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Get ready for a New Orleans evening packed with mystery, laughter, suspense, and interactive entertainment at The Murder Mystery Company’s Public Murder Mystery Dinner Theater. Once the story begins, you’re transported into an immersive investigation where secrets, suspects, and surprises await around every corner.
Created by Scott Cramton, a Shark Tank winner, founder of The Murder Mystery Company, and producer of the award-winning Off-Broadway production Speakeasy Die Softly, this unique dinner theater experience brings together a three-course meal and a live murder mystery. Guests take on the role of detectives, following leads, discovering evidence, questioning suspects, and collaborating to solve the crime.
Unlike conventional theater, this experience invites you into the story. You aren’t just watching the mystery—you’re helping solve it. And because anyone could be the murderer, no suspect is above suspicion. Professional actors guide the investigation and create opportunities for guests to participate at their preferred comfort level. Whether you’re eager to interact with the cast or would rather quietly hunt for clues, expect plenty of suspicious behavior, unexpected twists, and a question that could change the entire mystery…
Can you catch the killer before they strike again?
A New Orleans Public Murder Mystery Dinner Show starts with guests entering an interactive world of mystery where anything can happen. From the opening moments, the story introduces suspicious characters, hidden motives, clues, evidence, and unexpected developments that keep guests engaged and guessing until the end.
Throughout the show, some guests will be chosen to play suspects and receive character information and playful costume accessories. Other attendees become detectives, teaming up with the people at their table to question suspects, analyze evidence, search for clues, and work together to solve the murder.
Professional actors keep the mystery moving and make sure everyone can participate comfortably. Guests who enjoy the spotlight have opportunities to take on bigger roles, while those who prefer to remain behind the scenes can help their table solve the case at their own pace. This adaptable approach makes a New Orleans murder mystery dinner show a fun and engaging experience whether guests are outgoing, reserved, or somewhere in between.
More Than Dinner. A Night of Mystery.
Your ticket includes:
A professionally produced live murder mystery dinner theater performance
A delicious three-course meal
An opportunity to step into the investigation, uncover clues, and solve the mystery
The perfect excuse to dress up and make a night of it
A one-of-a-kind entertainment experience unlike any other night out in New Orleans
No two performances are exactly alike.
The audience changes. The suspects change. The accusations change. The laughter never does.
A Unique New Orleans Night Out for Every Occasion
Need ideas for things to do in New Orleans? A Public Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Show from The Murder Mystery Company is perfect for couples, birthday celebrations, friend groups, visitors, and anyone looking for an entertaining night out. Guests enjoy dinner while taking part in an interactive mystery filled with laughter, suspense, clues, comedy, and unexpected developments.
Planning to dress for the occasion? Feel free to wear a costume—it’s encouraged, but completely optional.
New Mysteries and Themes All Year Long
Every month brings another opportunity to step into a new mystery. Meet fresh suspects, encounter original characters, follow new clues, and experience unexpected twists in settings such as a glamorous Billionaire’s Masquerade Ball, a 1920s Mafia Wedding, an Old Hollywood Gala, an ’80s Battle of the Bands, Wedding Gone Wrong, or a Holiday Party.
Because The Murder Mystery Company offers different murder mystery themes and stories throughout the year, returning guests can enjoy a completely different experience each time they attend. There’s always something new to investigate.
Why Choose The Murder Mystery Company?
With more than two decades of experience, The Murder Mystery Company has entertained millions of people across the United States. Our immersive murder mystery experiences invite guests to participate, investigate, laugh, and become part of a memorable live event.
Shark Tank winner Scott Cramton founded The Murder Mystery Company with a vision for creating an interactive alternative to traditional dinner theater. Today, our experiences combine professional performers, engaging storytelling, comedy, and audience participation to put guests directly into the mystery.
Our experience and innovative entertainment approach have made us The Experts in Mystery Entertainment, bringing audiences The Event Everyone Is Dying to Attend.
Reserve Your Seats for a New Orleans Murder Mystery
Ready to enjoy a night of dinner, mystery, laughter, and suspense in New Orleans? Join us for an upcoming Public Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Show! Every performance offers limited seating, so reserve your tickets today and prepare for a unique night out filled with interactive entertainment, unexpected twists, and memories your group will be talking about long after the show.
Reserve Now →Frequently Asked Questions About Our Public Murder Mystery Dinner Theater 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 ticket holders.
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 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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