The Murder Mystery Co's Dinner Theater Show

The Murder Mystery Co is bringing its interactive dinner theater to The Old Spaghetti Factory in downtown Phoenix, with the first show on Saturday, October 24. It's a comedic whodunit where you don't just watch the story—you're part of it. Professional actors weave the mystery through the courses of a full three-course meal, and the room plays along as detectives. You'll question suspects, gather clues, and work with your table team to solve the crime, a format the company often compares to a live-action version of the game Clue. Some guests are even selected to play suspects themselves.

The venue adds its own character to the night. The Old Spaghetti Factory is a downtown Phoenix landmark in a building that dates back to 1921, originally the Cole Mansion and the Baker House. It still shows off antique lighting, stained glass, and a restored Phoenix Railway trolley car. The company also stages private murder mystery events at venues chosen by the client and has been featured on ABC's Shark Tank.

Shows run about two and a half hours, and doors open half an hour early. The experience is recommended for ages 13 and up. Tickets are $69 plus fees per person. If you can't make the first one, there are several more dates coming up: Friday, October 30 at 7:30 PM; Saturday, November 7 at 7 PM; Friday, November 13 at 7:30 PM; and Friday, November 20 at 7:30 PM. The first show is Saturday, October 24 at 7 PM at 1418 North Central Avenue.