The Twin Lakes Playhouse in Mountain Home kicked off its production of Agatha Christie’s "Murder on the Orient Express" with a sold-out opening weekend. According to the theater, all three performances drew full houses, and tickets for the remaining nine shows are moving quickly.
The production, which is an adaptation of Christie’s classic 1934 mystery novel, will continue over three weekends. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7 p.m., with Sunday matinees starting at 2 p.m. The upcoming show dates are August 25–27, September 1–3, and September 8–10.
Joanne Helms directs the show, with Ronna Fulton serving as assistant director. The cast features Mike Horberg as Hercule Poirot, the ingenious Belgian detective tasked with solving a crime aboard a snowbound luxury train. The story unfolds after a passenger is found dead in their compartment, with every traveler in the car under suspicion.
Audience feedback from the opening weekend has been overwhelmingly positive, according to the theater. Comments shared by the Playhouse included praise for the performances, set design, and overall production quality. One attendee, who was visiting the theater for the first time, reportedly plans to purchase season tickets after enjoying the show.
"Murder on the Orient Express" is sponsored by several local businesses and individuals, including Baxter Health, Dauna Powell with Peglar Real Estate Group, Albright Farms, Tasty Greens, and Josselyn Obregon.
Tickets can be purchased online at tlpmh.org. The Playhouse box office can also be reached at 870-424-0444; messages will be returned by a volunteer.
The Twin Lakes Playhouse encourages residents to secure their tickets soon to ensure they don’t miss this popular production.