Murder on the Orient Express
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One of 4 upcoming events at Altoona Community Theatre (ACT.
Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express Adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig November 12, 13, & 14 at 7:30 PM November 15 at 2 PM Directed by Kalyn Everett When a snowdrift stops the Orient Express, an American tycoon is discovered murdered in a locked compartment. Agatha Christie’s classic locked‑room mystery, adapted by Tony-nominated playwright Ken Ludwig, becomes a fast‑moving, witty, and theatrical whodunit. Balancing razor‑sharp plotting with buoyant comic energy, Detective Hercule Poirot races to unmask a killer among a trainload of colorful suspects. Ludwig’s comic twists lift the period glitz and moral dilemma into laugh‑out‑loud theatricality while preserving Christie’s ingenious plot. Expect elegant 1930’s style, a brilliant detective, an ensemble of flamboyant suspects, and a crowd‑pleasing climax that will leave you guessing and grinning. Join us for an evening of suspense, glamour, intrigue, and laughter. “A murder mystery with a wink—brisk, witty, and utterly satisfying.” — The Daily Herald TICKETS ON SALE NOW THROUGH THE MISHLER THEATRE BOX OFFICE! Have a group of ten or more? Call the ACT Office at 814-943-4357 any time to begin booking your discounted tickets!