Agatha Christie's classic mystery The Mousetrap at Metropolis

The longest-running play in London’s West End and one of the best mysteries ever written for the stage. A group of strangers become stranded in an English country boarding house, cut off by a sudden snow storm. They soon discover, to their horror, that there is a murderer in their midst. The suspects include the newly married couple who run the house, a young architect, a retired Army major, a strange foreigner, an aloof traveller from abroad, and a disapproving guest. A policeman arrives at the house and begins to uncover the rationale of the murderer’s pattern, questioning the background of everyone present. As information is revealed, legendary mystery writer Agatha Christie keeps you guessing until her signature final twist. Rated PG-13.

Preview performances of The Mousetrap at Metropolis are January 31 – February 3, 2019. Regular run performances are February 7 – March 16, 2019. Specific dates and times are listed below. Tickets are $35 for previews and $40 for regular run shows and can be purchased online at MetropolisArts.com or by visiting or calling the Box Office at 847.577.2121.

Metropolis’ cast for The Mousetrap includes Emma Baker (Mollie), Colin Lawrence (Christopher Wren), Katie Incardona (Miss Casewell), Rian Jairell (Metcalf), David Moreland (Giles), Julie Partyka (Mrs. Boyle), Mac Westcott (Trotter), and Guy Wicke (Paravicini).

The Mousetrap is written by Agatha Christie. Directed by Joe Lehman, Assistant Directed by Sarah Elizabeth Buto. Designers are Jeremy Hollis (Scenic Designer), Chelsea Lynn (Lighting Designer), Theresa Neumayer (Properties Designer), Sarah Putts (Sound Designer), and Cathy Tantillo (Costume Designer). Metropolis Executive Artistic Director is Joe Keefe. Metropolis Production Manager is William A. Franz.

The 2018-2019 Subscription Series Sponsor is Arlington International Racecourse. Supporting Sponsor for The Mousetrap is FastSigns Arlington Heights.

Metropolis is located in the heart of Chicago’s northwest suburbs in downtown Arlington Heights at the intersection of Campbell and Vail Avenue (111 West Campbell Street). Street parking is available. Free parking is available in the public garage behind the theatre.