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Curtains the musical is a hilarious whodunit comedy that pays affectionate tribute to backstage murder mysteries and classic musical theater. With music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and a book by Rupert Holmes, this Tony-winning show follows a detective who moonlights as a musical theater fan investigating murders during a disastrous Boston tryout. The title refers both to theatrical curtains and the ominous phrase “drawing curtains” on life. Packed with show-stopping numbers, witty dialogue, and loving satire of theater tropes, Curtains celebrates everything audiences adore about musicals while delivering a genuinely engaging mystery. Since its 2006 premiere, the show has become a favorite among community theaters and professional companies alike for its irresistible blend of humor, romance, and toe-tapping entertainment.