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Dark Comedy with a Fatal Flaw | Washington DC News
A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder at Olney Theatre Center delivers sharp dark comedy in its first act, thanks to a magnetic lead performance and inventive murders staged with red confetti. The show’s Edwardian costumes and clever set design—like a family tree that shrinks with each death—add visual flair. But the romantic subplot drags the tone, feeling overly earnest and unbalanced against the murder-melodrama. While the production has undeniable strengths, pacing and tonal shifts leave it feeling underwhelming despite its potential. Thank you to our sponsor Garrett Waller Performance…
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