A Killer Party Explained

Starring:Krystina Alabado
Jackie Burns
Carolee Carmello
Miguel Cervantes
Drew Gehling
Jeremy Jordan
Alex Newell
Laura Osnes
Michael James Scott
Jarrod Spector
Jessica Keenan Wynn
Composer:Jason Howland (music)
Nathan Tysen (lyrics)
Country:United States
Language:English
Producer:Kevin Duda
Jason Howland
Location:Virtual
Director:Marc Bruni
Editor:Christie Fall
Matt Hoffman
Kristin Klinger
Camera:Videotelephony
Runtime:85 minutes
Company:Kevin Duda Productions
HMS Media
Mystery Musical
Network:Vimeo

A Killer Party: A Murder Mystery Musical is a digital remotely performed musical created in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. It began streaming as a 9-episode web series on Vimeo on August 5, 2020.[1] [2] Its creative team includes Jason Howland (Music), Nathan Tysen (Lyrics), Rachel Axler and Kait Kerrigan (Book), Marc Bruni (Direction), Bobby Pearce (Costume Design), Billy Jay Stein (Music Producer) and HMS Media (Video Post-Production).[3] [4]

The virtual musical was produced by Kevin Duda & Jason Howland.[5]

On August 11, 2020, Music Theater International acquired the licensing rights to the musical.[6] [7]

Original Cast

ActorRole
Jessica Keenan WynnJustine Case
Michael James ScottVarthur McArthur and Arthur McArthur
Krystina AlabadoLily Wright
Carolee CarmelloDetective Case
Drew GehlingCameron Mitchelljohn
Jackie Burns[8] Joan McArthur
Laura OsnesVivika Orsonwelles
Jarrod SpectorGeorge Murderer
Alex NewellShea Crescendo
Miguel CervantesClarke Staples
Jeremy JordanJeremy Jordan
Dana CostelloEnsemble
Rashidra ScottEnsemble
Yasmeen SuliemanEnsemble

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Notes and References

  1. News: Green. Jesse. 2020-08-06. 'A Killer Party' Review: The Case of the Online Musical. en-US. The New York Times. 2020-08-20. 0362-4331.
  2. Web site: Theater Review: Engaging 'Killer Party' sings online. Jay. Handelman. Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
  3. Web site: A Killer Party: A Murder Mystery Musical Streaming Now. August 6, 2020. Broadway Direct.
  4. Web site: 'A Killer Party- A Murder Mystery Musical,' 9-part series filled with Broadway faces premiers Wednesday. Janet. Davies. Marsha. Jordan. August 5, 2020. ABC7 Chicago.
  5. Web site: Attend the Virtual World Premiere of A KILLER PARTY – A MURDER MYSTERY MUSICAL. BWW News Desk. BroadwayWorld.com.
  6. Web site: MTI Acquires A Killer Party: A Murder Mystery Musical for Remote Performances. August 11, 2020. Music Theatre International.
  7. Web site: Music Theatre International Acquires Licensing Rights for Streaming Musical A Killer Party. Logan. Culwell-Block. August 11, 2020. Playbill.
  8. Web site: How Jackie Burns Filmed the New Virtual Musical A Killer Party From Her Childhood Bedroom. Broadway.com.