Name: Mrs. Christie
Start: 2026-04-14T05:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-05-10T05:00:00.000Z

by Heidi Armbruster
Directed by Joanie Schultz

April 14 – May 10

Ellen & Joe Checota Powerhouse Theater

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The Curious Disappearance of Agatha Christie

This effervescent, charming new comedy celebrates writers, womanhood, and the stories that shape our lives. In 1926, famed author Agatha Christie vanished for 11 days, reappearing without explanation. The real-life case of the “Missing Mrs. Christie” became a tabloid sensation, but the reasons behind her disappearance remain unknown. Now, 100 years later, a devoted superfan stumbles upon the clues that could finally crack the case, launching a coming-of-age journey of memory and self-discovery – with the thrill of a good old-fashioned mystery.

“For budding detectives and soul searchers… whet your inner Hercule Poirot.”
– San Francisco Chronicle

Co-production with Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

Approximate Running Time:

2 hours and 15 minutes with one intermission

Presented by Diane & Clark Slipher

Executive Producer
Bob Balderson

A John (Jack) D. Lewis New Play Development Program Production

Milwaukee Rep presents *Mrs. Christie*. Pictured L to R: Alex Keiper and Betsy Hogg. Photo by Michael Brosilow.

Milwaukee Rep presents *Mrs. Christie*. Pictured L to R: Dale Hodges and Zoë Sophia Gracia. Photo by Michael Brosilow.

Milwaukee Rep presents *Mrs. Christie*. Pictured L to R: William Sturdivant and Alex Keiper. Photo by Michael Brosilow.

Milwaukee Rep presents *Mrs. Christie*. Pictured the cast of *Mrs. Christie*. Photo by Michael Brosilow.

Milwaukee Rep presents *Mrs. Christie*. Pictured L to R: Blake Hamilton Currie and Amira Danan. Photo by Michael Brosilow.

1 / 7

The most tantalizing Agatha Christie mystery.
Surprising and satisfying.
Cheekily magical.

— Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

This is rated 4 out of 5 stars

If you’re looking for a fun outing to the theater, this is it!

— Around The Town Chicago

Heart and humor of real-life mystery.
Not a play to be missed.

— BroadwayWorld

Devout Christie fans will smile and chuckle at all the inside references, from book titles to some very funny and spot-on portrayals of Christie’s two famous detectives, Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple.

— Shepherd Express

Matt Bowdren*

Archie

Blake Hamilton Currie*

William / Collins

Amira Danan*

Nancy / Chloe

Zoë Sophia Garcia*

Lucy

Dale Hodges*

Jane

Betsy Hogg*

Charlotte / Mary

Alex Keiper*

Agatha

William Sturdivant*

Monsieur

Heidi Armbruster

Playwright

Joanie Schultz

Director

Se Hyun Oh

Set Designer

Valérie Thérèse Bart

Costume Designer

Keith Parham

Lighting Designer

Thomas Dixon

Sound Designer / Original Music

Deanie Vallone

Dramaturg

Sydney Smith*

Assistant Stage Manager

Juhi Sabharwal

Stage Management Resident

Annika Perez-Krikorian

Line Producer

Interview with Heidi Armbruster

Wisconsin native Heidi Armbruster will be familiar to Milwaukee Rep audiences from onstage roles in Wife of a Salesman and God of Carnage. We are thrilled to welcome her back as the acclaimed playwright of Mrs. Christie . Director Joanie Schulz sits down with Heidi to discuss all things Agatha and how she came to see mystery's most famous writer as “a really good friend” in trying times.

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