Frequently Asked Questions About Public Murder Mystery Dinner Shows

Our public shows are generally two to two and a half hours full of mystery, intrigue, and murder! This includes a three-course meal (drinks and gratuity are not included), and a three-act show. The show contains two "investigation times" where you can mingle with other guests and our mystery experts.

We usually have shows once or twice each month. This depends largely on the location. Use the Public Shows tab at the top of this page to check available dates near you.

We strongly encourage our guests to dress according to the theme of the show — it makes the evening more fun for everyone! However, if you choose not to dress up, we suggest business casual or nicer.

Yes! We accommodate groups of all sizes at our public shows, as long as we have available seating. The larger the group, the earlier you'll want to reserve your seats. To make sure your whole party can be accommodated, we suggest purchasing all tickets at once.

Whenever and wherever possible, we work with our venues to provide menus and substitutions necessary to accommodate the needs of our ticketholders. Your tickets will indicate the presence of gluten-free or vegan substitutions.

Absolutely — as long as seats are still available for that show. To add people to your reservation simply purchase more tickets. As long as we have tickets available, your party can grow.

Please arrive thirty minutes prior to the beginning of your show. This allows you time to get your picture taken, get any drinks you desire before the show, mingle with our mystery experts, and get settled at your table. We cannot guarantee entry for late arrivals.

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A Public Murder Mystery Dinner Show is a live, interactive dinner theater experience where guests enjoy a multi-course meal while professional actors perform a murder mystery throughout the room. Audience members help solve the crime by interviewing suspects, examining clues, and working together to identify the killer.

Our Boston-area Public Murder Mystery Dinner Shows are hosted at select restaurants and event venues throughout the region. Visit our show schedule for current locations and upcoming performances.

Yes. Every Public Murder Mystery Dinner Show ticket includes a multi-course dinner served during the performance.

No. Participation is always optional. Some guests enjoy interacting with suspects throughout the evening, while others prefer solving the mystery with their table. Either way, you'll have a great time.

Yes. Selected guests may be invited to portray suspects during the performance. If chosen, you'll receive simple character information, light costume pieces, and guidance from our professional actors.

No. Costumes are completely optional, although many guests enjoy dressing to match the evening's theme.

Yes. Themes, characters, suspects, and storylines rotate throughout the year, giving returning guests a new mystery to solve each time they attend.

Absolutely. Most audience members are experiencing a murder mystery dinner for the first time. Our actors explain everything and guide guests through the investigation from start to finish.

Definitely. Public Murder Mystery Dinner Shows combine dinner, live entertainment, audience participation, comedy, and mystery into one of Boston’s most unique date night experiences.