Lewiston Civic Theatre to Stage 'The Play That Goes Wrong' March 13–22

The comedy about a disastrous production of a murder mystery play will run for 10 days in Lewiston.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Lewiston Civic Theatre will present the comedy play "The Play That Goes Wrong" from March 13-22 at the Normal Hill Campus auditorium in Lewiston. The show, written by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields, centers on the fictional Cornley Drama Society's attempt to stage a murder mystery play that quickly unravels with mishaps and accidents.

Why it matters

The Play That Goes Wrong is a popular comedy that has been produced around the world, and this run by the Lewiston Civic Theatre will bring the hilarious play to local audiences in Idaho. The theatre company is donating 10% of proceeds from Saturday evening performances to the Snake River Community Clinic.

The details

The Play That Goes Wrong follows the Cornley Drama Society as they try to stage a production of The Murder at Haversham Manor, but the show is plagued by an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that won't stay still, and actors stumbling over props and lines. The production is directed by Rodney Farrington and Leilani Farrell.

  • The play will run from March 13-22, 2026.
  • Performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, with 1 p.m. matinees on Saturdays and Sundays.

The players

Lewiston Civic Theatre

A community theatre organization that is staging the production of "The Play That Goes Wrong" in Lewiston, Idaho.

Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields

The writers of the comedy play "The Play That Goes Wrong".

Rodney Farrington and Leilani Farrell

The directors of the Lewiston Civic Theatre production of "The Play That Goes Wrong".

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What’s next

Tickets are available online, at the door, or by calling the box office. Advance purchase is recommended.

The takeaway

The Lewiston Civic Theatre is bringing the popular comedy "The Play That Goes Wrong" to local audiences, with a portion of proceeds going to support the Snake River Community Clinic. This production offers an opportunity for the community to enjoy a hilarious show while also contributing to a worthy cause.