Agatha Christie News

Knock ‘Em Dead Dinner Theatre in Boise will present THE MURDER ROOM From January 22-February 20.

St. Nicholas, by Conor McPherson, will run July 15 - August 8, 2010 on the Neuhaus Stage this summer opposite the ExxonMobil Summer Chills series production of Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap.

Cortland Repertory Theatre announces that their Box Office and on-line ticket sales will be open for business starting at 9:00 AM on Monday, May 10. Preparing for brisk ticket sales, CRT has planned three weeks of business before the first production opens on June 9th.

Cortland Repertory Theatre announces that their Box Office and on-line ticket sales will be open for business starting at 9:00 AM on Monday, May 10. Preparing for brisk ticket sales, CRT has planned three weeks of business before the first production opens on June 9th.

Alcott's season continues on May 8 with their May Second Saturday/Open Jam. See the art exhibit from Kansas City, Kansas PTA and district 500's school students with the artists' reception at 4 pm.

Adapted from the hit play by award-winning novelist, playwright and screenwriter John Mortimer (Rumpole of Bailey), A Voyage Round My Father, debuts on DVD from Acorn Media on April 27, 2010. Also adapted for screen by Mortimer himself, this touching story of father and son stars stage and screen legends Laurence Olivier and Alan Bates (Gosford Park), and garnered multiple awards, including an International Emmy® for best drama (1982). By turns hilarious and heartbreaking, A Voyage Round My Father captures the special bond between father and son, which at times seems unbearable-but ultimately proves unbreakable (80 min., $29.99, www.AcornOnline.com).

BBC's hit undercover cop drama series Murphy's Law is back with the DVD debut of Series 2 from Acorn Media on April 27, 2010. Award-winning actor James Nesbitt (Waking Ned Devine, Bloody Sunday, Woody Allen's Match Point, and Five Minutes of Heaven) delivers another powerhouse performance as roguish undercover cop Tommy Murphy in this 'outstanding series' (The Mirror, UK). Based on his novel, Colin Bateman (Divorcing Jack) wrote and created the series specifically for Nesbitt. The 2-volume DVD set includes all six episodes from Series 2 (www.AcornOnline.com, $39.99).

Featuring poetry's highlights through the years, as read by distinguished actors, Six Centuries of Verse debuts on DVD from Athena (Playing Shakespeare) on April 27, 2010. Presented by Oscar® winner John Gielgud (Gandhi), one of the most revered actors of his generation, this star -studded series traces the evolution of English-language poetry from Beowulf to modern times.

Adapted from the hit play by award-winning novelist, playwright and screenwriter John Mortimer (Rumpole of Bailey), A Voyage Round My Father, debuts on DVD from Acorn Media on April 27, 2010.

The Capitol Civic Center of Manitowoc, Wisconsin has a number of upcoming events including the return of the Lettermen, a production of Roger Bean's ROUTE 66, and Celtic Legends.

Beginning July 2010, Alley Theatre will produce Agatha Christie's THE MOUSETRAP during its popular ExxonMobil Summer Chills series. The perfect summer outing for Houstonians seeking a cool respite from the summer heat, ExxonMobil Summer Chills is a great way to introduce live theatre to first-timers, giving them an opportunity to thrill in suspenseful moments and unexpected revelations.

As we anticipate some late April showers that will no doubt bring us some beautiful May flowers here on the California Central Coast, numerous live performance venues and theatres are offering up a vibrantly blooming entertainment bouquet to be enjoyed as part of a fabulous afternoon or evening out on the town!

Teatromania will close the curtain on the world premiere of Nicola Saponaro's play Weekend with a Killer April 18 at the Abingdon Theatre (312 West 36th St., 2nd Floor). Translated from Italian by Maureen González, the play is directed by Vittorio Capotorto.

Knock ‘Em Dead Dinner Theatre in Boise will present THE MURDER ROOM From January 22-February 20.

Adapted from the hit play by award-winning novelist, playwright and screenwriter John Mortimer (Rumpole of Bailey), A Voyage Round My Father, debuts on DVD from Acorn Media on April 27, 2010. Also adapted for screen by Mortimer himself, this touching story of father and son stars stage and screen legends Laurence Olivier and Alan Bates (Gosford Park), and garnered multiple awards, including an International Emmy® for best drama (1982). By turns hilarious and heartbreaking, A Voyage Round My Father captures the special bond between father and son, which at times seems unbearable-but ultimately proves unbreakable (80 min., $29.99, www.AcornOnline.com).

BBC's hit undercover cop drama series Murphy's Law is back with the DVD debut of Series 2 from Acorn Media on April 27, 2010. Award-winning actor James Nesbitt (Waking Ned Devine, Bloody Sunday, Woody Allen's Match Point, and Five Minutes of Heaven) delivers another powerhouse performance as roguish undercover cop Tommy Murphy in this 'outstanding series' (The Mirror, UK). Based on his novel, Colin Bateman (Divorcing Jack) wrote and created the series specifically for Nesbitt. The 2-volume DVD set includes all six episodes from Series 2 (www.AcornOnline.com, $39.99).

Featuring poetry's highlights through the years, as read by distinguished actors, Six Centuries of Verse debuts on DVD from Athena (Playing Shakespeare) on April 27, 2010. Presented by Oscar® winner John Gielgud (Gandhi), one of the most revered actors of his generation, this star -studded series traces the evolution of English-language poetry from Beowulf to modern times.

As we move toward one of those two pesky days in our lives that we can't avoid - namely 'dying and paying taxes,' a number of our California Central Coast theatres and live entertainment venues have some newly opened, soon to open, or soon to close performance opportunities for your viewing pleasure!

Laurel Mill Playhouse, located at 508 Main Street in historic Laurel, MD., will end its run of A Murder is Announced by Agatha Christie adapted for the stage by Leslie Darbon on April 11th.

Lakewood Theatre Company will celebrate its 58th anniversary season with six productions beginning July 16, 2010.