Mystery returns to Comstock with 'Murder at the Gin Joint' at Virginia City's Piper’s Opera House
Historic Piper’s Opera House in Virginia City, Nevada, is opening its doors once again for what it was meant to be — a performing arts venue. “Murder at the Gin Joint” premiers this August and is a murder mystery presented by the Piper’s Players.
“Murder at the Gin Joint” is the story of a young woman, Elizabeth McGee, who lives with her uncle in a time of prohibition. When she discovers this uncle runs an illegal speakeasy, she is pulled into a new world and soon tensions at The Gin Joint explode creating a murder mystery the audience will love.
There are six performances of “Murder at the Gin Joint” throughout August:
— Aug. 7-8; 7 p.m.
— Aug. 9; 2 p.m.
— Aug. 14-15; 7 p.m.
— Aug. 16; 2 p.m.
Piper’s Opera House requires all attendees to wear masks and ticket sales have been limited to 50 per show to accommodate social distancing. All shows are 18 and older. A cash bar is provided. Tickets are $30 and are available online at PipersOperaHouse.com or by calling 775-847-0433.
Piper’s Players is a non-profit, free community theater group that call Piper’s Opera House home. The group provides acting opportunities for the rural and local communities around Virginia City, Nevada.
Piper’s Opera House, located in the historic district of Virginia City, Nev., is a living legend serving as a critical performing arts center for the region. It is listed in the League of Historic Theaters and is known for having attracted famous stars from all over the world during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The theater operates now as a significant, premier vintage center hosting everything from theatrical performances to concerts, family reunions and weddings.
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