MO Productions - Denver Murder Mystery Comedy Dinner Theatre - Our Past Shows

MO Productions produces plays that often parody pop culture and other literary icons and characters.  Our portrayal of these characters should not be confused with the original characters/situations.
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Text Box: Columbo’s Crazy Caper (Original Run November 2008 - April 2009) It’s the Lizzie Borden High School of Queens, NY Class of 1979’s Reunion, and Andy Quartz, owner of Mr. Andy’s Hair Emporium and the Acting Class President, is ready to give his former classmates a great time, as this is the first reunion ever for the class since the high school burned down on Graduation Day in 1979. Along for the ride with Andy is his best friend/lackey, Myron Quackenbush, who is quite possibly the strangest nerd you’ll ever meet. Myron has been following Andy around since kindergarten, even though he’s constantly being insulted by Andy. Andy flits about greeting his former classmates when who should stumble into the reunion, but America’s favorite crumpled detective, saying he’s stuck at the facility while his wife is visiting with a friend. Despite Andy’s objections, Columbo manages to convince everyone to let him stay at the reunion while he waits. Just when Andy is trying to get the evening back on track, who shows up but his former high school nemesis, Wanda Wasserstien, the Class President who allegedly died in the school fire back in 1979. Andy and Wanda start fighting, but they manage to put their differences aside long enough to have a disco dancing contest with their classmates. In the midst of all this, Myron falls head-over-heels for a former classmate named Nancy Sludge, a lot of secrets about the Class of ‘79 are revealed, and someone dies! Good thing Columbo’s there to solve the case!!   Due to sexual humor, this show is rated PG-13. A full blackout occurs, gunshots are fired and hairspray is sprayed on/near some audience members. Audience participation includes the Captain of the Football Team, the Head Cheerleader, the Class Treasurer, Andy’s brother, the illegitimate son of one of the characters and the long-lost sister of one of the characters. Group participation includes singing the Class Song and the Disco Dance Contest. The show mixes contemporary humor and references to the 1970’s. Text Box: Our Past Shows These are shows previously produced by MO Productions. A special performance may be arranged for your event, given enough notification ahead of time. Please e-mail matthew@moproductions.net for more information. Text Box: Shop ‘Til You Drop… Dead (Original Run May 2009 - December 2009)  The store owners and managers of the Fountain Commons Mall are meeting for a quarterly gathering to plan for the upcoming holiday and present sales awards, discuss complaints from the public and staff, etc. Also allegedly on the agenda is the topic of the mysterious “Vandal” who’s been breaking into stores and causing other general unpleasantness to the tenants at the Fountain. Among the attendees are Delia Kalthart, a bitchy jewelry store manager, Dawn Light, the sweet manager of Karen’s Cardmark, Carol Strauss, the ditzy manager of Haldman Books, Maynard Katz, the beatnik owner of Kool Katz Cappuccino & More, Cookie Sugarman, the owner of a new beauty salon/Jewish bakery, Brad Bonetritt, manager of Random Play music store, and Phil Grayson, the mall manager that no one likes. As it becomes apparent a lot of these people don’t like each other, it’s no surprise someone ends up dead. Who’s causing all this mayhem at the mall, and will he/she be brought to justice? Due to sexual humor, this show is rated PG-13. A full blackout occurs and gunshots are fired. Audience participation includes the mall information booth staff, the head janitor, the sporting goods store manager, a beat poetess, and three lucky men to “audition” to be the mascot for the upcoming holiday. Shop 'Til You Drop... DeadText Box: I Love Lucy... To Death! (Original Run February 2010 - July 2010)  It’s 1951, and the Manhattan Women’s Club is holding their annual Charity Dinner, hosted by Mrs. Penelope Fitz-Herbert Pendalton, heiress to the Vitameatavegamin Empire. This year they have decided to hold their dinner in a new and exotic location. Besides having their annual dinner, Mrs. Pendalton is also holding final auditions for three finalists to be the new Vitameatavegamin Girl. She has her assistant. Carlotta Romero, arrange for her favorite performer, Ricky Ricardo, to perform her favorite song, “Babalu”. Ricky shows up with Fred Mertz, his newly appointed band manager, but has reservations about performing for a “Ladies Beenyfeet”. But Fred informs Ricky that The Tropicana is about to go under, and if Ricky wants to open a club of his own, he’ll need the help of some rich people. Of course, where Ricky & Fred go, Lucy & Ethel are not far behind. Lucy gets wind of the Vitameatavegamin auditions, and weasels her way in as the third missing finalist. When someone mysteriously dies, it’s up to Lucy to figure out whodunit before they get away! This show is family friendly. Audience participation includes the Mrs. Pendalton’s Nephew, a Society Matron, a Hollywood Talent Scout, two Showgirls, two Vitameatavegamin Finalists, Mrs. Pendalton’s Lawyer, and an Undercover Police Officer. Group participation includes the audience congaing around the room. I Love Lucy... to Death!Columbo's Crazy CaperHave a Holly Jolly MurderText Box: Have a Holly Jolly Murder (Original Run November 2010 - December 2010)  It’s 1988, and the annual Christmas Pageant is being held for a local Children’s Fund. Sam Evergreen, the charity’s PR Director is organizing the event, and has a panel of judges that include Victor Grinch, the Chairman of the Board for the charity. Competing in the pageant are Timothy Cratchet, a shy young man who yearns to be a start, and Stacie Sugarplum, the prettiest, most popular girl in town who succeeds at everything she does. A stage mother for another finalist, Gloria Fishbein, is determined to have her son, Herman, win. The pageant gets underway and the competition is fierce. But there seems to be more drama offstage than on, and jealously, unrequited love and other secrets bubble up as the pageant goes on. When someone mysteriously dies, the group is left to determine whether it was natural causes, an accident or murder! This show is family friendly and contains musical numbers. Audience participation includes two female judges, Herman Fishbein, Stacies’s boyfriend, and two other pageant finalists. Group participation includes dancing and playing Christmas Carol Pictionary. Text Box: Limited Engagement (Original Run August 2010 - July 2011)  Friends and family are gathered to celebrate the engagement of Lilly White and Dirk Forester. Organizing the event is Frankie Dazzle, the area’s most sought-after Wedding Consultant, to coordinate the party and the wedding. Lilly’s mother, Rose, a cougar to the hilt, is awfully chummy with Dirk. Also in attendance is Lilly’s oldest friend, Taylor Davenport. Taylor wanted to throw the party, and seems to have some issues with just about everyone there.   As the guests let the evening unfold, old flames stir up trouble, secrets are revealed, and someone dies. Is this a random act of violence, or is something more sinister afoot and trying to prevent this union from taking place? Will the killer be caught before he or she strikes again? The show includes musical numbers. Gunshots are fired. Due to sexual humor and suggestive adult language, this show is rated PG-13. Limited Engagement