Ilion Little Theater Brings Ken Ludwig’s Thrilling Murder on the Orient Express to the Stage This June
ILION, N.Y. — The whistle is blowing, suspicion is mounting, and the world’s greatest detective is on the case. Ilion Little Theatre proudly presents Agatha Christie’s classic masterpiece, Murder on the Orient Express, adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig. This gripping, high-stakes thriller opens June 19th and runs for two consecutive weekends.
A luxurious train is trapped in a snowstorm, a brutal murder is committed, and an isolated cabin full of strangers becomes a hotbed of deadly secrets.Renowned detective Hercule Poirot must umask the killer before they strike again. Ludwig’s celebrated stage version infuses the classic whodunit with razor-sharp dialogue and stunning twists.
- June 19-21 & June 26-28.
- Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 PM; Sundays at 2:00 PM
- Location: 13 Remington Ave., Ilion, NY
Seating is limited. To purchase tickets, visit ilionlittletheatre.org.
Since 1924, ILT has delighted audiences throughout the Mohawk Valley from its unique home housed in the historic stables of the former Remington estate.
Published on May 21, 2026.


















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