Madkap Productions Presents Deathtrap at the Skokie Theatre Nov 7-23

MadKap Productions is pleased to present the comedy-thriller DEATHTRAP by Ira Levin for 10 live performances at the Skokie Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Ave in Downtown Skokie, from Nov 7 thru Nov 23, 2025, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm, and Sundays at 2:00 pm, with one Wed. matinee on Nov 19 at 1:30 pm. Tickets are $42 general admission, $38 for seniors and students and can be purchased online at SkokieTheatre.org or by calling 847-677-7761.

DEATHTRAP holds the record for the longest-running comedy-thriller on Broadway, and was nominated for four Tony Awards, including Best Play. Famous playwright Sidney Bruhl, struggling with a career slump, plots to murder a young writer and steal his promising script. But as suspense builds and loyalties shift, nothing is as it seems. Full of dark humor, unexpected twists, and sharp suspense, Deathtrap is a masterclass in tension and intrigue that will leave you questioning every move.

DEATHTRAP stars Michael Lomenick as Sidney, with Beck Damron, Jeanne Dwan, Aidan Sternberg and BEKA rounding out the cast. It is directed by Christa Retka, with set design by Brian Wasserman and lighting design by Pat Henderson. Wendy Kaplan and Wayne Mell produce for MadKap Productions.

MadKap Productions started their 11th season at Skokie Theatre this past July with the musicals A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM and PIPPIN. It resumes in February with Stephen Sondheim’s COMPANY, and Tennessee Williams’ classic drama A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE.For reservations or additional information, visit SkokieTheatre.org, or call the box office at 847-677-7761

MadKap Productions is the recipient of the 2019 Artistic Excellence Award from the Village of Skokie Fine Arts Commission. Wendy Kaplan and Wayne Mell formed MadKap Productions in 2011 and have premiered ground-breaking new plays like Clutter: The True Story of the Collier Brothers Who Never Threw Anything Out and Mr. Shaw Goes To Hollywood, and Side Effects May Include, the semi-autobiographical account of Seinfeld writer Marc Jaffe’s experiences with Parkinson’s Disease which toured nationally, raising funds for Shaking With Laughter and The Michael J. Fox Foundation. MadKap Productions was formerly a resident production company at the Greenhouse Theater Center in Chicago.

The Skokie Theatre was originally built in 1912 and served as the local movie theatre for the people who lived in the Skokie area. The building fell into disrepair, until 2006 when the Skokie Valley Music Foundation spent over 1.2 million dollars to refurbish it and create a music hall that is unlike any other in the area. Its 140 comfortable seats, perfect acoustics, and elegant art deco architecture makes it a Skokie landmark. MadKap Productions took over management of the building in February, 2014 with the goal of establishing a full-time performing arts center. When not presenting plays, audiences can experience cabaret and concerts, dance, and comedy acts.