Murder Mystery Musical “Shag with a Twist” Launches a New Interactive Experience in San Pedro on April 11th
Immersive Stage Show Invites So Cal Audiences to Dress Up and Join the Fun for a Mid-Century Style Tupperware Party with Red Carpet and Exotic Tiki Cocktails
The immersive musical production “Shag with a Twist” combines stylistic musical elements, sophisticated dance and a wacky cast of characters guiding the audience through every aspect of this murder mystery tiki party adventure into Shag World.
Famed artist Shag, a.k.a. Josh Agle will be in attendance to join the fun and meet the public who play the part of party guests.
Performances will take place at The Grand Annex Music Hall (434 W 6th St, San Pedro, CA 90731) on Saturday, April 11 at 8 p.m., Saturday, May 30 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, June 6th at 8 p.m. Tickets are available HERE on EventBrite.
A murder mystery musical set at aTupperware party, “Shag with a Twist” serves up an evocative cocktail of vibrant music and performers that brings to life the art of Shag when pupu platters and bouffants were all the rage. Guests are encouraged to come dressed in their finest tiki, pin-up girl style or 60s Mod attire and join the party.
“I’m thrilled to see that ‘Shag with a Twist’ is being revived in San Pedro,” said Shag. “This new production will involve more interactivity and participation from the audience but will keep the finely crafted music and dance numbers from the original show. And I’m happy to see that the elaborate costumes and wigs that were such a big hit in the show’s previous incarnations will be back.”
As if immersed in a Shag painting come to life, audience members will experience the zany plot, outlandish characters in outrageous costumes, with eclectic music including jazz, exotica, bossa nova and surf guitars that will bring back memories of your favorite 60s variety shows.
The story is presented through the lens of true-crime reporters, Twinkie and Bun, who are determined to unravel the infamous case of the Tupperware Party Killer.
With a perfect blend of humor, suspense, and musical numbers, "Shag with a Twist” promises an unforgettable and entertaining evening where the cast will guide the audience on a journey through a murder mystery filled with vibrant characters, captivating performances, and a distinct flair for style.
Funded in part by a grant from Arts United San Pedro, the evening provides a taste of the incredible variety of art and culture being produced by artists who live in the coastal community of San Pedro.
"We are thrilled to support this wonderful theatrical immersive experience to inspire discovery of San Pedro’s Arts and Cultural District and all it contributes to the greater Los Angeles arts community," said Lex Motley, Coalition Coordinator, Arts United San Pedro.
All Photos Credited to Jeanine Hill
Creator/Director Cindy Bradley, along with renowned artist Shag, have united their talents with composers Chris Lang and Cesar Benitez to create a thrilling Broadway-style show that combines mystery, music, and dance in a party atmosphere.
Performances of “Shag with a Twist” are on Saturday, April 11, May 30, and June 6 at 8 p.m. at The Grand Annex Music Hall located at 434 W 6th Street in San Pedro. Tickets are now on sale, and available HERE on EventBrite.
About “Shag with a Twist”
“The artwork of Josh Agle, aka Shag, is so fun and iconic that it connects with everyone who experiences it,” said co-creator and choreographer Cindy Bradley. “Our goal was to bring his artwork to life and to capture in a live performance that essence of fun and mid-century esthetic that resonates in his paintings.”
Campy and cool, “Shag with a Twist” delivers an unpretentious, hip musical production. “Shag with a Twist” is set at a “shagedelic” Tupperware party hosted by the quintessential retro couple Eldon and Othal and their over-the-top friends.
The party quickly takes a turn when someone ends up dead. A bumbling policeman Inspector Sirgay, and his sidekick, fez wearing monkey named Mr. Cuddles, set out to solve the crime.
“This is not another sit-on-your hands production show,” said Shag.
“Shag with a Twist” premiered at Los Angeles Theatre Center, receiving rave reviews from the Los Angeles Times, LA Weekly, OC Weekly and others. It was named one of the Top 10 Musicals of 2005 by ReviewPlays.com, was nominated for eight prestigious Lester Horton Awards, and won an L.A. Stage Alliance Ovation Award. It subsequently had an extended run in Las Vegas in 2006, and in February 2024 was revived in Palm Springs as part of the city’s annual Modernism Week.
About the creators
Josh “Shag” Agle is one of the most prolific and notable visual artists on the cutting-edge art scene today. Solo exhibitions of his work have been displayed in famed galleries across the United States, as well as Europe, Japan and Australia. Renowned for creating artwork that is iconic, extremely hip and capturing the essence of the “shagedelic” era of the 1960s, Shag has been commissioned to do exclusive work for Disneyland merchandise, Coca-Cola ad campaigns, Paul Frank apparel, Fender guitars, Showtime Television on-air animation, MGM’s motion picture “The Pink Panther” and the swimming pool and table felts for the Hard Rock Casino in Las Vegas. Ten books of his artwork have been published. The official Shag Store is located in Palm Springs. Visit ShagStore.com.
Cindy Bradley began her dance studies at the Atlanta Ballet Company, before continuing her studies with the New York City Ballet’s School of American Ballet. She has danced professionally with various ballet companies throughout the country and worked with world-class dance directors such as Oleg Tupine, Richard Munro and Victor Moreno. In addition to directing and choreographing many original works, she has staged “The Nutcracker,” “Coppelia” and “Swan Lake.” She is co-founder of the San Pedro City Ballet where Misty Copeland was discovered and trained.
“Shag with a Twist” is made possible in part by Arts United San Pedro, Councilmember Tim McOsker, PBID San Pedro, The Port of Los Angeles.
NOTE TO EDITORS: Photos of “Shag with a Twist” are available HERE.
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CALENDAR LISTING
WHERE: The Grand Annex Music Hall, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro, CA 90731, wheelchair accessible
WHEN: Saturday, April 11, May 30, and June 6, 2026 at 8 p.m.
TICKETS: VIP and General seating tickets and more information is available on EventBrite HERE.
WHAT TO WEAR: Join the party in your finest tiki, pin-up girl style or 60s Mod attire.