Whodunnit? Not even the actors know the answer to that one.

In for a good murder mystery where you can pick the murderer? And where the suspects want to be busted? Check out The Mystery of Edwin Drood. Far from a conventional mystery, this comedy/drama musical is heavy on the fun.

Right from the start, the audience is very much a part of the show. As spectators enter, they are greeted by cast members who introduce themselves and guide audience members to their seats. Throughout the show, each cast member interacts with the audience, much in the same way a politician works a crowd, all in the hopes of garnering a vote for murderer.

Schwab Auditorium becomes the stage, just as much as the audience assumes the role of both playwright and actor.

This is not to say, however, that the audience upstages the actors. On the contrary, this cast is chock-full of talent, from lead to ensemble member.

By far, the standout is Keith Spencer who portrays the evil villain, John Jasper. Spencer's brilliance makes Jasper a believable enemy. His voice is gorgeous and is showcased in the song, "A Man Could Go Quite Mad."

Supporting Spencer is Matt Kudish in the role of the Chairman. The Chairman keeps the audience occupied during scene changes and also serves to add details. Kudish uses sarcastic comments to keep the audience enthralled and entertained during potentially boring parts of the play.

Behind all this frivolity, there is a play going on. Instead of keeping the audience guessing, the clues to the murder are less-than-hidden. Every time a clue or suspenseful bit of information is leaked it is accented by the orchestra and the actors on stage.

Standout scenes include the Opium Den sequence. Tracey Starr delivers a hilarious portrayal of the ever-present, all-hearing Princess Puffer. The choreography is also outstanding, cleverly allowing the dancers to interpret Jasper's hallucination.

One of the crowd favorites was the song, "Don't Quit While You're Ahead." It has that chorus line feel and kept the crowd's toes tapping right along with the company's.

Other standouts in the cast include Lisa Tucchio as Rosa Bud, Cyndi Gibbons as the irrepressible Edwin Drood and Jonathan Dunski as the crowd pleasing Bazzard.

Don't miss the opportunity to become a part of The Mystery of Edwin Drood. It's an experience not soon forgotten.