Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Hermann, Missouri - Hermann's Showboat Community Theatre presents "Ravenscroft," an intriguing murder mystery by Don Nigro.


The Gypsy Theatre Company is a traveling company from New York presenting this entertaining performance at the Showboat for a limited run of just two nights, Thursday and Friday, July 17 and 18. This funny and suspenseful mystery is set in an English country estate in 1905. On a dark and snowy night, Police Inspector Ruffing is called to the estate to investigate the fatal plunge of Patrick Roarke down the main staircase. Ruffing becomes involved in the lives of five alluring and dangerous women who lead the inspector through a bewildering labyrinth of contradictory versions of the deaths of both Patrick Roarke and the late Mr. Ravenscroft.

There are ghosts on the staircase and skeletons in the closet. The inspector’s investigation leads him into his own tortured soul and a dark encounter with the truth.

Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 17, and Friday, July 18. Prices are $10 for adults and $5 for children. Advance tickets are available at the Hermann Welcome Center. Advance tickets are $9.

In cooperation with area restaurants, the Showboat offers a box office special: Bring a receipt from any area restaurant dated the day of the show, and get $1 off your ticket at the box office.

Contact:
Marsha Nyberg
Showboat Board Member
314-280-9943

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