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Murder on the Orient Express

Adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig
Directed by Annika Boras

June 1 — July 1, 2022

Quadracci Powerhouse

Approximately Running Time: 2hrs and 5 minutes including one intermission
Recommended Age: 12 and up

Eight Suspects, One Thrilling Ride 

Board the exotic and mysterious Orient Express as it takes off into the opulence and grandeur of the 1930s, with a train full of suspects, each with a motive and an alibi. This dazzling new adaptation of Agatha Christie’s masterpiece is filled with twists, turns and larger-than-life characters. Join beloved detective Hercule Poirot as he battles the clock to figure out “whodunit” in this murder mystery that’s the perfect way to close our season.

“Glamourous…enthralling from the beginning to the end.” – BroadwayWorld

Corporate Sponsor

Executive Producers
Rebecca & Bryan House • Tony and Beverly Petullo

Associate Producers
Judy & Gary Jorgensen • Laura & Adam Peck • Karen Plunkett

Special Dates

Pay What You Can
Tuesday, May 31, 7:30pm
Wednesday, June 1, 7:30pm
(Based on availability)

Early Bird Performance
Tuesday, June 7 at 6:30pm

Audio Described Performance
Tuesday, June 7 at 6:30pm

ASL Performance
Thursday, June 23 at 7:30pm

Captioned Performance
Sunday, June 26 at 2pm

Bus Matinee Performance
Wednesday, June 22, 1:30pm

TalkBacks

Thursday evenings after the 7:30pm performance
June 9, 16 and 23

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Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents Murder on the Orient Express in the Quadracci Powerhouse June 1 – July 1, 2022. Pictured: Steven Rattazzi. Photo by Michael Brosilow.
Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents Murder on the Orient Express in the Quadracci Powerhouse June 1 – July 1, 2022. Pictured: The cast of Murder on the Orient Express. Photo by Michael Brosilow.
Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents Murder on the Orient Express in the Quadracci Powerhouse June 1 – July 1, 2022. Pictured L-R: Steven Rattazzi, Diana Coates and Gregory Linington. Photo by Michael Brosilow.
Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents Murder on the Orient Express in the Quadracci Powerhouse June 1 – July 1, 2022. Pictured L-R: Gregory Linington, Diana Coates and Steven Rattazzi. Photo by Michael Brosilow.
Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents Murder on the Orient Express in the Quadracci Powerhouse June 1 – July 1, 2022. Pictured L-R: Steven Rattazzi and Gregory Linington. Photo by Michael Brosilow.
Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents Murder on the Orient Express in the Quadracci Powerhouse June 1 – July 1, 2022. Pictured L-R: Emjoy Gavino, Adam Poss and Steven Rattazzi. Photo by Michael Brosilow.
Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents Murder on the Orient Express in the Quadracci Powerhouse June 1 – July 1, 2022. Pictured L-R: Park Krausen, Diana Coates, Steven Rattazzi, Barbara Robertson and Jonathan Wainwright. Photo by Michael Brosilow.
Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents Murder on the Orient Express in the Quadracci Powerhouse June 1 – July 1, 2022. Pictured: The cast of Murder on the Orient Express. Photo by Michael Brosilow.

Reviews

“Spectacular scenic design…Steven Rattazzi's [takes a] star turn as Hercule Poirot.”
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
“Take a ride on this Orient Express. It’s truly one of a kind—and a very entertaining experience…. a stunning achievement.”
Shepherd Express
“Quick, witty, and hilarious…keeps you guessing right up to the great reveal…the set is magnificent; it’s like you’re right in the middle of all the mayhem!”
Ryan Jay Reviews
“Immensely entertaining and stunning to behold… a wonderful cast of true characters.”
BroadwayWorld

Cast

Headshot photo of Diana Coates*
Diana Coates*
Countess Andrenyi
Headshot photo of Emjoy Gavino*
Emjoy Gavino*
Mary Debanham
Headshot photo of Park Krausen*
Park Krausen*
Greta Ohlsson
Headshot photo of Gregory Linington*
Gregory Linington*
Monsieur Bouc
Headshot photo of Will Mobley*
Will Mobley*
Hector MacQueen
Headshot photo of Adam Poss*
Adam Poss*
Michel the Conductor / Head Waiter
Headshot photo of Gail Rastorfer*
Gail Rastorfer*
Helen Hubbard
Headshot photo of Steven Rattazzi*
Steven Rattazzi*
Hercule Poirot
Headshot photo of Barbara Robertson*
Barbara Robertson*
Princess Dragomiroff
Headshot photo of Jonathan Wainwright*
Jonathan Wainwright*
Colonel Arbuthnot / Samuel Ratchett
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Headshot photo of
Diana Coates*
Countess Andrenyi
Headshot photo of
Emjoy Gavino*
Mary Debanham
Headshot photo of
Park Krausen*
Greta Ohlsson
Headshot photo of
Gregory Linington*
Monsieur Bouc
Headshot photo of
Will Mobley*
Hector MacQueen
Headshot photo of
Adam Poss*
Michel the Conductor / Head Waiter
Headshot photo of
Gail Rastorfer*
Helen Hubbard
Headshot photo of
Steven Rattazzi*
Hercule Poirot
Headshot photo of
Barbara Robertson*
Princess Dragomiroff
Headshot photo of
Jonathan Wainwright*
Colonel Arbuthnot / Samuel Ratchett

Creative Team

Headshot photo of Ken Ludwig
Ken Ludwig
Adaptor
Headshot photo of Annika Boras
Annika Boras
Director
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Headshot photo of
Ken Ludwig
Adaptor
Headshot photo of
Annika Boras
Director
Luciana Stecconi
Scenic Designer
Mieka van der Ploeg
Costume Designer
Noele Stollmack
Lighting Designer
Andre J. Pluess
Sound Designer
Jacqueline Burnett
Choreographer
Christopher Elst
Fight Director
Jill Walmsley Zager
Dialect Coach
JC Clementz, CSA
Casting Director
Kimberly Carolus*
Stage Manager
Kira Neighbors
Assistant Stage Manager
Kelly DeLisle
Stage Management Resident
Emma Johnson
Assistant Director
Jonathan Hetler
Line Producer
Jorge Lopez Rivera
Line Producer
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Luciana Stecconi
Scenic Designer
Mieka van der Ploeg
Costume Designer
Noele Stollmack
Lighting Designer
Andre J. Pluess
Sound Designer
Jacqueline Burnett
Choreographer
Christopher Elst
Fight Director
Jill Walmsley Zager
Dialect Coach
JC Clementz, CSA
Casting Director
Kimberly Carolus*
Stage Manager
Kira Neighbors
Assistant Stage Manager
Kelly DeLisle
Stage Management Resident
Emma Johnson
Assistant Director
Jonathan Hetler
Line Producer
Jorge Lopez Rivera
Line Producer

* Member of Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

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