Miss Marple Makes Her U.S. Stage Debut at Alley Theatre in Agatha Christie’s The Mirror Crack’d
Alley Theatre kicks off its season with Summer Chills series on Friday, July 11 to Sunday, August 17, 2025
Tony Award®-winning Alley Theatre and Artistic Director Rob Melrose shared this adaptation of Agatha Christie’s The Mirror Crack’d by Rachel Wagstaff marks the first time iconic sleuth Miss Marple has appeared on the U.S. stage.
Directed by Delicia Turner Sonnenberg, the filming of a star-studded movie in a quaint English village leads to a chilling murder where everyone is a suspect. This glamourous production marks Elizabeth Bunch’s 100th production as a Resident Acting Company Member.
“Our production of Agatha Christie’s The Mirror Crack’d marks not only the U.S. Premiere of the play, it also marks the very first appearance of Miss Marple on an American stage,” remarked Melrose. “Agatha Christie’s other renowned detective, Hercule Poirot, is famous for traveling the globe. Miss Marple, on the other hand, stays in her small town and relies on the network of relationships she has there. What makes each story new is who comes to her town. In the case of The Mirror Crack’d, it is a Hollywood movie cast and crew that has come to town to film. They bring all the glamour, jealousy, and scandal that comes with being movie stars.”
“Please join me in celebrating Elizabeth’s 100th show as a member of the Resident Acting Company at the Alley,” Melrose continued.
Sonnenberg, known for her boldness and creativity in storytelling, shared her insights on the production.
“This glamorous mystery play is layered with twists and turns as our self-appointed detective, Miss Marple, solves the death of a fan-crazed local. Marina Gregg brings Hollywood to the small English town and gives us insight into how fame can have one live in isolation, the decisions working women face when it comes to motherhood, and how minute interactions can manifest your fate. I can’t wait for Houston to be entertained as these characters unpack this crime with humor, style, and grace,” said Sonnenberg.
Miss Marple, played by Houston staple Susan Koozin, takes center stage in this gripping, glamorous mystery. When the filming of a star-studded movie in a quaint village leads to a chilling murder, everyone becomes a suspect. Miss Marple untangles a web of jealousy, ambition, and hidden truths.
The cast includes Resident Acting Company Members Elizabeth Bunch as Marina Gregg, Michelle Elaine as Dolly Bantry, Dylan Godwin as Chief Inspector Dermot Craddock, Chris Hutchison as Jason Rudd, Melissa Molano as Lola Brewster, David Rainey as Cyril Leigh, and Christopher Salazar as Giuseppe Renzo.
They will be joined by Jamie Rezanour as Heather Leigh, Alexandra Szeto-Joe as Cherry Baker, and Ashlyn Evans as Ella Zielinsky. Understudies include Brandon Hearnsberger, Julia Krohn, and Teresa Zimmermann.
TICKETS:
Performances begin Friday, July 11 to Sunday, August 17, 2025 in the Hubbard Theatre. Tickets are now on sale, starting at $36. Discounted tickets are available for groups, military, seniors, educators and any student, regardless of age, with a valid ID for designated performances in designated sections. Tickets can be ordered online (alleytheatre.org) or by phone (713.220.5700).
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