The Iona Players graced Doorley Auditorium’s stage once again, and they had the audience shaking of laughter.

After months of hard work and preparation, the Players brought the musical “Curtains” to life.

Directed by Melissa Pelletier and based on the book written by Rupert Holmes, “Curtains” follows the story of Lieutenant Frank Cioffi, played by senior Brian Sears, as he tries to solve the mysterious murder of Jessica Cranshaw, played by senior Jennifer Pietrofere.

Cioffi finds himself investigating a group of actors that bring comedy, drama and a little romance to the stage.

Filled with mystery, “Curtains” was truly entertaining and hilarious. The show was put on by a group of incredibly talented Gaels who brought the characters to life on stage.

Sears’ talent shined and his comedic timing was perfect whenever he was onstage.

Pietrofere’s faded diva-without-a-cause was everything she is expected to be, and her performance had members of the audience bending over in laughter.

The innocent, yet suspicious role of Nikki Harris was played by junior Cassondra Richards whose voice was strong and harmonious all through the performance.

Junior Rebekah Rinere played Carmen Bernstein, a producer who does whatever it takes to keep her business afloat. Rinere did a great job of capturing the essence of her character and portraying the mother-daughter relationship between Carmen and Bambi Bernet, played by sophomore Alex Arso.

Arso’s Bambi was executed brilliantly, and her stage presence was unquestionable.

Seniors Paul Kokias and Alessia Donato played the show’s divorced songwriters Aaron Fox and Georgia Hendricks. Kokias and Donato did a great job at capturing the romance and tension between the two characters. They had the audience rooting for a reunion the entire night.

Kokias’s voice was powerful. His rendition of “I Miss The Music” was beautiful. Donato was nothing but entertaining and charming, and her performance of “Thinking of Him” was truly breathtaking.

The role of Bobby Pepper was played by junior Tyler Conroy. Conroy’s stage presence, charm and impeccable voice made his Bobby Pepper unforgettable.

Eccentric and hilarious director Christopher Belling was played by freshman Steven Pearce. Pearce’s comedic timing and overall performance was superb. He had the audience hanging on to his every word and roaring with laughter at the right places.

“Curtains” was certainly a crowd pleaser. The actors had their audience laughing all through the performance, and the catchy tunes kept bodies swaying here and there. The Players demonstrated once again that those “show people” really are a special kind of people. One thing’s for sure, “Curtains” will be a tough act to follow.