Passion runs high in this classic revenge thriller, newly adapted for a modern audience by ATC favorite playwright Jeffrey Hatcher (“Wait Until Dark,” “Holmes and Watson,” “Tuesdays with Morrie,” “Jekyll and Hyde”). Frederick Knott’s nail-biting 1952 play was later adapted by Alfred Hitchcock into the 1954 film. This clever, fast-paced adaptation, which has had box office-busting runs at theatres across the country, adds extra layers of intrigue and emotion to the iconic cat-and-mouse story. Filled with vivid characters, sharp dialogue, and lethal amounts of intrigue, “Dial M” will keep you on the edge of your seat.
"'Dial M For Murder' has a winning cast, taut direction, and gorgeous technical elements. Especially during the Halloween season, this thriller is certainly not one to miss."
- Broadway World
"Mind games aplenty fill the deftly performed, quick and clever production of Arizona Theatre Company's adaptation of 'Dial M for Murder.' ... Michael John Garcés, the director of this finely balanced, true ensemble effort, doles out critical clues with the finesse of a master magician. "
- TucsonStage.com
"This is a perfect date night. An absolute success for Arizona Theatre Company ... Bravo! "
- Taming of the Review
The run time of Dial M For Murder is approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes, including one intermission. For more information about our venues, click here.
Three Things to Know
Dial M For Murder premiered on Broadway in 1952 at the Plymouth Theatre before being adapted into a film in 1954 directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starring Grace Kelly and Ray Milland.
Jeffrey Hatcher was commissioned by the Artistic Director of the Old Globe, Barry Edelstein, to adapt the beloved thriller, which premiered in July 2022. Hatcher’s work has regularly appeared on the Arizona Theatre Company stage, including the world premiere of Holmes and Watson in the 2016/2017 Season.
Sir Alexander Korda (Martin), recognizing the big screen potential of the play, persuaded Knott to sell him the rights for a paltry £1,000 before selling it in turn to Warner Brothers for £175,000.
Following his service in the British Royal Artillery during World War II, playwright Frederick Knott found himself fascinated by what would drive the average person to commit the heinous act of murder. And while he was noted to have hated writing – doing so only to pay the bills – there was no doubt he had the talent to conjure up chilling stories of passion, deceit, and justice.
Dial M For Murder depicts what happens when secrets, desires, and reputations are threatened. As the complications settle in, the characters increasingly panic. Should they fight to protect what is theirs? Should they face the consequences of humiliation, loss, or even death? Most importantly, who can they trust? Continue reading …
By Herbert Paine. Originally published on BroadwayWorld.com.
Hatcher’s new take on Dial M For Murder brings fresh energy to Frederick Knott’s classic thriller, giving it a bit of a facelift for modern audiences. If you’re familiar with the famous 1954 Hitchcock thriller with Ray Milland and Grace Kelly (the film was preceded by the premiere of the play two years earlier on BBC television), rest assured that the basics are still here ~ but with some novel twists and tweaks. Continue Reading …
ATC has a longstanding relationship with the renowned playwright Jeffrey Hatcher, whose works have consistently captivated audiences with their wit, depth, and insight. His ability to weave intricate narratives has made him a favorite among ATC patrons, drawing in theatergoers year after year. From gripping dramas to light-hearted comedies, Hatcher’s plays span a wide range of themes, showcasing his versatility as a storyteller. Check out these shows and let us know how many you’ve seen!
Dial M For Murder Cast
Awesta Zarif
is happily making her Arizona Theatre Company debut! She just finished traveling the country in the national Broadway tour of The Kite Runner, in which she played Soraya. Recent credits include Afiya in Selling Kabul (Signature Theatre, Seattle Repertory Theatre, InterAct Theatre Company), Stephanie Rahn in Ink (Round House Theatre/Olney Theatre Center co-production), Grace Poole/Blance […]
is thrilled to make her Arizona Theatre Company debut! She loves Shakespeare, Sondheim, sunshine, salsa, chips, and all the cool plays she’s done. Favorite theatre around the country includes Lady Macbeth in Macbeth at Orlando Shakes and Theatre at Monmouth, New York Classical Stage, Pioneer Theatre Company, Syracuse Stage, Baltimore Center Stage, Asolo Repertory Theatre, […]
is making his ATC debut. He most recently appeared in Dial M for Murder at Virginia Stage Company and A Sherlock Carol at Westport Country Playhouse. His Off-Broadway credits include Mark Shanahan’s A Sherlock Carol at New World Stages and The Tempest, Wild Goose Dreams, Fidelis, and The Great Immensity atThe Public Theater, as well […]
is over the moon to be back at ATC, and to be serving as the 2024/2025 Resident Artist. You may recognize him from the last couple seasons: Intimate Apparel as Mr. Marks, Scrooge! as Tom Jenkins, and The Glass Menagerie as Tom Wingfield. Cammack trained with the illustrious Kathryn Gately and studied acting as a […]
is delighted to return to ATC after playing Max in The Royale in 2019. As a performer, his regional theatre credits include the Mark Taper Forum, Long Wharf, Yale Rep, Pasadena Playhouse, the Guthrie, South Coast Repertory, and Woolly Mammoth. Howard is a founding member of the Los Angeles-based Cornerstone Theater Company—a leader in the […]
is happy to be back working with Arizona Theatre Company! She is a Tucson-raised, LA-based singer and actor with experience in theatre, film/TV, and opera. Credits include Kit Kat Girl Fritzie/Fraülein Kost in Cabaret (Breckenridge Backstage Theatre), Mrs. Van Buren Understudy in Intimate Apparel (Arizona Theatre Company), Cannibal Queen in Airness (Breckenridge Backstage Theatre), Sibella […]
is pleased to be making his Arizona Theatre Company debut. He has previously performed with Heartwood Regional Theater Company in Maine and Southwest Shakespeare Company here in Arizona. Some of his favorite roles have included Octavius Caesar in Antony and Cleopatra, Banquo in Macbeth, and Claudio in Much Ado About Nothing. He holds a BFA […]
is a Tucson newcomer and thrilled to make her Arizona Theatre Company debut. A Jersey native, she’s appeared on east coast stages such as Walnut Street Theatre, Bristol Riverside Theatre, and the Majorie S. Dean Little Theater in NYC. Credits include Evelyn Nesbit in Ragtime, Amy in Company, Beth March in Little Women, and Catherine […]
previously directed The Royale at Arizona Theatre Company. Regional credits include For the People by Ty Defoe and Larissa FastHorse (The Guthrie Theatre), Native Nation by Larissa FastHorse (ASU Gammage), Seize the King by Will Power (The Alliance Theatre), the just and the blind by Marc Bamuthi Joseph and Daniel Bernard Roumain (Carnegie Hall and […]
has designed for Broadway productions including Sunset Boulevard, Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill, A Time to Kill, Match, A Bronx Tale (play), A Class Act, Jekyll and Hyde, The Rainmaker, The Sunshine Boys, The Gin Game, Inherit the Wind, and many others. Off-Broadway productions designed include The Boys In The Band, In Masks […]
’s costume design work has been seen on stages across the country including The Guthrie Theater, The Milwaukee Rep, The Kansas City Rep, Playmakers Rep, Pioneer Theater Company, The Arizona Repertory Theater, The Colorado Shakespeare Festival, The Alabama Shakespeare Festival, The Moscow State Theater, The Old Globe Theater, The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, […]
consistently contributes to productions affecting themes of social justice, diversity, and equity for underrepresented communities. He has received numerous awards and nominations for his work including The Exonerated (Lucille Lortel Award), My Barking Dog (L.A. Drama Critics), The House in Scarsdale (nominated Best Projection Design, LA Drama Critics), Shiv (nominated, Best Projection Design, StageRaw), Lady […]
is a freelance sound designer, composer, and musical director. He has been the professor of sound design for theatre at Arizona State University since 2019. Projects with ATC include Intimate Apparel, Private Lives, and Nina Simone: Four Women, and he also is the sound designer for this season’s Blues in the Night. Other recent designs […]
returns to ATC, where he choreographed violence for last year’s True West. A Professor Emeritus at the University of Arizona, for many years he headed the professional actor training program and served as Artistic Director for The Arizona Repertory Theatre, where he directed over 50 productions including 21 different Shakespeare titles. A certified teacher and […]
is making her ATC debut. Recent regional theater experience includes Geffen Playhouse, South Coast Repertory, The Old Globe, Geva Theatre Center, Barrington Stage Company, East West Players, and Getty Villa. Opera and Symphony credits include Long Beach Opera, Piedmont Opera, Opera San Jose, California Symphony, Fort Worth Opera, Opera Memphis, Tri-Cities Opera, New York City […]
is thrilled to be back for her fourth season at Arizona Theatre Company. Her favorite past credits at ATC include The Glass Menagerie, True West, and The Legend of Georgia McBride. Hall received her BS in Theatre Arts and Psychology from Southern Utah University. All the love and gratitude to her friends and family for […]
is excited to return to ATC! Past credits with the company include work on The Lion, Justice, Nina Simone: Four Women, Pru Payne, and The Royale (dir. Michael John Garcés). Recent regional credits include Native Gardens (Dorset Theatre Festival), A Christmas Carol (McCarter), Sanctuary City (Kitchen Theatre/Geva), The Great Leap (Cleveland Play House), and Incendiary (Woolly Mammoth). Upcoming […]
has acted and directed Off-Broadway, at the Kennedy Center, and at over 20 regional theatres across the USA, including the Guthrie, Arena Stage, Long Wharf, Pittsburgh Public, Cincinnati Playhouse, Actors Theatre of Louisville, Arizona Theatre Company, Gloucester Stage, Chamber Music Northwest, and Invisible Theatre, Tucson, among others. He played Norman Granz in the national tour […]
is a Brooklyn-based director of new work. Born and raised in Washington, D.C., she has directed and developed work with theaters all over the country including Actors Theatre of Louisville, Luna Stage, Woolly Mammoth, the Williamstown Theatre Festival, Portland Stage Company, Folger Theatre, the First National Tour of The Bridges of Madison County, and the Source […]
Awesta Zarif & Dan Domingues in “Dial M For Murder”
Awesta Zarif in “Dial M For Murder”
Aaron Cammack in “Dial M For Murder”
Awesta Zarif, Peter Howard & Lucy Lavely in “Dial M For Murder”
In the Rehearsal Room
Photos by Tim Fuller
Peter Howard & Michael John Garces in rehearsals for “Dial M For Murder”
Lucy Lavely in rehearsals for “Dial M For Murder”
Aaron Cammack & Michael John Garces in rehearsals for “Dial M For Murder”
Awesta Zarif & Dan Domingues in rehearsals for “Dial M For Murder”
First Day Meet & Greet
Photos by Tim Fuller
The Cast of “Dial M For Murder”
Lucy Lavely, Awesta Zarif & Aaron Cammack in “Dial M For Murder”
The Cast of “Dial M For Murder”
Sound Designer Daniel Perelstein Jaquette addressing the Cast of “Dial M For Murder”
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