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WALLA WALLA—Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by morning it is one passenger fewer. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed a dozen times, his door locked from the inside. Isolated and with a killer in their midst, detective Hercule Poirot must identify the murderer—in case he or she decides to strike again.

 Murder on the Orient Express is directed by Brian Hatley and is produced by Barb McKinney with the permission of Samuel French. This mystery-thriller is adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig with performances January 31 through February 16.

 The cast of this production is: Al Chang, Douglas Carlsen, Ryan Campeau, Micah Aguilar, Richard Wallace, Kay Fenimore-Smith, Shannon Buchal, Lola Bloom, Terri Trick, TJ Tranchell.

 Performances are January 31, February 1, 7, 8, 14, and 15 at 7:30 p.m. and February 9 and 16 at 2:00 p.m. The content of this play is equivalent to a PG-13 movie rating. Tickets will go on sale to the public on Monday, January 27 and can be purchased online at www.ltww.org beginning on Tuesday, January 28. Season pass holders may call the box office at 509-529-3683 on Monday, January 27 to reserve their seats in advance. Tickets cost $20 for adults, $15 for students/youth. The Little Theatre of Walla Walla is located at 1130 E. Sumach in Walla Walla.