Somerset Valley Players present Agatha Christie's "Go Back for Murder"

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Somerset Valley Players present Agatha Christie's "Go Back for Murder"

Published by New Jersey Stage
originally published: 09/28/2026

(HILLSBOROUGH, NJ) -- Somerset Valley Players present Agatha Christie's Go Back for Murder weekends from October 23 to November 8, 2026. It's a gripping mystery filled with twists, revelations, and razor‑sharp suspense.

When Carla Crale discovers a letter suggesting her mother w(wrongly convicted of murder, she sets out to uncover the truth. With the help of a determined young solicitor, she gathers the original witnesses to reconstruct the events of that fateful day.

As memories clash and motives surface, the past becomes a puzzle only the audience can piece together. Go Back for Murder is classic Christie — clever, surprising, and irresistibly engaging.

The cast includes Mark Noble (Justin Fogg), Alicia Harabin (Carla/Caroline), Bobby Marusiefski (Jeff Rogers/Amy Crale), Richard Butler (Philip Blake), Jim Houston (Meredith Blake/Turnbull), Jasmine Morris (Elsa Greer (Lady Melkesham), Lynda Chornomaz (Miss Williams), and Marissa DiPilla (Angela Warren).

Performances take place Friday and Saturday nights at 8:00pm and Sunday matinees at 2:00pm. Tickets are available for purchase online. The theater is located at 689 Amwell Road (Rte 514) in Hillsborough, New Jersey.

The Production Team includes Director: Roberta Steve; Producer: Todd Bennington; Ass’t Producer: Cindy Magalio; Stage Manager: Melissa Noble; Lighting Designer: Alex Fritsch; Sound Designer/Show Tech: Adam Noble; Set Designer: Mark Noble; Props/Set Dresser: Joanne Guerriero; Costumer: Melissa Hommes; and Artistic Painter: Crina Magalio.

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The Somerset Valley Players is committed to providing affordable, accessible, award-winning theatre to audiences in Somerset County and beyond. They are committed to high performance and production standards; celebrating new and classic theatre works; and offering local talent and volunteers an opportunity to learn, grow, and have their efforts recognized and rewarded.

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There are multiple performances including:

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
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