Detective Sergeant Trotter (Scot Greenwell), center, questions the suspects at Monkswell Manor in Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s production of Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap,” now on stage through Feb. 15. Tickets are available exclusively through Beef & Boards and include the dinner buffet. (Photo provided by Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre)
Record-setting play opens Beef & Boards’ 2026 Season
Beef & Boards’ 2026 Season springs open with Agatha Christie’s legendary whodunit, The Mousetrap, now on stage. The record-breaking murder mystery – famous for keeping audiences guessing for more than 70 years – invites patrons to settle in for an exciting evening of suspense and intrigue.
Snow is piling up outside Monkswell Manor, but the tension indoors is even thicker. After a local woman is murdered, the guests and staff of this remote country house find themselves stranded in a blustery storm with a chilling realization: the killer is already among them. As suspicions multiply, secrets unravel, and a detective arrives, the mystery deepens. When a second murder occurs, the stakes skyrocket, culminating in Dame Agatha Christie’s famous surprise ending that has captivated generations.
Mollie Ralston (Malia Munley) is distraught and comforted by her husband Giles (Jae Woo) after the police called their new guest house to inform her a sergeant was on his way. (Photo provided by Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre)
The Mousetrap holds the Guinness World Record for the longest-running play, having run continuously since its debut in 1952 with over 30,000 performances.
Filled with colorful characters – a pair of newlywed innkeepers, Mollie (Malia Munley) and Giles (Jae Woo) Ralston, a peculiar spinster Mrs. Boyle (Suzanne Stark), a quirky architect Christopher Wren (Jonathan Cobrda), the imposing retired Major Metcalf (Jeff Stockberger), an unexpected traveler Mr. Paravicini (Adam Du Plesis), a sharp-tongued jurist Miss Casewell (Hannah Embree), and a skiing investigator Det. Sgt. Trotter (Scot Greenwell) – The Mousetrap delivers clever twists and old-fashioned thrills.
Christopher Wren (Jonathan Cobrda) urges Miss Casewell (Hannah Embree) to come up with ways to annoy Mrs. Boyle. (Photo provided by Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre)
The Mousetrap is on stage for 44 performances through Feb. 15, and marks the start of Beef & Boards’ exciting new season. Every performance includes Beef & Boards’ signature dinner buffet, along with coffee, tea, or lemonade. Gourmet desserts and bar beverages are available for purchase.
Tickets are available exclusively through Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre at BeefAndBoards.com or by calling the box office at (317) 872-9664. Guests are encouraged to avoid third-party sellers, as those tickets may not be valid and can include additional fees.
Christopher Wren (Jonathan Cobrda), right, tells Giles (Jae Woo) that he won’t leave him alone with Mollie (Malia Munley) after he learned Giles lied about being in London the previous day. (Photo provided by Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre)
Note: Starting in 2026, all Tuesday through Saturday evening shows begin at 7:30 p.m., while the start time for Sunday early evening performances remains at 7 p.m.
Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, Indiana’s only year-round professional dinner theatre, has been serving up exceptional entertainment since 1973.
