Saturday, May 9, 2026 1:30 pm Matinee
Milwaukee Rep - Checota Powerhouse Theater
The Curious Disappearance of Agatha Christie
This effervescent, charming new comedy celebrates writers, womanhood, and the stories that shape our lives. In 1926, famed author Agatha Christie vanished for 11 days, reappearing without explanation. The real-life case of the “Missing Mrs. Christie” became a tabloid sensation, but the reasons behind her disappearance remain unknown. Now, 100 years later, a devoted superfan stumbles upon the clues that could finally crack the case, launching a coming-of-age journey of memory and self-discovery – with the thrill of a good old-fashioned mystery.
Co-production with Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
“For budding detectives and soul searchers… whet your inner Hercule Poirot.” – San Francisco Chronicle
Running Time: Approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes with one intermission
Recommended Age: 12 and up
So much is new at the Rep! This is PLATO's first visit to the newly remodeled facilities. The new flagship performance space, the Checota Powerhouse Theater, sets the stage for epic dramas and powerful musicals with an industry-first convertible stage and Broadway-level production values that elevate every performance. New features include wider seats, cupholder, better sightlines, aisle railings, new assisted listening system and more.
Tickets: Our group will be seated in pairs on the left in rows A, B, C and D seats 7 & 8 and on the right mirroring the seats on the left. Seats will be assigned based on registration date.
Group Lunch is at The Public Market. We will save tables on the second-floor. Each person is responsible for ordering, paying for and carrying their own meal from one of the nine unique eateries in the Public Market to the second floor dining area. In addition to the nine eateries, there is a bakery, wine shop and bar, coffee shop, etc. An elevator and stairs access the second floor and restrooms near the seating area. Again, lunch is not included in your registration.
Our bus will also drop-off and pick-up at the Milwaukee Public Market for lunch alternatives. There are many nearby Third Ward restaurants from which to choose. Many restaurants have changed over time so please check to see if they will be open and we highly recommend that you make a reservation.
Historic Third Ward Official Restaurant List - Check to see if they are open.
Historic Third Ward Official Shopping List - Check to see if they are open.
This theater trip's patrons share a bus and group lunch with the patrons attending Frida...a Self Portrait.
Itinerary
Bear in mind that our boarding bus route is like Madison Metro or any other municipal bus service. Please arrive early at your boarding stop so you don’t miss the bus. When everyone is aboard and seated, we leave. Don’t be late. We can wait just 5 minutes at any one location.
Accessibility Policy: On the Badger Bus, you must be able to climb steps to board and exit the bus. If you need assistance, we require that you bring a friend to give you a hand.
Leaving Madison
9:30 AM Westside: Bus arrives for boarding at Oakwood University Woods, 6205 Mineral Point Road.
9:40 AM Westside: Bus departs from Oakwood University Woods (sooner if everyone is aboard).
10:15 AM Eastside: Bus departs East Towne former Sears at light pole #13. Leave for Milwaukee (sooner if everyone is aboard).
In Milwaukee
11:30 AM Drop of at Milwaukee Public Market, 400 N Water St., Milwaukee
12:55 PM Pick-up at Milwaukee Public Market
1:00 PM Drop off at Milwaukee Repertory, 108 E Wells St., Milwaukee
1:30 PM Frida…a Self Portrait and Mrs. Christie begin
2:45 PM Frida performance ends
3:35 PM Mrs. Christie performance ends
4:05 PM Depart for Madison (sooner if everyone is aboard)
Arrive Madison (Estimated)
5:20 PM Bus returns to East Towne
5:50 PM Bus returns to Oakwood University Woods
Non-Member Policy: Members must register their guests. Each PLATO member is entitled to bring one non-member guest per bus trip. Members may bring more than one guest near the registration deadline date if seats are available. Check with trip organizer. Non-member guests pay an additional $10 registration fee.
PLATO Membership: PLATO membership is $60.00/year and all memberships renew on August 1.
Mail-in registration form linked here.
For further information, contact theater trip organizers:
Sue Josheff, sooziej@sbcglobal.net 608-770-3828 or
Nancy McClements, nancymcclements@gmail.com 608-358-4478
