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Gaslight

The Broadway thriller that inspired the classic film
By Patrick Hamilton
October 19-November 6, 2011
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Jack and Bella Manningham's home on Angel Street was the scene-many years ago-of Alice Barlow's murder, whose valuable jewels have never been found. Now Bella's belongings are disappearing and nothing seems to make sense. Is she falling victim to her mother's mental illness, or are other forces at work? When an unexpected visitor arrives with surprising news from Scotland Yard, shadows of uncertainty are cast on their domestic tranquility. The original Broadway production in 1944 spooked and delighted audiences for over 1300 performances. It remains one of the longest running plays in Broadway history.

"Hamilton writes with infinite craft and dexterity. Gaslight...comes off the top part of the theatre's top shelf." The New York Times

"Filled with lurking shadows, suppressed Victorian attitudes, clipped British accents and a well-constructed plot, this production is a lot of fun and will raise the goose bumps... And the cast, under the direction of Mark Shanahan, is first rate. If you are in the mood for a good old fashioned thriller--and this is certainly the time of the year to be--you'll enjoy Gaslight." Intelligencer Journal / New Era