The Mystery of Edwin Drood

Event Details

The Footlight Players is bringing “The Mystery of Edwin Drood” to the historic Footlight Players Theatre for its Charleston premiere. “The Mystery of Edwin Drood” was Charles Dickens’ final novel and was unfinished at the time of his death in 1870. Opening April 24 for the first time in Charleston, this musical performance engages the audience in creating the ending.

The story centers around Edwin Drood’s uncle, John Jasper, a choirmaster and opium addict. Jasper is in love with his student, Rosa Bud, also Drood’s fiancée. The lovely Miss Bud also has caught the eye of the hot-tempered Neville Landless. Drood and Landless are instant enemies until Drood disappears under mysterious circumstances.

The Footlight Players will draw in the audience members with mystery, melodrama and music. And the audience will fill the roles of author and playwright, deciding the ending of the show and few other plot twists as they watch the results of their decisions unfold on stage.

Performances are 8 p.m. April 24-25, April 30, May 1-2 and May 7-9.
Matinees are at 3 p.m. April 26, May 3 and May 10.

Tickets are $35 for adults; $32 for seniors/military and $25 for students. Order tickets online at footlightplayers.net or by calling the box office at 843-722-4487.