It Wasn’t Murder?
 |
| Program Cover |
By Kiernon James
Review by Ernest Edwards
It Wasn’t Murder is currently playing at the Plymouth Playhouse through June 14, 2026. It’s a new play that is back for a second time. I didn’t see it the first time around, but am happy to have caught this delicious murder mystery play. It’s a really good “who done it”.
They have us take a survey during intermission. A question in the survey is who do you think did it? At the end of the first act, I had strong convictions as to who was guilty. With a murder mystery play, it keeps you guessing until all is revealed at the end.
In an effort not to give away and any of the details, I’ll give a brief recap of the story. The rich matriarch of the Rothberg family is dead. As family, friends and neighbors gather for the funeral, her nurse Lucy Granger is the next victim. As is Silvia Fulton, who lives nearby. Who is behind this? What do they want? Who could it be?
I really liked the scenery designed by Dan Sherman, and the costumes designed by Deb Murphy. Both take us back to the 1940’s in the sunroom at the Rothberg’s home. If you have ever been to the Plymouth Playhouse it is a great performance space, but not a big stage. What impressed me with the scenery was that they were able to create four different entrances for the cast to use. There was a hallway to the front door of the residence, French doors to the garden, stairs to the second level, and a double hinged door for the kitchen. All tastefully place within the Rothberg residence.
The play also has a really good cast.
This play was so delicious, I could see it again. It’s a great spring/summertime mystery. Check out www.plymouthplayhouse.com for tickets.
