A MURDER MOST NOVEL | Podcast Theater Review | Chicago

It’s the 1940s and veteran detective Max Forthright is throwing a lavish party to celebrate the publication of his upcoming memoirs.

Before long there is a shot and the discovery of a body causing the entire assemblage to turn to Max to identify the killer in “A Murder Most Novel.”

Alex Butschli’s cleverly written and well-performed production is enjoyable lighthearted entertainment for all ages.

“A Murder Most Novel” produced by Death & Pretzels, is at Nox Arca Theatre, 4001 N. Ravenswood Ave., Chicago through December 14th, 2019.

Cast includes Grant Alsup, Jake Baker, Lill Bjorklund, Stephen J Bryant, Elaina Henderson, Kate Incardona, Elliot Lerner, Nick Strauss, Taylor Toms, and Guy Wicke.

Food Tip

We elected to have a quick bite at O’Shaughnessy’s Public House at Wilson and Ravenswood nearby. It’s a very traditional Irish Pub and Sports Bar with good food and big beer selection.

I opted for the trio of sliders that included a small cheeseburger, a mini corned beef sandwich, and a small chicken sandwich with spicy aioli. Julie chose the ample chicken burrito and we each had a bottle of Newcastle.

We mentioned to the waiter that we were going to the theater and he did a good job of getting our food promptly and leaving the bill so we could pay and be ready to go. Allow about ten minutes to drive from the pub to the theater and give yourself a little extra time to park and get up the stairs or elevator.

If you elect to ride the original (now self-service) double-gated elevator to the 4^th floor Nox Arca Theater, this experience will set the mood in terms of time travel as surely as Dr. Who’s phone booth.

It’s always interesting to get a peek inside some of these vintage former industrial buildings on Ravenswood.

That’s one reason the Ravenswood Art Walk is so much fun because you get to go in and out of various buildings to visit the exhibiting artists.

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