S2P6 - The Prologues: Ken Ludwig's Moriarty

S2P6 - The Prologues: Ken Ludwig's Moriarty

From As You Mic It by Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival

May 19, 2026 · 7 min · Season 2 · Episode 20

About this episode

This episode explores Ken Ludwig's Moriarty, a theatrical whodunit featuring Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson.

Get ready for Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival’s 2026 Legends and Legacy Season with As You Mic It: The Prologues . In this mini-episode, we unravel the mystery of Ken Ludwig’s Moriarty: A New Sherlock Holmes Adventure , a fast-moving theatrical whodunit filled with danger, disguises, and razor-sharp wit. Directed by Matt Pfeiffer and performed in repertory with Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet , this thrilling adventure follows Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson as they race to outsmart their legendary enemy. Packed with suspense, comedy, and clever twists, Moriarty celebrates the enduring legacy of one of literature’s greatest detectives while delivering all the excitement of a classic detective story brought to life onstage. Single tickets are now on sale at pashakespeare.org or by calling the box office at (610) 282-9455. Hosted by: Kim Carson Moriarty at Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Mentioned in this episode: Become an Underwriter Today! Contact podcast@pashakespeare.org for more information. Single Tickets on Sale Now

People in this episode

Host: Kim Carson

Topics covered

  • theater
  • mystery
  • Sherlock Holmes
  • comedy
  • detective story

Keywords

  • Ken Ludwig
  • Moriarty
  • Sherlock Holmes
  • theater
  • Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, pashakespeare.org

Books & works: Ken Ludwig's Moriarty: A New Sherlock Holmes Adventure, Romeo and Juliet

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