ABOUT THE SHOW: DIAL M FOR MURDER

A new version of the celebrated murder mystery that inspired Hitchcock’s masterpiece! Tony is convinced that his wife Margot has been cheating on him. Now it seems that the affair is over, but in his jealousy Tony spins a web of suspicion and deception that will tighten around them and ensnare them both in danger, recrimination and murder. Adaptation by Jeffrey Hatcher.

“Clever, funny and fast-paced… Even if you’ve seen Alfred Hitchcock’s 1954 film adaptation of the Frederick Knott teleplay, you’ll want to see this smartly updated adaptation that has many surprise twists… Dial M lives up to its reputation as midcentury thriller, but seen through Hatcher’s fresh eyes, it’s also timeless.” – San Diego Union-Tribune

RATED: PG for mature situations

Dial M for Murder is presented through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals | concordtheatricals.com

PERFORMANCE DATES AND TIMES

April 17 – May 3, 2026 (Wednesdays – Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:00pm)

MURDER MYSTERY EVENT

ONE NIGHT ONLY: April 18, 2026 at 6pm. CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS
The Setting: Opening night of Dial M For Murder, 1952, at the historic Grand Rapids Civic Theatre.
The house is sold out, the lobby is buzzing, critics are seated. Donors are watching. Backstage, nerves are fraying. Everyone knows: if tonight fails, the theater’s future is at risk. As the curtain rises, a slow horror descends over the crowd… There, under a spotlight at center stage lies the body of the director of the show. You must work with your fellow detectives to solve puzzles, find clues, and be the first to deduce whodunnit before the curtain rises. Because, as they say, the show must go on.

Are you dying to have a fun night out on the town? Join us for a Murder Mystery Party that ends in a thrilling performance of Dial M for Murder. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and your first drink on the house, courtesy of our sponsors! Our Stage Door Drinks and Libations will be open throughout the event and performance to follow. Spots are limited so don’t miss your chance to solve whodunnit!

Spots are limited and will be reserved on a first come first serve basis. Purchasing a ticket to this event guarantees you a ticket to the Murder Mystery Event as well as a 1 ticket voucher to see Dial M for Murder. Sponsored by: The Landis Agency & BetkaPope Productions

PRESENTING SPONSOR

Dial M for Murder is proudly sponsored by NPF Investment Advisors and Moore & Bruggink Inc.

TICKETS

CLICK HERE for tickets.

ACCESSIBLE PROGRAMMING AND RESOURCES

Audio Described Performance with pre-show Touch Tour: Saturday, April 25; Relaxed Environment Performance: Wednesday, April 22; Pick Your Price Wednesday: all Wednesday performances.

STAGE DOOR DRINKS + LIBATIONS

On Saturday, April 18, join us 60 minutes before curtain at both performances to purchase beer, wine, seltzer, and soda in the lower lobby. You can enjoy your drink inside the theatre while you watch the show and return to Stage Door Drinks & Libation during intermission (where applicable)! All beverages from Stage Door Drinks + Libations will come in a reusable souvenir cup! Return with your glass to other Stage Door Drinks & Libations nights throughout the season and get a discount when you re-use your cup.

MEET THE CAST

CLICK HERE for the cast list.

MEET THE PRODUCTION TEAM

Director: Eirann Betka-Pope

Stage Manager: Shanell Haigh

VOLUNTEER

CLICK HERE to get involved with the production.

BEHIND THE SCENES

Check back to see how the show is brought to life at Grand Rapids Civic Theatre.

DIGITAL PLAYBILL

Once the show has opened, you can CLICK HERE to access the show’s Digital Playbill. Why digital and not printed? This decision had many factors that went into it including the reduction of our paper footprint in an effort to be more climate-conscious as well as budgetary restrictions coming out of the pandemic. Digital Playbills remain archived long-term and can be accessed HERE.

MEDIA AND MARKETING

From promotional and production video trailers to local television and radio spots, you’ll find it all here.

CLICK HERE for the promotional video trailer. 

CLICK HERE to meet Director Eirann Betka-Pope. 

For media requests, contact Noddea Skidmore, Director of Marketing and Communications, at n.skidmore@grct.org.

 

 

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