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Cape May Stage is ringing in the season with a comedy whodunit. Murder for Two: The Holiday Edition plays the Robert Shackleton Playhouse in Cape May from Wednesday, November 18 through Sunday, December 27, 2026, with two actors, one piano and a stage full of suspects.
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Murder for Two: The Holiday Edition
- Town: Cape May
- Where: Cape May Stage, Robert Shackleton Playhouse, 405 Lafayette Street, Cape May, NJ 08204
- When: November 18 to December 27, 2026. Wednesday through Saturday at 7 p.m., Sunday at 3 p.m.
- Cost: Varies by performance. All tickets are $35 on Friday, November 27
The setup: a murder has been committed and everyone is a suspect. One actor plays the ambitious small-town detective, while the other plays every single suspect, switching characters in a blur of quick changes. The two trade rapid-fire banter and play piano throughout, with a score full of holiday sparkle. The musical, with book and music by Joe Kinosian and book and lyrics by Kellen Blair, is a Jeff Award winner and Drama Desk nominee. This production is directed by Roy Steinberg.
It is a fast, funny night out and a nice change of pace from the more traditional holiday shows. The running time is 90 minutes with no intermission, which makes it easy to pair with dinner in town before a 7 p.m. curtain.
Special performances worth circling
- Wednesday, November 18: Preview Night with discounted tickets
- Thursday, November 19: Opening Night with a post-show party
- Friday, November 27: Best Value Night, with every ticket at $35
- Saturday, December 5: A special 2 p.m. matinee before the annual Christmas Parade
- Friday, December 11: ASL interpreted performance
- Sunday, December 20: Pay-What-You-Wish rush tickets at the box office, starting one hour before curtain, cash only
Good to know before you go
Cape May Stage recommends the show for ages 12 and up. The production includes mild adult language and comic murder mystery themes. Tickets are delivered by email, and you can show them on your phone or bring a printout to the box office. The box office can be reached at 609-770-8311.
The Thanksgiving weekend Best Value Night is the deal of the run, and the December 5 matinee lets you catch the show and still make it out for the parade that evening. Weekend performances in December tend to be the most popular, so booking early is a good idea if you are planning around a holiday visit to Cape May.
The playhouse sits on Lafayette Street, a short walk from the shops and restaurants of the Washington Street Mall, so it is easy to fit holiday shopping, an early dinner and a show into one evening. A December weeknight performance is a relaxed way to see Cape May dressed for Christmas without the biggest weekend crowds.
Planning a December trip? See our guide to Christmas candlelight tours and holiday lights in Cape May County for more ways to spend the season.
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