The Breckenridge Backstage Theatre presents
Murder on the Orient Express
“★★★★ A first class ride all the way!”—The Guardian
Murder on the Orient Express
Summer Season Sponsor Backwoods Custom presents
The Orient Express train is about to go off the rails!
With a train full of remarkable suspects and an alibi for each one, it’s the perfect mystery for detective Hercule Poirot.
Adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig
Based on the book by Agatha Christie
Directed by Producing Artistic Director Jacqueline Stone
JUNE 26 - AUGUST 9, 2026
Previews on June 24 & 25
Lead Show Sponsor: Fortunato Properties
Opening Night Party Sponsor: Anonymous
Wax your mustache and hold onto your passport for the most highly produced comedy-mystery in the world!
Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. 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.
Adapted from Agatha Christie’s masterpiece by two-time Tony-nominated playwright Ken Ludwig (Lend Me a Tenor, Crazy for You), Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express is a funny, fast-paced thrill ride.
Approx Run Time: 2 hours with a 15 minute intermission
Age Recommendation: Ages 10 and up. We encourage you to use your judgment based on your child’s age and maturity level
Content Considerations: Features staged violence, murder, tense dramatic scenes, and minimal adult language. The play is known for being a fast-paced “whodunit” that emphasizes suspense and mystery rather than graphic gore.
Refund Policy: As a small non-profit, we do not offer monetary refunds for tickets based on artistic preference with the content of a performance. We produce a wide variety of work, and we understand that not every show is for every patron.