Towngate Theatre presents “The Mousetrap”

Towngate Theatre presents “The Mousetrap” by Agatha Christie, produced by Special Arrangement with Concord Theatricals.

Cassandra Majetich directs.

Shows take place September 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 2025. Curtain is at 8pm Fridays and Saturdays. A 3pm matinee takes place Sunday, September 21.

About the Play

Brimming with intrigue, sophisticated humor and surprising twists, Agatha Christie’s iconic murder mystery “The Mousetrap” is the longest running show, of any kind, in the world.

Set in the snowbound Monkswell Manor, the story begins with the brutal murder of a woman on Culver Street, accompanied by the haunting nursery rhyme “Three Blind Mice.” As new guests arrive at the manor, including a peculiar cast of characters, they soon find themselves trapped together due to a severe snowstorm.

The play explores themes of good versus evil, mistaken identities, and the complexities of human nature. Christie’s clever plotting, suspenseful narrative and compelling characters keep audiences guessing until the end.

Get Tickets

Admission is $15 ($13 OI members). Purchase tickets online or call 304-242-7700.

Season tickets are available online or by calling 304-242-7700.

2025-26 Towngate Theatre Main Stage Season
Sponsored by Unified Bank

“The Mousetrap”
September 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 2025

“The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)”
November 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 2025

“You Can’t Take It With You”
May 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 2026

Experience the magic of art onstage…

Towngate is the premiere venue for community theater in Wheeling. Enjoy an intimate theater experience. Marvel at and applaud the talent of local actors. Experience a variety of though-provoking, heartwarming, comedic and historically significant works from renowned playwrights and talented newcomers. When watching a stage production, you are transported into a different world. Escape from reality and feel the energy created by sharing an intimate space with actors and fellow theatergoers. Live action happens right before your eyes. There’s no app for that!  Furthermore, theater is a social experience meant to be shared with one another. So, bring your family and friends and meet new friends, too. And, most importantly, support your local actors, directors, stage managers, set and costume designers. They spend months working to bring characters and stories to life. Their efforts produce amazing art time and time again.

Towngate: Where Community Meets Creativity

Towngate is a cornerstone of creative life in Wheeling and serves as an entertainment destination for residents of the Ohio Valley and beyond. People of all ages and backgrounds gather here to create and experience art onstage. Most of all, Towngate celebrates the essential power of theater to illuminate our common humanity. The community enjoys and participates in hundreds of live performances, classes and workshops year-round.