(SUMMIT, NJ) -- The Summit Playhouse presents The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie weekends from October 18 through November 2, 2025, at The Summit Playhouse. Step into the world's longest-running play — a classic whodunit packed with secrets, suspicion, and murder. Snowed in at a remote guesthouse, a group of strangers soon discovers that one of them is a killer.
With sharp dialogue, intriguing characters, and suspense that builds to Christie’s legendary twist ending, The Mousetrap will keep you guessing until the very last moment. Don’t miss this iconic theatrical mystery that has captivated audiences for over 70 years!
Directed by Mead Winters, the cast includes Jillian Flynn (Mollie Ralston), Gabriel Michelson (Giles Ralston), Zachary Conner (Christopher Wren), Lisa Barnett (Mrs. Boyle), Paul Milord (Major Metcalf), Ann Alfano (Miss Casewell), Ian Federgreen (Mr. Paravicini), and Rafaelle L. Danta (Detective Sergeant Trotter)
Performances take place Saturday, October 18 at 7:30pm; Sunday, October 19 at 2:00pm; Friday, October 24 at 7:30pm; Saturday, October 25 at 7:30pm; Sunday, October 26 at 2:00pm; Friday, October 31 at 7:30pm; Saturday, November 1 at 7:30pm; and Sunday, November 2 at 2:00pm. Tickets are available for purchase online. The Summit Playhouse is located at 10 New England Avenue in Summit, New Jersey.
The production was made possible by funds from the Union County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.
The Summit Playhouse is one of the oldest continuously operating community theaters in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a World War I relief organization, they’ve staged over 300 productions and continue to thrive as a vibrant hub for local talent and theater lovers.
Each season, they produce three Main Stage plays -- in the fall, winter, and spring. Their Kaleidoscope Youth Theatre adds to the magic with Junior productions in December plus two summer musicals that showcase the talents of young performers.
Their commitment to the community goes beyond the stage. They offer benefit performances for local causes, award scholarships to students pursuing theater or music in college, and collaborate with other Summit organizations throughout the year.
The Playhouse is located just off Springfield Avenue in a charming historic building listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Originally built in 1891 as Summit’s first library, the stone structure was transformed into a theater in 1918 and expanded in 1960 with a 120-seat auditorium. It's a living piece of local history and a welcoming space for creativity, learning, and live performance.
