OUR MURDER MYSTERIES

“The Murdered Mistress”     

         It's 1968 and Senator Joe Jackson is running for President of the United States. With the Republican National Convention looming ahead, Joe is on a train tour gathering more support. Unfortunately, during one of his whistlestops, someone discovers that the body of actress Mitzy Monroe is found dead in his bed in his train compartment!

“Marriage, Mob, & Murder!”

        The daughter of the Balconi Mob Family is marrying the son of the Stiletto Mob Family. When the body of young Tony Stiletto is found riddled with bullets in his car on the way to the church, the two families decide to head to the reception to make sense of the violence. Soon, both families begin pointing fingers at one another and more violence emerges. It’s Romeo & Juliet – Mob Style!

“A Murderous Reunion”

         The Calvin Coolidge High School Class of 1993 celebrates their 30th Reunion. Unfortunately, days before the reunion, the former class president, Jason Jensen,  is blown up in his car in the parking lot of Taco Heaven. Everyone wanted him dead!
 

"The Haunting Party!"    

       The cast & crew of the 1942 film, "Return to Horror Island" join Director Victor Marshall for a private screening of this new film. Apparently someone wants to turn the movie plot into reality!  (Great for Halloween Parties!!!)

“Dead Man’s Hand”

       Eight of the World’s top poker players compete in an underground poker tournament for a winner-take-all purse of $7.5 million dollars. The loser goes home in a body bag.

“Music, Murder, and Mayhem!”

       The famed singing trio, the Monroe Sisters, perform in a private concert for their adoring home town fans before embarking on their farewell tour. Alas, one of the sisters is targeted for murder!  
(*** Suitable for a Holiday Themed Party if desired) 

“Goering’s Diamonds”

       It’s 1945 near the end of World War II. The location is a train station in Lyon, France where an international group of suspects have all gathered to try and steal a suitcase of diamonds from an American Army Officer. The result is deadly.

(Can also be performed on a train or on a boat)

“Another Fistful of Bullets!”

       A film production company is rehearsing and shooting scenes for an upcoming B-western movie, “Another Fistful of Bullets!” There are those who will go to great lengths to ensure that the movie is never made!

“The Murderer Who Came to Dinner!”

       Eccentric Millionaire Nicholas Shockley has invited 7 guests with murderous pasts to dinner under false pretenses. They discover that they are involved in a deadly game in which one of them will be murdered that night!  

“The Ghost of Windsor Manor”

       An eccentric unmarried sister, to the dismay of her wealthy family, hosts a party for her friends even though her younger brother was discovered dead hanging from the balcony railing that morning. A note was pinned to his body warning the family to leave the manor at once! Apparently the Ghost of Windsor Manor has returned to wreck havoc on the family!

“Murder at the Opera”

        Famed Opera Tenor, Luciano Manicotti, collapsed on the stage of Carnegie Hall just three weeks ago – poisoned! Now his widow and daughter have called together Luciano’s closest friends and business associates for a reading of the will and a séance to see if his murderer can be revealed.

“Post Time for Murder!”

         It’s time for the Running of the Roses. Favorite, Big Black, is scheduled to run away with the race, but there are many who will do everything in their power to keep the Thoroughbred from racing.
 (Great for Derby, Preakness, and Belmont Parties!!!)
 

"Twas the Murder Before Christmas!"
      It's Christmas time at the McPherson house. The entire dysfunctional family has joined together to meet Uncle Charlie's new bride, Tatiana, on Christmas Eve.  Charlie is wealthy and the family is dying to get their hands on his money! (Holiday Theme Party)

“The Butler Didn’t Do It!”

       Eccentric millionaire, Jet Harrison, hosts a launch party for his family and members of the military and government. He is pleased to announce that his company has just built the world’s fastest and most advanced fighter jet. But at the party’s outset, his loyal and devoted butler is found dead in the kitchen. What follows is intrigue and corporate espionage!

“Fashion Runway: Murdering Diva’s”

         Judges Heidi Klam, Simon Howell, and  Neena Garcia all prepare to name a finalist in a reality TV show competition featuring 5 contestants who compete for the World’s Top Fashion Designer. The contestants all have deadly intentions to win at all cost!
 

"Belles, Bourbon & Belladonna!"
      The Castle Family has been distilling bourbon in Kentucky since 1878. Woodson Everett Castle Jr., the owner, is now dying of cancer. He has three daughters and a son. Unwilling to leave the business in the hands of his daughters, he is also worried about his worthless son who is more interested in chasing booze, women, horse, and cards. So he has laid down the law to his son - straighten up and get married in the next 90 days and the distillery will be his. Now the son has brought home a fiancee and there are many who are  unhappy about this turn of events!

“Broadcast Murder!"

       A Green Bay, Wisconsin TV news station prepares for the 6 0’clock news in the midst of a blizzard and a chaotic Christmas shopping spree just days before the holiday. The general manager, who was despised by all, is discovered murdered in his office minutes before the broadcast.  (Holiday Theme Party)

"The Haunted Train!"

       The wife of Hollywood horror film director, Victor Marshall, travels aboard a train to San Francisco.  Within the last year she has been terrorized by images of ghosts and suspects that someone is trying to scare her to death! 

“Murder at the Museum”

         The newly discovered stolen Picasso painting - 'Tete de Cheval' - goes on the auction block at a museum in the midst of a gala party and fundraiser. There are those who will go to great lengths to get their hands on that painting!

 “Quest for Murder!"

         Its 1903 in London, England. The Royal Geographical Society is celebrating an historical find which occurred on an expedition to the Middle East to find the Holy Grail. Sir Alexander Hunt has found the priceless bonze statue of the horse of Alexander the Great - Bucephalus! Thievery is in the cards tonight along with murder!

"Prohibition Murder!"

        Chicago Mayor "Big Bill" Thomas, an advocate for prohibition, is secretly attending a local speak easy to celebrate a new city government contract. His enemies have tracked him to Kitty Malone's to kill him!

"Clueless!"   

        7 Guests, a Butler, and a Maid have been each offered $100,000 to spend the night in a creepy mansion. But one is offered a million dollars to commit murder! If they all survive by morning, they each collect their money. If not, then all bets are off!

"Murder on the 20th Century Ltd.”

         It's 1937, and an actress is being escorted on a train by an FBI agent to go to New York to testify in a murder trial as the government's secret witness.  But someone is aboard the train to try and stop her from making it to New York alive!

 “Silent Night, Deadly Night!”

         Eight Guests are staying at a luxury ski resort when a blizzard hits and an avalanche closes down the only road leading down the mountain. The power goes out and when lights are restored, it is discovered that the Resort Owner is found stabbed to death! It’s a night of terror!  
(*** Suitable for a Holiday Theme Party)

"A Fragile Heart"   

        Set in 1955. Joanna and Skip Hart are celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary and have invited three other couples to join them. The men all served together in the 5th Bombardment Squadron in the Pacific. The evening’s festivities collapse into mayhem when Joanna is poisoned and falls dead. 

(*** Suitable also for a Valentine's Day Party)

“Murder on the Mountain”

         It is 1933, and a group of Guests stay at a mountain inn.  When a desperate mountain man attempts to rob the guests one morning, a young teenage boy is shot and killed. The man flees and the law is called. He is tracked down by a deputy sheriff who arrests him and attempts to bring him in. Unfortunately, a torrential rain storm hits and the two men are forced to seek shelter at the nearest refuge – the inn where the crime was committed. Now the mountain man faces his accusers.

“Trial by Murder!”

        It’s 1933, and Railroad Baron, J.P. Morgenstern, is on trial for manslaughter. One of his trains derailed costing the lives of 72 people. It’s the trial of the century and many want J.P. dead!

 “Speak Easy of Murder!”

         It’s 1928, and Mobster and bootlegger, Danny “Lucky” Campisano hosts the Grand Opening of his new Speak Easy for friends and associates. He has ordered a special case of illegal gin just for the occasion. Unfortunately, the gin is poisoned and someone wants to spoil the party!   
(*** Suitable for a Holiday Party if desired!)
 

"A Murderous Wake"

         Charlie McPherson has died, leaving a legacy of $7.5 million to his heirs. But Detective Columbus shows up at the wake to inform the greedy family members that someone has switched out his medication - causing him to have a massive heart attack!
 

"Avenue M"

        A group of misfit Puppets have been hired for the cast of new children's TV show - "Avenue Kids." Unfortunately, jealousy, greed, and revenge all wreck havoc between the characters. It's puppets committing MURDER!
 

"A Murderous Match Game!"

       Remember the hit daytime TV game show, 'Match Game' ??? Step back in time with this hilarious rendition featuring the celebrities you loved back in the early 1970's!  It's murder with a side splitting laughs!

(*** Also available in the modern version with a current celebrity panel)
 

"The InnSpectre"

        An Inn is reportedly haunted by a murderous ghost. The Inn Keeper invites Buffy Winters, Dr. Peter Winkman, Grant Wilkens, Melissa Gordon, Ted and Lorena Warren, Harry Price, and Velma Winkley to verify the presence of the Spectre. It has murderous results!
 

"Murderous Megacon!"

       The 7th Annual MEGACON at the Los Angeles Convention Center is underway. This is the largest annual convention for fans of science fiction, fantasy, comic books, live action films, & video games. But tragedy has struck with the shocking news of the murder of legend, Lee Stanley - the founder of Marvelous Comics!
 

 "Trial For The Living Dead!"

        Based on the true story of the worst industrial tragedy in the history of the United States, this historical tale of the Hawk's Nest Tragedy of the early 1930's is told in a courtroom drama.
 

 "A Taste for Murder!"

        Seven of the World's Finest Chefs gather together to compete for the title of Top Chef on the hit TV Show, "The Next Top Chef!" Ego and Pride are on the menu in this cut throat competition. One of the chefs also discovers that POISON is on the menu as well!
 

 "Murder at the USO!"

        It's 1944 in Paris, France. American troops have rescued the city, and American entertainers have arrived to perform for the troops. But one of the performers is a Nazi sympathizer and has plans to kill an American Spy! Detective Hercule Parrott is on hand to solve the mystery.
 

"The Ghost of the Mike Fink!"

        Commodore Nathan West leads an expedition on the Ohio River to search for lost sunken French gold! Everyone is dying to get their hands on the gold valued at $100 million!  (MOST SUITABLE for a Riverboat Cruise)
 

"Until Parted by Death"

        It's the final day of a Dance Marathon in 1935. The top prize is $500 and only three couples remain on the dance floor. Who will survive to claim the top prize money?
 

"The Deadly Valentine"

       Country Western singing star, Blake Kirby, has been found strangled to death in his hotel room the morning after winning the Grammy Award for his hit song "My Valentine to You!" His success had deadly consequences.
 

"Murder at the Bunny Tail Mansion!"

        Magazine owner, Lou Heffner, is hosting a party for the new James Blonde spy movie, 'Inspectre' at his Bunny Tail Mansion. Jealousy seems to be the plot in a mystery filled with plenty of laughs and sexy surprises.  (Adult Audience)   *** (Suitable also for Halloween or Holiday Themed Party)

"The Secret of the Cobra's Kiss!" 

          A NEW Natalie Drew Mystery tailored for Family Friendly and younger audiences.  Princess Rani Devi Karan from India is touring the United States along with a priceless family heirloom - a statue of a cobra with sapphire eyes. The two eyes of the cobra are worth millions and everyone wants to get their hands on them!

"Murder on the Silk Road!"

        It's 1902 and a British Exploration Team, known as the Hunt Expedition, has arrived in Dunhuang, China to explore some the Mogao caves along the Silk Road. Led by Alex Hunt, the team is celebrating an historic find.

"The Newly Dead Game!"

        TV Host, Bill Eubanks, hosts a dangerous game that pits newly married couples against one another in a series of revealing question rounds to determine how much they really know about each other.

"The Nights of Our Lives!" 

        Pine Tree Valley in New York is abuzz with the news of the return of Lorie Francis who disappeared 2 years ago. But her fiance, Lake Spencer, does not know that she has returned. It's a murderous soap opera to end all soap opera's!!!
 

"The  Noel Express"

      Various travelers are on board a train departing London, England in 1934. It's Christmas time, and a young wealthy socialite is bringing home his new fiancee to meet his parents for the first time. One problem... he vanishes aboard the moving train - nowhere to be found!
 

"Murder at Midnight!"

      Four couples who live in an upscale cul de sac in Santa Barbara, California gather for a neighborhood cocktail party. They soon learn that the pool boy who cleans and maintains each of their pools has been found dead. Its the desperate housewives of Santa Barbara!
 

"Murder at the Opry!"

      Some of the biggest names from the Grand Ole Opry in the 1960's have gathered together for a special concert. Unfortunately, the Show's producer is found stabbed to death in his office right before the show. Could one of the stars that night also be targeted???
 

"Murder in Key Largo!"

      It's 1937 and Philip Merlot is vacationing in Florida. He unwittingly is taken hostage by gangster, Johnny Marco, who intends to take him and his crew to Cuba to strike a deal for some counterfeit money.

"The Case for Matrimonial Bliss"

       A Bridal Rehearsal Dinner, two wealthy families, scandal, infidelity, jealousy, greed, and nightshade all make for a dangerous recipe to spoil matrimonial bliss.

"Rat Pack and Poison!"

       It's 1960 at the Sands Casino and Hotel and legendary entertainers Frank Cilantro and Dean Martino are performing at a fundraiser.  A killer is not feeling so charitable. (This is a musical show & mystery)

"Deadly Intentions!"   

       The anchors of the hit TV show, Breakfast With America, Meredith Miller and Christopher Scott are hosting an industry Holiday Party at Meredith’s house, when Manhattan Medium, Teresa Capito, shows up uninvited and warns that a murder will occur here that night! 

"The Great Huntington Raid!"

      Paramount Pictures is filming a movie about the Jesse James Gang's bank robbery of Huntington Bank in West Virginia. Controversy swirls amongst the cast and crew as the film's executive producer arrives to visit the troubled movie set.
 

"Once Upon a Murder!"

      The Fairy Godmother has been brutally murdered - stabbed to death on the steps of the Palace!!! The people of the kingdom are in great fear now that her magic wand has been stolen. Even writer, Jacob Grimm, is worried about his ability maintain calm and order amongst the many characters of his stories which have come to life in this mystery.

"Holly Jolly Homicide!"   

      Chaos reigns at Bloomingale's Department Store when the annual Holiday Santa Claus is found stabbed to death. Yes, Virginia, there will be no Santa Claus this year.

"The Deadly Journey!"

        The year is 1944, and Hollywood Horror Film Director, Victor Marshall is preparing to start filming a new patriotic WWII movie, “They Dared To Come Back!”  He is travelling to San Diego by train with a stolen script and a handful of suspects that want him dead!

"Henry Potter and the Vanishing!"    

         Henry Potter is now an Auror at Hogwarts and a Defense Against Dark Arts Teacher.  But as the new semester begins, a few of the other instructors begin vanishing and its up to Henry to solve the mystery and potential murder!

"Mercedes, Murder & Mayhem!" 

          The year is 1954 and a Mercedes Race Car Team is testing out the Mercedes Benz W-196 R prior to the upcoming Spanish Gran Prix to be held at Pedralbes.  Unfortunately, test driver, Sterling Fisher, is killed when his brake lines snap sending the car into a horrific crash.  His father believes this was no accident!

"Engagement with Bourbon & Death!"

       It's 1928 in the midst of Prohibition and Castle Distillery in Lexington, KY actively works with Bootlegger, Dutch Schultz from New York. Charles Castle is getting married, but someone will try to spoil the engagement party and murder occurs!

"Peril in the Poconos!"

       It's 1960, and the male doo-wop trio, The Venturas, are performing at the Poconos. But murder takes top billing on the marquee that night!

"The Curse of the Lost Film!"

         An anonymous phone call to Hollywood Horror Film Director, Victor Marshall, has offered to ransom Victor's lost film, "Dr. Y,"  to him for $15,000! This is the Holy Grail of horror films as it had been lost to a tragic fire. But murder is delivered onto his doorstep instead!

"Project Murder!"

        The Greenbrier Bunker in West Virginia has now been completed and a secret Congressional delegation has been sent in 1962 to inspect the top secret hide-out. They soon discover that they have been trapped inside in a deadly game of murder!

"To the Moon & Back!" 

        Travel back to 1959 when the hit CBS TV Comedy, "To the Moon & Back!" was a top 20 program for star, Jimmy Valentine!  Guests will be part of a live recording of the show on the studio set. Unfortunately, a murder is part of the programming!

"A Veil for Murder!"   

        Beverly Bronson is dying from cancer, and she has invited her immediate family to her farm to witness the upcoming solar eclipse and give them news about her planned changes to her will.  The greedy members of her family will not be pleased with her plans!

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"Murder & the Great Steamboat Race!"

        Its 1927 and Riverboat Captain, Archibold Cannon, is hosting a grand party on the Belle of Cincinnati  the night before the Great Steamboat Race where he will face his rival, The Betsy Ann.  Someone is intent on spoiling Captain Cannon's luck!

(***AVAIBLE ONLY on BB RIVERBOATS in Newport, KY)

"Murder & the Belle of Idlewild!" 

          It's 1943, and the Idlewild is serving as a USO Nightspot on the Mississippi River.  Cabaret singer, Ruby Belle Castle, is the main attraction - and a target for murder tonight!

(***AVAILABLE ONLY on THE BELLE OF LOUISVILLE in Louisville, KY)

"Manhunt & Murder!"

           Columbia Pictures is filming a new movie, "Manhunt for an Outlaw!" about a Pinkerton Agent hunting down Frank and Jesse James. He has tracked them down to an Inn in Bardstown, KY. Murder ensues!

(***AVAILABLE ONLY at the TALBOTT TAVERN in Bardstown, KY)

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"MONKEY SOUP!"    This is our Comedy Show.... improv comedy sketches and stand-up routines all designed to keep you in stitches all night long.

***   WE NOW OFFER 3 MUSICAL CONCERT SHOWS

"Rat Pack Tribute Show"

Enjoy the music of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin as they present the music of your life. 

(*** Additional performers available include: Marilyn Monroe, Shirley MacLaine, Sammy Davis Jr.)

"The Monroe Sisters Live!"

Book this Trio of Sisters (Vivian, Ginger, and Tina) for a gem of a musical show. You pick the music genre (1940's, 1950's, 1960's, Classic Country from the 1960's, or Broadway).

"The Venturas!"

The male doo-wop vocal trio of Jack DelMar, Vincent Corsair, and Bobby Bonneville will entertain you with hits from the late 1950's and early 1960's.