Crescent City Stage Announces New Orleans Premiere of Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B

Crescent City Stage presents the New Orleans premiere of Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B, a fast-paced comedy by acclaimed playwright Kate Hamill. Opening August 28th, 2025 and running through September 14, performances will take place at the Marquette Theater on the
Loyola University campus.

In a reimagining of the beloved Sherlock Holmes mythos, Hamill’s fresh adaptation gives the legendary detectives a feminist, contemporary spin. This time, Sherlock Holmes and Joan Watson are roommates navigating mystery, trauma, and digital overload in a post-pandemic world. With sharp humor, physical comedy, and a pulse on modern anxieties, Holmes and Watson are an Odd Couple for the age of Instagram and anxiety.

Directed by CCS Artistic Director Elizabeth Newcomer, the production features Lorene Chesley as Sherlock Holmes, Brittany Chandler as Dr. Joan Watson, Sarah Colbert Cutrer as Irene Adler & others, and Jarrod Smith as Lestrade & others.

All performances take place at the Marquette Theater at Loyola University (6365 St. Charles Ave), Thursday through Sunday. Special event nights—including talkbacks and themed post-show gatherings—can be found on the company’s website: www.crescentcitystage.com where tickets are now on sale.