Arsenic and Old Lace tickets

Joseph Kesselring wrote the classic dark comedy after inspiration struck while reflecting on a historical murder case at a New England boarding house. The story centres on drama critic Mortimer Brewster, who discovers that his sweet, pious aunts have been poisoning lonely old men with elderberry wine laced with arsenic, strychnine, and cyanide. Matters grow more chaotic with the arrival of Mortimer’s brother Teddy, who believes he is Theodore Roosevelt, and his criminal brother Jonathan.

The staging relies on precise physical farce, quick door entrances, and the grim contrast between polite parlor manners and body disposal. Production teams frequently revival the play for its sharp dialogue and morbid humor. Anyone hunting for arsenic and old lace tickets can review available options across different secondary outlets. The farce remains a staple of dramatic playhouses, offering audiences a macabre blend of slapstick and suspense.