Oil Lamp Theater Presents “Dial M for Murder”

Oil Lamp Theater is proud to announce the cast and creative team for its next production, Dial M for Murder , October 2 – November 1 , adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher from the original play by Frederick Knott and directed by Daniel King, at Oil Lamp Theater, 1723 Glenview Road. Alfred Hitchcock’s adored, chilling thriller gets a modern twist that no one sees coming. A murderous misstep begins a high-st

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