Frequently Asked Questions About Private Murder Mystery Parties in Boston

We do all kinds of private events — birthday parties, corporate events, team building, bachelorette parties, holiday parties, charity fundraisers, and more. If you can dream it, we can theme it!

Our private shows work best with groups of 20 or more guests. We can accommodate groups of all sizes — from intimate gatherings to large corporate events of several hundred people.

Almost anywhere! We can come to your home, office, a restaurant, a banquet hall, a bar — you name it. As long as there's enough space for your guests and our performers, we can make it work.

We recommend booking at least 4-6 weeks in advance to ensure availability and give us enough time to perfect your show. For large events or peak dates, booking earlier is better.

Private shows typically run two to two and a half hours. This can be adjusted based on your event needs — just let us know when you inquire.

We provide the entertainment — you provide the food! We can work with your chosen venue or caterer to coordinate timing so the show flows seamlessly with your meal.

Fill out the inquiry form on this page or give us a call at (888) 643-2583. Our party planning experts will put together a custom quote based on your group size, location, and event details.

A private murder mystery is a live, interactive performance where professional local actors lead your guests through a mystery. Throughout the event, everyone has the opportunity to gather clues, question suspicious characters, discuss evidence, and work together to identify the killer.

No. Guests participate however they're most comfortable. Some enjoy interviewing suspects and taking the lead, while others prefer solving the mystery from their table. No scripts or acting experience are required.

The Murder Mystery Company performs at restaurants, hotels, banquet halls, offices, breweries, wineries, country clubs, private residences, and event venues throughout Boston and across Massachusetts.

We offer packages for groups of many different sizes. Whether you're planning a small private gathering or a large corporate event, your Personal Event Planner will recommend the package that's the best fit.

Your package includes professional local actors, costumes, props, clues, music, and everything needed to perform the mystery. We'll also help coordinate your event, recommend a theme, and answer any questions throughout the planning process.

Yes. We offer multiple interactive murder mystery themes, including masquerade balls, roaring 1920s mysteries, 1980s rock concerts, and many other storylines. We'll help you choose the theme that best matches your event and guests.

Most private murder mystery events last approximately two hours, with additional time beforehand for our actors to mingle with guests, assign characters, and explain how the mystery works.

Yes. Whether you're hosting at a restaurant, hotel, office, banquet hall, private residence, or another event venue throughout Boston and Massachusetts, we bring everything needed to perform the mystery.

Private murder mystery events are popular for birthday parties, corporate team building, holiday parties, client appreciation events, fundraisers, anniversaries, retirement celebrations, reunions, bachelor and bachelorette parties, and many other private gatherings looking for live, interactive entertainment.