Something’s Afoot

Something’s Afoot is a comedic murder mystery musical that parodies classic English detective stories, particularly the works of Agatha Christie. Set in a remote English country estate during the 1930s, the story follows ten strangers who are invited to the mansion under mysterious circumstances. When their host fails to appear and the guests start dying in increasingly bizarre ways, panic ensues. Each character is a humorous archetype—the bumbling detective, the nosy maid, the wealthy dowager, the clueless aristocrat—adding to the farcical tone as suspicions rise and secrets unravel.

With music and lyrics by James McDonald, David Vos, and Robert Gerlach, Something’s Afoot combines slapstick comedy with catchy tunes, dark humor, and unexpected plot twists. The musical pokes fun at the whodunit genre while still keeping audiences guessing about the killer’s identity. Its playful tone, clever lyrics, and quirky characters make it a lighthearted romp through murder and mayhem, appealing to fans of both musicals and mysteries.