Pat SajakThe final episode of ‘Wheel of Fortune’ may air on Friday, but he’s not slowing down when it comes to entertainment … because he’s got his next show, and he’s headlining it.
Pat is set to showcase her acting talent in a crime drama titled “Prescription: Murder”, which will be aired on A community theater in HawaiiShe’s landed the lead role in the production – which is set to open next summer.
While you might be thinking someone of Pat’s fame would perform on Broadway, the game show veteran actually has a long history with the Hawaii Theatre. The show reunites Pat with his old friend Joe MooreWhom you may know as the news reader of KHON-TV.
Over the past three decades, these close friends have starred opposite each other in numerous productions for the Hawaii Theatre — including “The Odd Couple,” “The Honeymooners,” “The Boys in Autumn,” “Wrestling Ernest Hemingway,” “Dial M for Murder” and last year’s “The Sunshine Boys.” Now, they’re at it again in ‘Prescription: Murder.’
In “Prescription: Murder” … the play that inspired “Columbo” – Pat is set to play a brilliant psychiatrist who has a murder plan … sorry for the spoiler. Joe is set to play the lead detective, who plays a kind of cat-and-mouse game with the doctor.
Though tickets are already on sale, the show won’t start until July 2025. So, when Pat’s “Wheel of Fortune” role formally ends, he’ll have plenty of free time.
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This update comes just days after Pat announced he was cool about his upcoming exit. Talk about your tenure At the show with his daughter, Maggiwho works as the game show’s social media correspondent … jokes that he’s looking forward to grandchildren.
Ryan Seacrest He’s set to take over Pat’s place next season … and it’s safe to say he’ll have a huge responsibility to shoulder. In the meantime, Pat is fully prepared for his next chapter.
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