2024 Season

Murder on the links

October 16 - November 3

A comic mystery for the stage

by Steven Dietz

Directed by
Todd Nielsen

Buy Tickets

Previews $37
Thu, Fri, Sat: $49
Sun: $52
Opening Night: $55
Dinner Package: $89

Post-show talkback with the cast!
October 27

…often laugh-out-loud funny in these ways—to the point where one might sometimes forget it’s a convoluted murder-mystery…
LA Theatrix

SUMMARY

Something’s afoul on the private golf course at Merlinville-Sur-Mer, namely the body of Hercule Poirot’s newest client! Acclaimed playwright Steven Dietz brings the famed Belgian detective to life to solve one of Agatha Christie’s most intricate whodunits with the host of usual and unusual suspects. A cast of six versatile actors embody myriad characters as they navigate the twists and turns of this lively and fun new adaptation.

Steven Dietz

Playwright

Steven Dietz's thirty-plus plays and adaptations have been seen at over one hundred regional theatres in the United States, as well as Off-Broadway. International productions have been seen in over twenty countries and his work has been translated into ten languages. Recent world premieres include BLOOMSDAY (2016 Steinberg New Play Award Citation); THIS RANDOM WORLD (40th Humana Festival of New American Plays); and ON CLOVER ROAD (NNPN "rolling world premiere"). Other recent work includes RANCHO MIRAGE (Edgerton New Play Award), THE SHIMMERING, and AMERICAN LA RONDE. His two-theatre commission of companion plays for adult and young audiences—THE GREAT BEYOND and THE GHOST OF SPLINTER COVE—will premiere in 2019. A two-time winner of the Kennedy Center Fund for New American Plays Award (FICTION, STILL LIFE WITH IRIS), Dietz is also a two-time finalist for the American Theatre Critic's Steinberg New Play Award (LAST OF THE BOYS, BECKY'S NEW CAR). He received the PEN USA West Award in Drama for LONELY PLANET, and the 2007 Edgar Award® for Drama for SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE FINAL ADVENTURE. Other widely produced plays and adaptations include YANKEE TAVERN, JACKIE & ME, SHOOTING STAR, DRACULA, INVENTING VAN GOGH, GOD'S COUNTRY, PRIVATE EYES, and THE NINA VARIATIONS. Dietz taught in the graduate playwriting and directing program at UT/Austin for twelve years, and continues to work as a Dramatists Guild "Traveling Master," offering workshops and master classes around the country.

Dinner Package

Don’t forget ICT’s scrumptious dinner package! We offer this affordable package in conjunction with L’Opera Ristorante one of Long Beach’s finest restaurants. For only $89 a person (plus $2 convenience/handling fee), you will receive a 3-course prix fixe dinner and a ticket to a production. Dinner and a show – does it get any better than that?

Some restrictions may apply. Does not include tax, tip or additional food or beverage. 20% gratuity automatically applied at restaurant.

Please call 562.436.4610 to make your reservations.

Click here to select your seats and input the following discount code accordingly when prompted: “LODINNER”

*Dinner packages cannot be combined with any other discounts/promotional offers.*

Dinner reservations are for 5:30 pm for the evening performances except on Sundays. Dinner on Sundays is at 4:30 pm.
If you would like to request a different reservation time please complete the box with “remarks” on the “Personal Information” form.
You will receive a confirmation email with your purchase and a separate confirmation email from us that includes your restaurant confirmation number.

To learn more about L’Opera, you can visit their website at www.lopera.com.

First Course (Select One)

MINESTRONE (ve v gf)
Seasonal Vegetables, Herbs (vegetable broth)

MESSALINA (gf upon request)
Romaine, Shaved Parmigiano, Anchovy Filet, Garlic Crostini, Homemade Caesar Dressing
(dressing contains raw egg)

Second Course (Select One)

CAPPELLACCI DI ZUCCA (ve)
Homemade Ravioli Stuffed with Butternut Squash, Ricotta; Spicy Marinara, Brown Butter Sage Sauce, Shaved Parmigiano
(contains small traces of pine nuts & walnuts)

POLLO PARMIGIANO (gf upon request)
Breaded Chicken Breast, Basil Pesto Marinara Sauce, Mozzarella, Parmigiano; Penne, Vodka Tomato Cream Sauce & Baby Vegetables

Third Course

PANNA COTTA (gf)
Italian Milk Custard, Frangelico; Fresh Fruit & Light Berry Sauce

Ticketing Policies and Information

Contact the box office
Tickets may be purchased online, but feel free to call or stop by to purchase your tickets too - we're happy to help! Call us at 562.436.4610 or visit the ICT Box Office, available Monday – Friday from 9:00AM through 5:00PM. You can also email us with inquiries at ict@ictlongbeach.org.
Group sales
We offer attractive discounts for groups of 10 or more individuals. Groups get a minimum of $10 off each individual ticket, so prepare to SAVE 20-41% off regular ticket prices. Awesome! (We know.) Student groups save even more! Good seats, personalized service, plus an opportunity to add a dinner package to your fun evening or afternoon on the town. Call or email Denis for more details at (562) 495-4595, extension 102 or denis@ictlongbeach.org
Discounts
Chamber Discount
All Chamber of Commerce members receive $5 off each ticket, limit 2 tickets.**

Student and Senior Discounts
Full-time students 24 and under and seniors over the age of 65 get $5 off each ticket.

**Please note that all discounts are only available in advance through the ICT Box Office. Discounts are not available in combination with any other offer. Other restrictions may apply. Special Offers do not apply to Season Subscription prices.
Theatre Location and parking
ICT in the Beverly O'Neill Theater
at the Long Beach Performing Arts Center
330 East Seaside Way
Long Beach, CA 90802
(at intersection of S. Hart Place)
Parking: $15
Seating Chart