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Agatha Christie's at Peninsula Players Theatre

Dates: (7/6/2016 - 7/24/2016 )

Theatre:

Peninsula Players Theatre


4351 Peninsula Players Theatre
FISH CREEK,WI 54212

Tickets: $37-$43; Season rates; Group rate for 15+, Student rate for 18 and under.

Running Time: 120 minutes

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A bustling weekend gathering at The Hollow, a country home of Sir Henry and Lady Angkatell, goes deathly awry. While guests dress for dinner and partake in pre-dinner cocktails, the handsome Dr. John Cristow finds himself surrounded by his mistress Henrietta, ex-mistress Veronica and wife Gerda. An explosive murder brings the festive weekend to a screeching halt. As the charming Inspector Colquhoun and Sergeant Penny hunt for the killer, Christie keeps audiences guessing and guessing. A brilliant murder mystery from the Queen of Crime. Curtain times Tuesday through Saturday 8 p.m.; Sunday 7:30 p.m. except Sunday, July 24 at 4 p.m. No shows Mondays.

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Pre-Show Seminar On Noël Coward With Dr. Christopher Chan Announced At Peninsula Players Theatre, July 22
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Dr. Christopher Chan will host a free pre-show seminar Saturday, July 22 at 6:30 p.m., at Peninsula Players before the 8:00 p.m. performance of the Noël Coward's “Blithe Spirit.” 

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June 14, 2023

Peninsula Players Theatre, America's oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County's theatrical icon, has announced the return of Pre-Show Seminars for its 2023 season.  Guests are invited to arrive early for special seminars on topics related to the shows. 

Peninsula Players Theatre Closes 87th Season With MURDER FOR TWO
Peninsula Players Theatre Closes 87th Season With MURDER FOR TWO
September 01, 2022

Peninsula Players Theatre, America's oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County's theatrical icon, closes its 87th season with the madcap musical whodunit 'Murder for Two' with book and lyrics by Kellen Blair and book and music by Joe Kinosian.

Peninsula Players Theatre Announces 87th Season, June 14- October 16, 2022
Peninsula Players Theatre Announces 87th Season, June 14- October 16, 2022
December 03, 2021

Peninsula Players Theatre, America's oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County's theatrical icon, is thrilled to announce its 87th season performing June 14 through October 16, 2022.  

Cast of TALLEY'S FOLLY Announced by Peninsula Players Theatre
Cast of TALLEY'S FOLLY Announced by Peninsula Players Theatre
July 09, 2021

Peninsula Players Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for “Talley’s Folly” by Lanford Wilson. “Talley’s Folly” highlights one evening in the courtship of two unlikely lovers, Matt Friedman and Sally Talley, portrayed by Peninsula Players Theatre veteran actors and real-life husband and wife, Sean and Linda Fortunato. 

Peninsula Players Theatre Has Announced Ticket Sales for its 85th Season
Peninsula Players Theatre Has Announced Ticket Sales for its 85th Season
February 26, 2020

Peninsula Players Theatre, America's oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County's theatrical icon, has announced individual tickets go on sale March 1 for its 85th season performing June 16 through October 18, 2020. Nestled along Door County, Wisconsin's scenic shore, the award-winning acting company of Peninsula Players has been enthralling generations of audiences in its 600-plus seat, all-weather pavilion since 1935, presenting hundreds of pre-Broadway tryouts, world premières, classic dramas, comedies and musicals.

Peninsula Players Theatre Announces Ticket Sales for 85th Season
Peninsula Players Theatre Announces Ticket Sales for 85th Season
February 26, 2020

Peninsula Players Theatre, America's oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County's theatrical icon, is thrilled to announce individual tickets go on sale March 1 for its 85th season performing June 16 through October 18, 2020. Nestled along Door County, Wisconsin's scenic shore, the award-winning acting company of Peninsula Players has been enthralling generations of audiences in its 600-plus seat, all-weather pavilion since 1935, presenting hundreds of pre-Broadway tryouts, world premières, classic dramas, comedies and musicals.

Peninsula Players Theatre Announces 85th Season
Peninsula Players Theatre Announces 85th Season
December 04, 2019

Peninsula Players Theatre, America's oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County's theatrical icon, is thrilled to announce its 85th season performing June 16 through October 18, 2020. Nestled along Door County, Wisconsin's scenic shore, the award-winning acting company of Peninsula Players has been enthralling generations of audiences in its 600-plus seat, all-weather pavilion since 1935, presenting hundreds of pre-Broadway tryouts, world premières, classic dramas, comedies and musicals.

Miss Marple Hunts a Killer In Peninsula Players' A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED
Miss Marple Hunts a Killer In Peninsula Players' A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED
July 17, 2019

Now on stage at Peninsula Players Theatre through July 28 is Agatha Christie's endearing, yet shrewd detective, Miss Marple, who is on the hunt for a crafty killer in 'A Murder is Announced,' by Leslie Darbon. Miss Marple is making her debut at America's oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County's theatrical icon.  Christie introduced Miss Marple to readers in 1927 when The Royal Magazine published her short story "The Tuesday Night Club," in which three people are poisoned at dinner and one dies.

Agatha Christie Expert To Speak Following Performance of A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED July 26
Agatha Christie Expert To Speak Following Performance of A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED July 26
July 12, 2019

Peninsula Players Theatre, in conjunction with its production of Agatha Christie's "A Murder is Announced" by Leslie Darbon, will host Christie scholar Dr. Christopher Chan Friday, July 26 at 6:30 p.m. in the theater. Chan will speak about "The Queen of Crime," Agatha Christie, and the creation of her character Miss Jane Marple. Tickets to performances are available; admission to the pre-show seminar is free.

Shubert Foundation Awards Peninsula Players $20,000 Grant
Shubert Foundation Awards Peninsula Players $20,000 Grant
June 15, 2019

Peninsula Players Theatre, America's oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County's theatrical icon, is proud to announce it has received a $20,000 award from The Shubert Foundation. The Shubert Foundation has awarded a record total of $30 million to 533 not-for-profit performing arts organizations across the United States since its inception. This marks the 38th consecutive year that the Foundation has increased its giving, including an additional $5,000 to Peninsula Players.

Peninsula Players Announces 2019 Artistic Company
Peninsula Players Announces 2019 Artistic Company
May 30, 2019

Peninsula Players Theatre, America's Oldest Professional Resident Summer Theatre and Door County's theatrical icon, is thrilled to announce the artistic company for its 84th season, running June 18 through October 20, 2019.  Nestled along Door County, Wisconsin's scenic shore, the award-winning acting company of Peninsula Players has been enthralling generations of audiences in its 600-plus seat, all-weather pavilion, since 1935, presenting hundreds of pre-Broadway tryouts, world premieres, classic dramas, comedies and musicals.

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