A riotous farce following the hilarious mishaps of a drama society as they disastrously stage a 1920s murder mystery

March 6–23, 2025

So Wrong it’s Right! March 6–23, 2025

Hysterical and surprising, The Play That Goes Wrong is a play-within-a-play that follows the calamitous misadventures of the Cornley University Drama Society as they attempt to stage their production of a 1920’s whodunnit called The Murder at Haversham Manor. It doesn’t take long for things to go from bad to utterly disastrous with madcap mishaps— cue doors sticking, set decor coming apart, floors collapsing, an unconscious leading lady, and actors being manhandled off stage. Part Monty Python, part Sherlock Holmes, this global phenomenon is sure to leave you aching with side splitting laughter. As the world literally falls in on itself, will the actors make it to the final curtain call in one piece?

Performance Information

Runtime 2 hours, including a 15 minute intermission

Warnings This production utilizes a prop gun, gunshot sounds, explosions, collapses, fires, people and things falling down, loud noises and sound effects, and general mayhem from beginning to end

Content Advisory This production is full of unexpected surprises and contains mild language alcohol use, drug use, smoking, stage violence (both accidental and intentional), sexual innuendos, and one actor scantily-clad for much of the performance

Age Recommendation: 8+

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Special Events

Sunday, March 16th at 4:00 PM
Join the Artistic Director and cast members after select shows to ask questions and learn about the production and rehearsal process. This is a chance to connect with the artists you've just seen onstage and discuss the performance and content.
Saturday, March 15th at 2:00 PM
Studio Tenn has partnered with Bridges for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing to provide an ASL-interpreted performance at the second Saturday matinee of each production.

Ticket Offers

Students can visit the box office up to 90 minutes before showtime and present their valid student ID to receive $25 tickets. Subject to availability, and first come, first served.
Active members or Veterans can present their valid military ID at the box office to receive 15% off their tickets.
Educators can present their valid school ID at the box office to receive a 15% discount.
Premium Seats $55.50 with discount (originally $74)(Rows C-H, M, & Boxes)
Classic Seats $43.50 with discount (originally $58) (Rows J-L and N)

Groups of 8 People or more receive 25% off tickets!
Groups of 30 or more get extra perks:
-First choice of available seats
-Social media post
-Email spotlight (25,000+ households
-In-person mention before the show
For info, contact RachelSteiner@StudioTenn.org or (615) 541-8200