Murder Cafe

Frank Marquette
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All programs are produced by Murder Cafe, New York State's premier murder mystery entertainment company,

  1. All About Eve

    04/19/2022

    All About Eve

    We are proud to bring you the classic American drama, All About Eve! Our version was adapted from the Academy Award winning movie of 1950 by Ben Dooley. Broadcast live on national radio in 1954, it featured unforgettable performances by Bette Davis, Anne Baxter, George Sanders and Gary Merrill. Hudson Valley Radio Theater is grateful to have a superb cast of Hudson Valley, New York based actors who will give the iconic roles found in All About Eve their own interpretations and they include: Sue Regan as Margo Channing, Geneva Turner as Eve Harrington, Marshall Sheldon as Lloyd Richards, Paula Lucas as Karen Richards, Dan Anderson as Addison deWitt, Frank Marquette as Bill Sampson and Kristen Marquette as Birdie. You are now invited to drop in on a tribute to the New York theater – the Sarah Siddons Award dinner, an event that glorifies the achievements of those who excel on the stages of the Great White Way. A few moments ago, a cherished honor came to a young actress named Eve Harrington. Among the many imminent personalities present is the noted theater critic, Addison deWitt.

    1h 9m
  2. Holiday Hoot 2021

    12/05/2021

    Holiday Hoot 2021

    Season’s Greetings! Hudson Valley Radio Theatre is proud to present its second annual Holiday Hoot, a variety program of touching tunes and cool comedy, live from our couch to yours. This year's show features the talents of Marlene Golia, Geneva Turner, Jim Keenen and Nanette Ayers, Ellen Pavloff, Jessica Boyd, Lauren Thayer Chantez Carter and host, renown stand-up comic, David Britton! Holiday Hoot is a fundraiser for People’s Place…since 1972 this not-for-profit organization has been feeding, clothing and responding to the needs of the people in Ulster County, New York with kindness, compassion. Each year their Thrift Store, Food Pantry, Wellness Empowerment Center & Community Café in Kingston distributes over 1 million meals and 1 million articles of clothing to the needy and food insecure in Ulster County. For more information, and to make a donation, go directly to their website www.peoplesplaceuc.org. You’ll be helping others achieve food security, and a big dose of self-dignity.

    34 min
  3. The 39 Steps

    02/17/2021

    The 39 Steps

    Hudson Valley Radio Theatre brings you a classic spy thriller, with a touch of comedy, The 39 Steps. This edge-of-the seat whodunit follows the incredible adventures of American hero Richard Hannay, as he encounters dastardly murderers, double-crossing secret agents, and, of course, devastatingly beautiful women. This mesmerizing mystery of murder and spies, is loosely based on the novel by John Buchan and inspired by the timeless Hitchcock movie.  Produced by Frank Marquette with technical direction and sound editing by Kenny Drao.

    1h 20m
  4. Holiday Hoot!

    12/03/2020

    Holiday Hoot!

    For all you lollygagging listeners out there, Hudson Valley Radio Theatre presents its first annual Holiday Hoot, an evening of touching tunes and cantankerous comedy, live from our couches to yours. Join our master of ceremonies, a young man who puts a kick in all his schtick and candy in every stocking, Florida’s very own wonder boy Chris Falcioni. He'll be presenting the area's best entertainers all of whom will give you the gift of comedy and song.

    46 min
  5. Arsenic and Old Lace

    10/24/2020

    Arsenic and Old Lace

    Meet Abby and Martha Brewster, two charming elderly sisters who poison lonely old men to send them to a better place, in Theatre on the Road’s production of the Joseph Kesselring classic comedy Arsenic and Old Lace. The play’s hilarious plot unfolds when the Brewster sisters serve their guests a concoction of elderberry wine laced with arsenic and they enlist the aid of their nephew Teddy, a robust fellow who thinks he’s Teddy Roosevelt, to bury the bodies in their cellar. When nephew and theatre critic Mortimer discovers a body, high comedy ensues as he attempts to hide his aunt’s unusual activities from his fiancée, his vengeful brother, a crazed plastic surgeon, and the local police. Hudson Valley Radio Theatre’s production of “Arsenic and Old Lace” includes an exclusive interview with Sara Karloff, the daughter of Hollywood and Broadway legend Boris Karloff. He originated the role of Jonathan in the original Broadway production of “Arsenic and Old Lace” and reprised his role in the 1951 radio version.

    1h 28m
  6. Dracula

    08/29/2020

    Dracula

    Dracula Written by Crane Johnson Licensed by Dramatists Play Service Produced by Hudson Valley Radio Theatre You are invited to meet The Count as he attempts to move to move from Transylvania to England to find new blood and spread his undead curse, but Professor Van Helsing and Doctor Seward and his household members get in the way. Overhear a desperate race to save Renfield and others from Dracula's evil clutches — and, once and for all, to find and destroy the vampire in his secret hiding place.

    1h 25m
  7. Ghost Hunt

    08/17/2020

    Ghost Hunt

    Ghost Hunt is a spirited story about a stunt that goes wrong. Radio personality Smiley Smith and paranormal investigator, Dr. Roberta Reed tour a haunted house on a cliff above the Hudson River. Their experiences are recorded for playback on Smith's show. The house, known as "The Death Trap," has a bad reputation because four of its residents met mysterious ends. Ghost Hunt was adapted for Hudson Valley Radio Theatre from a tale by the renowned ghost story writer, Herbert Russell Wakefield. The program features the talents of Jessica Boyd, Frank Marquette, Ellen Pavloff and Chris Falcioni as Smiley Smith. Kenny Drao provided editing, sound effects and music.

    34 min
  8. The Virtual Variety Show

    07/23/2020

    The Virtual Variety Show

    Hudson Valley Radio Theatre presents their first annual Virtual Variety Show and fundraising event. Veteran emcee Jerry Sax presents an hour of music and comedy that features the talents of three stunning singers, two masterful musicians, a curious clown, a desperately dramatic actress and a chaotic comedy team. Tune in and be part of the fun!

    54 min
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All programs are produced by Murder Cafe, New York State's premier murder mystery entertainment company,

Information

  • Creator
    Frank Marquette
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Frank Marquette
  • Show Website
    Murder Cafe