(MADISON, NJ) —- The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) presents Ken Ludwig's Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery, running July 11 through August 2, 2026 at the F. M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre on the campus of Drew University.
A wildly inventive comedy based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic tale The Hound of the Baskervilles, Ludwig's adaptation follows the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes and his trusted companion Dr. Watson as they investigate a mysterious curse haunting the venerable Baskerville family. Filled with clues, disguises, red herrings, and theatrical surprises, this fast-paced adventure transforms one of literature's most beloved mysteries into a laugh-out-loud theatrical event.
The cast includes Christian Pedersen (NBC's This Is Us; Broadway: Ohio State Murders) as Sherlock Holmes and Brandon Jones as Dr. John Watson. Nicholas Wilder, David Foubert, and Janiah-Camile Francois (Broadway: McNEAL) round out the cast, portraying dozens of colorful characters throughout the course of the mystery.
The creative team is led by Artistic Director Brian B. Crowe. Scenic design is by Dick Block, costume design by Austin Blake Conlee, lighting design by Tony Galaska, sound design by Germán Martinez, fight direction by Doug West, and vocal coaching by Vivian Majkowski. Alison Cote serves as Production Stage Manager.
Performances take place Tuesdays – Sundays at 7:30pm; Saturdays, Sundays, and select Wednesdays at 2:00pm. For tickets, patrons can call the Box Office at (973) 408-5600 or visit ShakespeareNJ.org. The F. M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre is located at 36 Madison Avenue in Madison, New Jersey.
In addition to offering an unforgettable summer adventure for audiences of all ages, Baskerville is the featured production for the Theatre's Free Tix for Kids program. Free tickets for children ages 17 and under are available with the purchase of any eligible ticket (Regular, Senior, $35 Under 35, and Member tickets); up to four free tickets per order. The offer cannot be combined with other discounts and is available exclusively for performances of Ken Ludwig's Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery. The program, generously sponsored by the Merrill G. and Emita E. Hastings Foundation, reflects The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey's ongoing commitment to making live theatre accessible and affordable for families.
Packed with mystery, comedy, and astonishing theatrical ingenuity, Baskerville invites audiences to join Holmes and Watson as they race to solve the greatest and most dangerous case in the history of their careers.
Single tickets for Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery begin at $45 for Preview performances and begin at $65 for regular performances. Prices range from $45 to $85. The Theatre offers a variety of other cost-saving opportunities, including $25 student tickets with a valid student ID and a limited number of Pay What You Will tickets for every performance on a first-come, first-serve basis. STNJ also has a $35 under 35 ticket option, which offers $35 tickets for patrons aged 35 and under, with valid ID. Other discounts are available including subscription discounts; and 10% discounts for members of Seniors, PBS/Thirteen, Active Military, Madison Loyalty Club card holders, and AAA members. STNJ also honors the Family First Discovery Pass for families receiving benefits through SNAP, WIC, or Work First New Jersey.
The Free Tix for Kids program is generously sponsored by the Merrill G. & Emita E. Hastings Foundation.
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) is one of the leading Shakespeare theatres in the nation, serving approximately 40,000 adults and children annually. As New Jersey's largest professional theatre company dedicated to Shakespeare's canon and other classic masterworks, STNJ's productions and education programs illuminate the enduring relevance of the classics for contemporary audiences.
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey's programs are made possible in part by funding from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional major support is provided by the F.M. Kirby Foundation, The Shubert Foundation, The Edward T. Cone Foundation, The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation, Carnegie Corporation of New York, CTW Foundation, The Samuel H. Scripps Foundation, Union Foundation, E.J. Grassmann Trust, Hyde and Watson Foundation, Jack K. Ayre and Frank Ayre Lee Theatre Foundation, The John R. Eckel Jr. Foundation, Turrell Fund, The Merrill G. and Emita E. Hastings Foundation, the Howard Gilman Foundation, and numerous other foundations, corporations, and individuals.
