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This Iconic Train Mystery Comes Alive

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This Iconic Train Mystery Comes Alive

Experience Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Orient Express” at Kings Mountain’s Joy Theatre this February—a thrilling, snowbound mystery for theater lovers.

Kings Mountain, NC
February, 2026

Kings Mountain Little Theatre, Inc., and sponsor Harris Funeral Home will present Ken Ludwig’s adaptation of “Murder on the Orient Express” to the Joy Theatre in downtown Kings Mountain, NC, on February 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, and March 1, 2026. Director Wendy Walega and a talented cast will bring Agatha Christie’s classic mystery to KMLT’s stage. Ludwig’s adaptation premiered in 2017 and has been praised for its engaging storytelling and theatrical flair. 

The story follows Hercule Poirot as he boards the luxurious Orient Express, where a wealthy American businessman, Samuel Ratchett, is found murdered in his locked compartment. As the train becomes snowbound, Poirot must navigate a train full of suspects, each with their own secrets and motives, to solve the mystery before the killer strikes again.

Kings Mountain Little Theatre presents a four-play season running from August through June, and “Liberty Mountain”. “Liberty Mountain,” The Revolutionary Drama, immerses you in the intensity of the battle and the resolve of those who fought in the Battle of Kings Mountain. Liberty Mountain runs from September through early October at Joy Theater. This two-hour theatrical masterpiece vividly portrays the courage, struggles, and triumphs of the battle. It’s not just a play; it’s a journey that echoes through history.

To purchase tickets to shows held at the Joy Theatre, access the Kings Mountain Little Theatre’s website at www.kmlt.org or call 704-730-9408. 

For more information, don’t hesitate to get in touch with the Marketing, Tourism, and Events Department at 704-730-2101, visit their website at www.discoverkingsmountain.com or kingsmountainevents.com. 

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