The Olivier Award-winning comedy “The Play That Goes Wrong,” part of The J’s 2025–26 Theatre Series, will be performed at The Lewis & Shirley White Theatre in March.
Tickets are available now at thewhitetheatre.org. Performance dates and times include Saturdays, March 14, 21 and 28 at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, March 15, 22 and 29 at 2 p.m.; and Thursdays, March 19 and 26 at 7:30 p.m.
“The Play That Goes Wrong” is a farce that follows the well-meaning but ill-fated Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society as it attempts to stage a classic murder mystery, only for everything to unravel. Collapsing sets, missed cues, forgotten lines and misplaced props send the production into chaos as the actors grow increasingly desperate to keep the show on track.
“The physical comedy in this production is unlike anything you find in most shows,” said Heather Ives, who plays Chris. “It requires a cast that is willing to play, explore and fully commit to the physical opportunities written into the script. That dedication to the comedy is one of the reasons ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ is one of my favorite pieces of theatre.”
Featuring performers who stumble over everything, including their lines, and a corpse that cannot stay dead, the production has been praised as “a riotous explosion of comedy” by the Daily Beast and “tons of fun for all ages” by HuffPost. Audiences and critics alike have embraced the show’s fast-paced humor, with Cindy Adams of the New York Post offering a one-word review: “GO!”
Written by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields, “The Play That Goes Wrong” is directed by David Martin at The Lewis & Shirley White Theatre. The production is recommended for ages 8 and up, runs approximately two hours and includes a 15-minute intermission.
“At its core, it’s about people doing their best while everything goes wrong, something everyone understands,” said Jason Shipps, who plays Dennis. “The humor is physical, fast and visual, so you don’t need any theater experience.”
More information about the cast and play is available at thewhitetheatre.org.
