Playwright Ken Ludwig poses for a portrait in his home, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Washington. Photo: Supplied / Evan Vucci
A surprise phone call lead award-winning playwright, the most performed of his generation, Ken Ludwig into the world of murder mysteries, becoming the chosen playwright for the Agatha Christie estate.
Ken Ludwig has had six shows performed on Broadway and eight in London's West End, and many of his works are a standard part of the American repertoire. His 35 plays and musicals have been performed in over 30 countries in more than 20 languages and are produced throughout the United States every night of the year.
His 1989 comedy Lend Me a Tenor scored three Tony Awards and was produced on Broadway and in London by Andrew Lloyd Webber. He's also a big Shakespeare fan. His book How to Teach Your Children Shakespeare was a bestseller.
Later this month, Ken's version of Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express will be performed by the Auckland Theatre Company.
