibella. A talented design team supports this production, featuring scenic designer Marty Burnett, costume designer Eliza Benzoni, lighting designer Matthew Novotny, and sound designer Jesse Worley.
Performance Schedule
Performances of “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” will be held at various times throughout the week: Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m., Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at 1:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Notably, there will be no performance on Sunday, September 21 at 1:00 p.m. and on Sunday, October 5 at 5:30 p.m.
Engagement Activities
For audience members looking for more engagement, a post-show talkback is scheduled for Friday, September 26, allowing attendees to discuss the production and its themes.
Ticket Information
Tickets for the musical range from $56 to $121 and can be conveniently purchased via the Laguna Playhouse website or by contacting the box office at 949-497-2787. Group discounts are also available for those reaching out directly to the box office.
Upcoming Season Highlights
The Laguna Playhouse’s season will not only feature “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” but also presents world premieres such as “Beside Myself” and “Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground.” The ongoing success of ticket sales for the new season is reportedly mirroring this year’s figures, with an increase in audience attendance being observed.
As the Laguna Playhouse prepares for the opening of this exciting new season, theater enthusiasts can look forward to an engaging production that blends humor, music, and drama in a story that takes audiences on a darkly comedic journey.
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