Curtains in Perry: A Broadway-Style Whodunit Night in Utah's Foothills

Curtains lands in Perry, Utah, as a theatrical shockwave that ripples through a town used to open skies and foothill trails. This production stages a Golden Age whodunit in a compact, high-energy package, set in the story at Boston’s Colonial Theatre in 1959. On opening night the leading lady dies on stage, and suddenly every cast and crew member is a suspect. That delicious premise propels the action, mixing screwball comic beats with genuine investigative thrusts that keep audiences guessing. John Kander & Fred Ebb’s score channels brassy, jazzy motifs familiar from CABARET and CHICAGO, while Rupert Holmes’s book supplies sharp plotting and dry humor. The result is a production that feels vintage yet immediate, driven by crisp ensemble work, buoyant numbers, and a detective who loves musicals. In Perry this musical functions as a cultural gathering point: an evening option for hikers, bikers, and anglers finishing a day outdoors. It gives visitors a different kind of terrain—lobby chatter, printed playbills, and the slow burn of theatrical suspense. Local actors bring community energy to Broadway-style craft, making the show feel both intimate and fully staged. Practical notes matter: the running time is about three hours, so plan dinner or a late meal. Arrive early for parking, lobby browsing, and to read the playbill. Front-row seats highlight facial nuance; balcony seats offer choreography panoramas. Families with older kids who enjoy mysteries will find much to like, though the show includes sly adult jokes and Broadway references. Why book Curtains during a visit to northern Utah? It provides a cultured counterpoint to sunrise ridge walks and reservoir afternoons, transforming an evening into staged mystery and musical spectacle. The production’s heart is community—a local stage that celebrates performance, storytelling, and shared laughter. Bring curiosity, your sense of humor, and a readiness to applaud the unexpected; Curtains rewards attention, and it gives visitors a memorable night inside after a day outside. The set design favors practical mechanics—trapdoors, dressing rooms, and prop clues—so keen observers are often rewarded by small, satisfying reveals. Musically, the orchestrations range from punchy brass charts to quieter character moments, giving singers and small band plenty of room to shine. This production also supports the wider arts ecosystem, encouraging pre-show meals at local cafes, evening strolls, and conversation on the walk home. Tickets are a straightforward way to spend an evening: no special gear, just sensible shoes, a jacket, and the willingness to be entertained. For visitors plotting a weekend that blends trails with theatre, Curtains provides an elegant, funny, and sharply crafted evening that celebrates plot, song, and community. Expect moments of genuine surprise, vocal fireworks, and a finale that ties clues together with theatrical flourish.