Our 2025 Menu of Shows
For additional information or questions on our available shows email us at murdercafe.ny@gmail.com.
Mystery at the Arcade
Welcome to the Pac Rat Castle, the ultimate arcade experience of the 80s. You’ll experience Mystery Maze, the newest game in the country. It’ll give you the chance to watch two eager contestants solve a thrilling mystery as they play to win. Unlike other arcade games, the characters that are encountered in Mystery Maze are not on a screen but alive. Yes, The Pac Rat Castle is where the game is alive and a real murder mystery is waiting to be solved.
AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE DINNER EVENTS AND MYSTERY WEEKENDS BEGINNING MARCH 2025
Rodney and Juliet's Wedding
You are invited to the wedding of Rodney Woodbead and Juliet Hogg! They're both so in love they can't wait to get married. The only problem is, their families aren't so sure. The Woodbeads see the Hoggs as a bunch of ignorant mountaineers, and the Hoggs think the Woodbeads are a bunch of stuck-up snobs. Rodney and Juliet hope to convince them to put their differences aside, but everyone's plans go out the window when a murder occurs on the day of the wedding! As a wedding guest,YOU'RE invited to help Detective Little solve the case. Will our lovebirds still get hitched? Does love really conquer all? Come help us find out!
AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE DINNER EVENTS BEGINNING FEBRUARY 2025
Talked to Death
It’s 1974 and you are invited to a night of entertainment and disorder as you attend a live broadcast of The Very Late Show with Les Hope. You will witness the secrets behind the scenes, and the friction between Les and her whacky guests. Someone dies on the air. Can you guess whodunit and why?
AVAILABLE SPRING AND SUMMER 2025
A Dinner to Die For
Danny Crunkle, owner of Dan-Dee-Can-Dee, is merging with Hershel Crackleberry his biggest competitor. Danny’s dinner guests include his nutty ex-wife Sister Hazel, creamy girlfriend Lola, crunchy attorney Marsha Mallow and brittle chocolatier Rollo Goodbahr. Before your salad is served someone will poison Danny’s sweet deal and you’re either a suspect or a witness to murder!
AVAILABLE YEAR ROUND FOR YOUR PRIVATE PARTY OR FUNDRAISER. A DINNER TO DIE FOR CAN BE CUSTOMIZED FOR ANY INDUSTRY.
Death Valley Beauty Pageant
The Miss Ghastly Ghoul Pageant is showing signs of mold. Barnabas, the bloodsucking host, and witchy producer Hilda need to open the competition to audience members. Talent-challenged Misty and decaying diva Carrie are not happy. Chucky, the only judge, needs help from Cruella. Everyone will be fussed over by Freddie K, legendary pageant stylist. Someone will be crowned Queen of the Crypt – and someone will die trying.
AVAILABLE OCTOBER 2025
And, Murder Cafe's audience favorites that will never die!
Murder at the Mansion
The year is 1890 and the Vanderbilts dominate Hudson Valley society. Your evening begins when Frederick and Mrs. Vanderbilt host a summer garden party; you'll mingle with their wealthy neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. John Astor IV, as well as Vassar professor Percy Longfellow. You'll be fussed over by loyal butler, Horace, and fortune-hunting maid, Charlene. Katherine Kerry, a reporter on the scene, observes much more than glitz and gaiety when she witnesses a murder.
Now in its 9th year, this show is available and can be customized for any historic venue.
Murder at the Mic
You’re invited to enter the glamorous and cutthroat world of karaoke competition. Someone is killing the contestants at your annual Karaoke Clash. Jock Monte Bloch will invite audience members to sing from a pre-selected playlist. The contestants competing for the trophy include punk rocker Jools, hard rocker Judd, Broadway diva Berdie Zimmerman, lounge legend Jerry Saks and America’s sweetheart April-May.
Murder at the Mic is one of our most popular whodunits, and one that premiered in 2012. Perfect for your company party.
Murder at the Speakeasy
Dutch Schultz has opened a speakeasy to give girlfriend Lu Lu a place to sing but flapper Rosie isn’t having it. You’ll dance, dine and gulp the best hooch anywhere until tempers flair, bullets rain and the law shows up. A body will fall and it doesn’t look like the Charleston did it.
Whodunit and why?
Murder at the Speakeasy premiered in 2017 and it continues to be one of our most requested shows. It's perfect for your company or private party.
A Christmas Carol
Yes, A Christmas Carol. Murder Cafe has been performing a dinner theater version of this holiday classic since 2000. Now entering its 25th year, this family show is a tribute to the spirit of a traditional holiday. You will experience the joy of Christmas as you're invited to feast with the Cratchit family including Bob, Mrs. Cratchit, Belinda and everyone‘s favorite - Tiny Tim. In scenes right of out Dickens’ classic book, you’ll be treated to visits from Ebenezer Scrooge, his Nephew Fred, the Man of Goodwill, the ghost of Jacob Marley and the three spirits of Christmas. In addition, holiday carolers will entertain at your table.
Now booking 2025 public performances.
These popular shows are always available for private company parties, fundraising events and just because!