Name: Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express
Start: 2026-02-20T19:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-02-20T21:00:00-06:00
Location: 111 S Market St, Benton, AR, United States, Arkansas 72015

$Agatha Christie\u2019s Murder on the Orient Express$

THE ROYAL PLAYERS PRESENT Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express Adapted for the Stage By Ken Ludwig
February 12th - 15th and 19th - 22nd. The play is written by Agatha Christie and adapted by Ken Ludwig. A luxury train. A shocking murder. Eight suspects. One legendary detective. Sponsored by Advanced Alarm Technologies.
All Thursday, Friday, and Saturday performances (February 12th, 13th, 14th, 19th, 20th and 21st) will begin at 7:00pm. Sunday matinees (February 15th and 22nd) will begin at 2:00pm. The box office and lobby will open one hour before show time and the house will open approximately 15 - 20 mins prior to curtain.
The Royal Theatre is located at 111 S. Market Street in Historic Downtown Benton. Ticket prices are: $20 general admission; $15 for seniors age 60+, college students, and members of the military; $10 for 12th grade and younger.
For online ticket sales, go to https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/the-royal-theatre/69593721917c5510533ab82f/
For more information email [email protected].
For accessible or special needs seating, email [email protected] or call 501-315-5483 (voicemail only).
SYNOPSIS: Just after midnight, the glamorous Orient Express is stalled by a snowdrift and a passenger is found murdered. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed eight times, his door locked from the inside. Isolated and with a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderer – in case he or she decides to strike again. Agatha Christie’s classic whodunit gets a fresh, theatrical twist in this adaptation by acclaimed playwright Ken Ludwig. Known for his sharp wit and comic flair, Ludwig brings humor and high style to Christie’s tightly wound thriller—delivering an evening full of intrigue, elegance, and delightfully unexpected laughs.
CREATIVE TEAM
By: Agatha Christie
Adapted for stage by: Ken Ludwig
Director: Tom Crone
Student Director/Stage Manager: Alana Dunn
Producers: Michelle Griffis and Susie Goldman
CAST
Detective Hercule Poirot Zachary Tallent
Monsieur Bouc Chris Owen
Mary Debenham Rylee Woodard
Hector MacQueen Nick Garner
Colonel Arbuthnot Matthew Maguire
Michel the Conductor Kevin Baer
Princess Dragomiroff Melanie Allen
Countess Andrenyi Katie Choate
Greta Ohlsson Jamie Partain
Helen Hubbard Amanda Kennedy
Samuel Ratchett Ben Wright
Head Waiter Jackson Blome
Daisy Armstrong Violet Winters
Music/Pianist
Night Club Singer Grace Wells
** This show may contain strobe lights and haze**
Run time is approximately 2 hours, plus intermission. This show is designated as assigned seating. Please check your seating assignment BEFORE completing your purchase. We are able to exchange, transfer, or move tickets to another date or person. All sales are final and refunds cannot be issued. We highly recommend that tickets be purchased in advance, as we cannot guarantee availability at the door.
Location & Contact Information
Email: [email protected]
THE ROYAL THEATRE
111 S. Market
Benton, Arkansas 72015
501.315.5483 (Theatre - voicemail only)
In partnership with ACDI, Inc. Special thanks to the Benton A&P Commission for their support.
“Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com.