Overview

A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder follows Monty Navarro, who discovers he is ninth in line to inherit an earldom and sets about eliminating the eight relatives standing between him and the family fortune.

The John W. Engeman Theater production brought the Tony Award-winning musical’s Edwardian world to the stage, with one actor portraying all eight members of the ill-fated D’Ysquith family.

Critical Reception

“This is enhanced masterfully by Matthew Solomon’s relevant costumes from 1900’s London; corsets and suit tails abound.”— BroadwayWorld

“This is enhanced masterfully by Matthew Solomon's relevant costumes from 1900's London; corsets and suit tails abound.” (BroadwayWorld Long Island)

Contribution

Matthew Solomon served as Costume Designer, creating the production’s Edwardian wardrobe and the distinct looks of the D’Ysquith family. The design balanced period detail and elegance with the practical demands of the show’s rapid character and costume changes.

Production Details

Production: A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder

Production Company: John W. Engeman Theater

Location: Northport, New York

Performance Dates: March 14–April 28, 2019

Book & Lyrics: Robert L. Freedman

Music & Lyrics: Steven Lutvak

Director: Trey Compton

Choreographer: Vincent Ortega

Music Director: James Olmstead

Scenic & Prop Designer: Nate Bertone

Costume Designer: Matthew Solomon

Lighting Designer: John Burkland

Sound Designer: Laura Shubert

Wig Designer: Kurt Alger

Production Photography: Michael DeCristofaro