Murder on West 48

One Act Musical. Book by Abigail M. Collins. Music and Lyrics by Analiese Roberts Hamm. Cast: For 8m., 9w. Additional ensemble members may be added. 1935. New York City, New York. Notorious mob boss, Salvatore Kapo, opens his newest clip joint on the corner of West 48 and Broadway, only to host denial from the depression, jealousy of those finding love in its mist, and the murder of the city's best dancer. After simultaneously assigned to close the eight-month running cold case: the murder of Charlene Wilson and the theft of her infamous diamond necklace, "The First Lady," Field Detective Henry Hughes and Private Investigator Josephine Jones compete to uncover leads and condemn the guilty. Through zany investigations and shocking revelations, the two discover that life is just too short to stand staring into closed doors. Approximate Running Time: 40 Min.