According to IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes , the episode features several notable guest stars:
In the episode Adrian Monk faces a challenge that forces him to confront one of his greatest fears: public performance. The episode originally aired on August 1, 2003 , and features a high-stakes investigation when an onstage prop knife leads to a very real death. Plot Overview [S2E6] Mr. Monk Goes to the Theater
: In one of the series' most comedic sequences, Monk goes undercover at a speed-dating event to observe Jenna. Later, he is forced to take over the dead actor's role for two nights to gain further evidence. Cast and Guest Stars According to IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes , the
The story begins with Monk and Sharona attending a play starring Sharona’s sister, . During a climactic scene, Gail "stabs" her co-star, Hal Duncan , with what is supposed to be a retractable prop knife. However, Duncan collapses and is pronounced dead on stage. Gail is immediately arrested for murder, but she insists the knife was a prop and that she has been framed. The Investigation Later, he is forced to take over the