Theater Thursday - Mrs. Christie

We received complimentary tickets to Mrs. Christie for review purposes. Any and all opinions expressed here are our own. 

What: Mrs. Christie

Where: McCarter Theatre Center 

             Berlind Theatre

             91 University Pl.

             Princeton, NJ

Who: Recommended for Ages 12 and Up

When: Through May 31, 2026 

Mrs. Christie is a show about the iconic mystery writer Agatha Christie and her legacy. It takes place in dual time periods. The first focuses on her own mysterious disappearance and what led to it, including the period just before and just after. The second set in the modern day is about a search for an alleged mysterious missing Christie manuscript. 

Unfortunately, it is so hard to root for or care about Agatha Christie in this story because throughout most of the story, she comes across as whiny and pathetic, a woman who just wants to hang on to her husband even though he clearly doesn't care about her.  She doesn't exhibit the strentgh of character you would expect from a woman capable of creating such strong-willed fictional characters. It isn't until late in the show that she finally gets a little self-respect and gumption, but by then, it is too little too late. 

The other part of the show is interesting and fun. However, based on the historical context, the search for a mysterious missing manuscript is bound to lead nowhere. These characters, especially the secondary main character, Lucy, mostly exist to give Christie the push she needs. However, it would have been more impressive if she found the strentgh she needed to move forward within herself without outside help. 

This does not mean there isn't anything good about the show. Any Christie fan will enjoy catching all the references to her books and characters. There is also a Hercule Poirot character called Monsieur here, and a Miss Marple character just called Jane. They are played by Evan Zes and Gina Daniels, respectively. The two do an excellent job channeling the famous literary characters. Although some of the other performances are quite good as well, these two are a highlight, if not the highlight, of the show.

And that's our view. For more about Mrs. Christie or to purchase tickets, visit www.mccarter.org/mrschristie

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Photo credits: 

All Mrs. Christie production photos by Daniel Rader.

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