Production & Background
When did Moriarty by Ken Ludwig premiere?
April 29, 2023
What is the inciting incident in the play?
The theft of letters belonging to the King of Bohemia.
1. Who are the two main detectives in the play?
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson.
What city serves as the primary setting for the play?
London.
Who wrote Moriarty: A New Sherlock Holmes Adventure?
Ken Ludwig.
Where was the world premiere held?
Cleveland Play House, Allen Theatre.
Which famous female character joins Holmes and Watson in this play?
Irene Adler.
Which member of Holmes’s family appears in the play as part of the investigation?
Mycroft Holmes.
What time period is the story set in?
Victorian era.
Which previous Ludwig Sherlock Holmes play is Moriarty related to?
Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery.
Who directed the world premiere production?
Mark Brokaw and Michael Barakiva.
What larger threat is suggested in the plot?
World peace is at stake.
Who plays Sherlock Holmes in the original cast?
Christian Pedersen.
What kind of stage effect is used to emphasize suspenseful or dramatic moments?
Gunshot and fog/haze effects.
How many other Ken Ludwig plays has Cleveland Play House produced (as of Moriarty)?
Eight plays, including Moriarty
How many actors play roles in Moriarty?
Five actors.
What kind of tone does the play combine?
Mystery, comedy, and intrigue.
What are the names of the two street-urchin helpers who support Holmes and Watson?
Cartwright and Milker.
What common prop is used to symbolize Holmes’s methodical detective work?
A magnifying glass.
hat is Ken Ludwig’s profession besides being a playwright?
He is also a lawyer.
Approximately how many characters do those actors portray?
Over 40 roles.
Which Conan Doyle stories inspire Ludwig’s Moriarty?
A Scandal in Bohemia and The Final Problem.
Which character in the play serves as Sherlock Holmes’s landlady?
Mrs. Hudson.
What is the approximate running time of the play?
About 100 minutes with intermission.
Which company licenses performance rights for Ken Ludwig’s Moriarty?
Concord Theatricals.