Mystery Dinner Playhouse - Virginia Beach

The laughs abound in this "must do" fun filled evening for the whole family! Dinner is served to you at your table by a zany cast of characters who all the while are providing clues to help you solve the evening's crime. You'll be given bribe money to entice the "suspects" to give you better clues.

Now in our 12th smash year, we are Virginia Beach's must-see mystery dinner theatre. Audience members solve a hilarious comedy mystery while enjoying a delicious four course dinner.

If you're looking for a new and different place to celebrate with a night of major FUN, then come join our cast of killers at Mystery Dinner Playhouse. Perfect for couples, families, seniors, students & school groups, office parties, sales meetings, tour groups.....We're a whodunit of a good time! Virginia Beach is only a short drive from Norfolk.

About the Show: ~ When you arrive, you will be met at the door by one or two of the evening's "suspects" who will help you find your seats, show you to our cash bar, and get you ready for the mystery about to unfold.
~ When the first scene starts, keep a watchful eye open for clues, and jot down anything that look suspicious.
~ As the evening progresses, and the plot thickens, you will open a "clue dossier" which contains, among other things, special "bribe money" to use to entice the "suspects" to give you better clues.
~ Between scenes, our cast (always in character) serves you a delicious four course dinner. This gives you a chance to question each of the suspects about key elements of the murder.
~ At the end of the evening we collect your "solution forms" and give a prize to the person who best solves the mystery. We also give a prize to the more stupi...uh, well...creative answer!

MENU:
~ Homemade Soup
~ Garden Salad Vinaigrette
~ CHOICE OF 4 ENTREES:
~ Roast Prime Rib of Beef
~ Herb Roasted Chicken
~ Broiled Fish in a Lemon Dill Sauce
~ Vegetarian Entree (must order vegetarian entree in advance)
~ Fresh Garden Vegetables
~ Parsley New Potatoes, Pasta or Rice Pilaf
~ Warm Dinner Rolls & Butter
~ Fabulous Dessert
~ Coffee & Tea
~ Full cash bar with a thirst-quenching array of specialty drinks!

SHOW SCHEDULE:

Here's Killing You, Kid
April 14, 2008 - November 8, 2008
A 1940's detective film spoof
Move over Sam Spade, Mike Hammer & Phillip Marlowe, there's a new sleuth in town. He's got a case to solve and despite the Surgeon General's warning, it's going to take a lot of cigarettes and whiskey to tough it out. When you see this film noir spoof you're sure to say, "Play it again!"

Who Killed the Boss?
November 14, 2008 - April 25, 2009
A hilarious office party murder mystery
The weekend is almost here, the projects have been put to rest until Monday, and offices all over the country are preparing for the same honored tradition; THE COMPANY PARTY! And the folks here at National Universal Technology Services are no different. Every department is buzzing about the upcoming event. I mean, after last year's holiday toga party, who wouldn't be excited? Of course this year may be a bit restrained, but Helen from HR, and the folks from legal have been working for months to make sure that this year's bash is a good time for all, and yet still protecting the corporation from some of those silly liability issues that arose last year. All your favorite co-workers will be there; Rob from marketing, Bill from I.T., and the new intern, Amanda. The boss may even bring his wife. So come on out and celebrate a killer of a good time!

Fashion to Die For
May 1, 2009 - October 31, 2009
A fabulously funny fashion industry murder mystery
The world of high fashion is a buzz! Editors from Mademoiselle to Vogue are having a utter tizzy. Sylvia Skrong, Chief Editor of Eurogirl magazine has scored the coup of coups. She secretly set up a showdown of Haute Couture design contest between newcomer Cara Mia Puccaria and super designer, Pupi Pastorini. To the winner will be bestowed the title, "Designer of the Year." Winning could make young miss Puccaria a star, and could only help boost Pupi's sagging career. Cara Mia's assistant has been running around like the proverbial chicken with no head, and the boys backstage are about ready to pluck a few feathers. There are designers who would just kill for this opportunity. Who knows, Vera or Giorgio may be waiting in the wings, just in case something might happen to one of our contestants. Puccaria and Pastorini are bound to pull out all the stops to win this thing, so sit back and be prepared to see some fashion to die for!

REVIEWS:
"Thanks for a great evening! We'll be back!" - V.Power

"high camp...a true hoot...I may have to come back for seconds!" -Allison Swain, Style Magazine

"Unique experience...actors work their magic...a permanent part of area theatre!" - Judy Anderson, The Petersburg Progress Index

"Nothing could be more enthralling than filling the stomach with good food while challenging the mind with a humorous mystery. Adults and children alike would love to embark on this adventure!" -Ann Stein, The Peninsula News

"[Mystery Dinner Playhouse] serves up an extra helping of fun!" -Cathy Dyson, The Freelance Star

"I'm bringing my office back for a party!"- M. McDowell, Chester, VA

"It was wonderful! My first time, but not my last!" - D. Clark, Waynesboro, VA

"Fabulous performance...a tremendous hit with our clients!" - Stewart Title Guaranty Company

"Fantastic acting...I loved being included!" - R. Holmberg, Colorado Springs, CO

"We had so much fun the first time, we had to come back - and had more fun the second time!" - M. Chubin, Richmond, VA

Child rate applies to children under 12. Price includes tax;Gratuity not included. Please order online or call 800-713-7347 to order or for more information.