Forward Theater Company

Murder Girl

by Heidi Armbruster

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Thursday, November 7 - Sunday, November 24

The Playhouse

Age Recommendation

13 and up

World Premiere. Directed by Jen Uphoff Gray.

Friday Night Fish Fry with a side of hilarious whodunit. 

It’s close to 5 p.m. and the crew at Marty’s Supper Club in the woods of Wisconsin have big fish to fry. Twins Eric and LeeAnn are trying to keep their family business afloat, but a little thing called murder may get in the way. Open your holiday season with this home-grown, world-premiere comedy about found family, old fashioneds and where to stow the roadkill. 

“Armbruster brings Wisconsin charm and humor to it with expert storytelling.” — MILWAUKEE MAGAZINE 

Enjoy a special supper club themed snack menu and brandy Old Fashioneds served Wednesday - Saturday nights before performances of "Murder Girl."

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