By Ilana Jael Rothman It’s hard to imagine any fans of Agatha Christie being disappointed by The Hollow, a 1951 play by the iconic author that proves it stands the test of time in Florida Atlantic University’s Festival Repertory Theatre production. Described in the program’s director’s note as a “good old-fashioned murder mystery,” the piece succeeds unquestionably in … [Read more...]
‘Orient Express’ gets brilliant stage treatment at Maltz
There is no mystery why the Maltz Jupiter Theatre has become South Florida’s preeminent stage company over the course of its 20 years of existence. The clues are all on display in the expert ensemble cast and stunning design elements that add up to a production of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express that must be seen to be believed. Christie’s 1934 novel, a most … [Read more...]
Beloved whodunit ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ to open Maltz season
JUPITER — What do you get when you cross a popular murder mystery by Dame Agatha Christie with the comedy of Tony and Olivier Award-winning playwright Ken Ludwig? You get a serio-comic stage version of Murder on the Orient Express, the often-filmed whodunit, chosen to open the season of the Maltz Jupiter Theatre on Thursday, Nov. 2. What explains the enduring … [Read more...]
Christie whodunit opens DB Playhouse season in witty style
By Dale King The Delray Beach Playhouse marks its 75th anniversary with the COVID-delayed opening of its 2021-22 season of mainstage productions, kicking off with A Spider’s Web, a delightfully wry and redoubtable Agatha Christie whodunit. The DBP, on the east shore of Lake Ida, fully opens in January with the addition of Lunch Club Matinees and a schedule of Classic Rock … [Read more...]