Entertainment
UW-La Crosse theatre takes on Murder on the Orient Express, beginning this weekend
He calls her one of the most popular authors in American history and the story one of the best murder-mysteries ever.
And UW-La Crosse’s theater production has taken it on — Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express.
IF YOU GO:
WHO: UW-La Crosse Department of Theatre Arts
WHAT: Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express, adapted by Ken Ludwig
WHERE: Truman T. Lowe Center for the Arts (corner of 16th and Vine Streets)
WHEN: October 14-15 & 20-22 at 7:30 p.m. and October 16 & 23 at 2:00 p.m.
COST: $20 adults; $18 seniors citizens/non UW-L students; $8 UW-L students. Assigned seating. Tickets may be purchased online or by calling the box office: (608) 785-6696
“The university, our first drive, is to provide our students with opportunities that expand their theatrical knowledge, show skills and techniques, but also things that inspire them as artists, as well,” UW-L director Greg Parmeter told WIZM’s La Crosse Talk.
The story revolves around an American Tycoon found dead on the luxurious train that’s stopped in its tracks due to a snow storm. The killer, stabbing their victim eight times with passenger’s relying on detective Hercule Poirot to solve the crime, as the murderer is in their midst.
Parmeter said the story is not as serious as this sounds.
“They’re also fun,” he said. “So, this is one of those evenings at the theater where you’re guaranteed to have a good time. There’s twists, there’s turns, it’s exciting. It’s also very funny.”
And, in terms of murder mysteries ever created, Palmer puts this one on top.
“I love murder mysteries,” he said. “Always been a big Agatha Christie fan. And this is one of the best ones. It demonstrates her mastery over the form. Agatha Christie is one of the most popular authors in history. Because it’s fun.”
Six shows in all, beginning Friday and Saturday at the newly named Truman T. Lowe Center for the Arts at UW-L. There are also Sunday matinees.
