Mystery, comedy to take Lincoln Amphitheatre’s stage Friday | Arts & Culture

A play that combines both mystery and comedy will take Lincoln Amphitheatre’s stage Friday.

Lincoln Amphitheatre will produce the two-act play (not musical) community production of The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 opening on Friday.

“We are pleased to welcome Kyle Rupert in his directing debut at Lincoln Amphitheatre as well as the new and returning local cast members.  I continue to be amazed by the level of local talent right here in our own back yard.  Kyle has assembled an excellent cast, and I know everyone is working hard to prepare for the production,” says Daniel Wilkinson, executive director for Lincoln Amphitheatre.

Rupert and the cast of 10 community actors will perform in Lincoln Amphitheatre’s presentation  of The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 running September 14, 15, 21, and 22 with optional dinner service beginning at 6:30 p.m. CDT and performances at 7:30 p.m. CDT. Ticket prices are $18 for adults; $15 for seniors ages 55 and older, students ages seven to 21, and military; and $5 for children ages six and under plus a $1 per person service charge added to each ticket.  The optional meal service includes fried chicken, ham, German fries, baked beans, vegetable medley, and slaw at an additional charge to guests who reserve at least three days in advance.

Lincoln Amphitheatre is a 1500-seat, roofed amphitheatre located inside Lincoln State Park, four miles from Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari. For more information about tickets and Lincoln Amphitheatre’s 2012 season, visit www.LincolnAmphitheatre.org or call 800-264-4223.

For more information about tickets and Lincoln Amphitheatre’s 2012 season, visit www.LincolnAmphitheatre.org or call 800-264-4223.