Join us for a night of mystery, murder, and laughter at an upcoming public dinner theater show in New York. Open to all — no group needed!
See Upcoming Dates →What’s Included?
Three-Course Meal
Enjoy a full dinner while the mystery unfolds around your table.
Live Performance
Professional actors perform a hilarious whodunit right in the room.
You Solve the Crime
Interrogate suspects, gather clues, and submit your final accusation.
Two Hours of Fun
Shows run approximately two to two and a half hours, including dinner.
Dinner Menu
Carmine's Italian Restaurant
$129 + fees
Approximately 2.5 Hours
Speakeasy, Die Softly
Step back in time to the roaring 20s with Speakeasy, Die Softly, a murder mystery dinner show at Carmine’s! Between flappers, mobsters, and bootleg liquor, the night begins with high spirits but quickly takes a deadly turn. Can you help crack the case before the culprit slips away?
Monday at 7:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) Friday at 7:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) Saturday at 4:00 p.m. (doors open at 3:30 p.m.) and 8:00 p.m. (doors open at 7:30 p.m.) Sunday at 5:00 p.m. (doors open at 4:30 p.m.)
Parking: Parking Garages are available. This is an easy and frequent stop for mass transit options. Carmine's will validate parking from Edison Parkfast, 332 W 44th St (RIGHT SIDE ONLY) $20 up to 4 hours reimbursed. Just bring your parking ticket to the Carmine’s host stand! Other parking garages are nearby, but validation is not offered.
Transit: Easily accessible via the Times Square 42nd Street subway station, with numerous subway lines including the 1, 2, 3, 7, N, R, A, C, E, B, D, F, and M. Bus routes M7, M10, M20, M27, M42, 27,104 are also nearby, along with proximity to the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
Current Showtimes
Get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with mystery, laughter, suspense, and live interactive entertainment. The Murder Mystery Company’s Public Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Shows place guests directly inside the story, where the investigation unfolds around you.
Shark Tank winner Scott Cramton, founder of The Murder Mystery Company and producer of the award-winning Off-Broadway immersive murder mystery Speakeasy Die Softly, has brought this unique theatrical experience to New York. Enjoy a three-course dinner as you become part of a live murder mystery, following clues and collaborating with fellow guests to uncover the truth.
There’s no sitting quietly in the audience. In this live-action murder mystery, anyone could be the killer—even you. Professional immersive actors guide the experience while allowing guests to participate at their own comfort level, making it a great night out for both outgoing and reserved personalities. Prepare for unexpected twists, suspicious characters, and one deadly question…
Can You Catch the Killer Before They Strike Again?
From the moment you arrive at Carmine’s Time Square, you’re part of the mystery. Enter an immersive world where suspicious suspects surround you, clues are waiting to be discovered, and nothing is quite what it seems.
Want to be part of the action? Some outgoing guests become characters in the mystery, complete with character information and light costume accessories. Other guests take on the role of detectives, joining forces with their table teams to question suspects, examine evidence, follow clues, and crack the case.
Professional actors keep the story moving and guide guests throughout the experience. Whether you love being in the spotlight or prefer solving the mystery from your table, you can participate at your own pace. The result is an interactive murder mystery experience that works for both introverts and extroverts.
More Than Dinner. A Night You’ll Remember.
Your ticket includes:
A live, professionally produced murder mystery dinner theater performance
A delicious three-course meal at Carmine’s Times Square
An interactive mystery where you can investigate suspects, uncover clues, and help solve the case
The perfect opportunity to dress up and enjoy a memorable night out
A unique entertainment experience unlike anything else in the New York area
No two performances are exactly alike.
The audience changes. The suspects change. The accusations change. The laughter never does.
Perfect for Date Nights, Birthdays, and Group Outings
Turn a birthday, date night, group outing, or evening with visiting friends and family into an unforgettable interactive adventure. Start with dinner, step into the mystery, laugh with your fellow guests, and become part of a story that stays with you long after the killer is revealed.
Dress up if you want to—but costumes are never required.
A roaring 20s mystery
Slip into your finest glad rags and enter Lou Zar’s speakeasy, where the jazz is hot, the games are risky, and the “soda pop” flows freely. But when the feds come sniffing, and a murder is revealed, the stakes soar higher than the roulette wheel. Work alongside the detective, play your part, and keep your eyes peeled—because in this immersive experience, the killer could be anyone… even you. Speakeasy, Die Softly at Carmine’s promises laughter, suspense, and a deliciously dangerous night out you won’t soon forget.
Every visit offers something new, with changing murder mystery themes, fresh storylines, and unexpected surprises that keep guests returning again and again.
Why Guests Love The Murder Mystery Company
Reserve Your Seats
Make your next New York night out anything but ordinary. Reserve your seats for a murder mystery dinner theater show at Carmine’s Times Square and become part of a live evening filled with dinner, clues, comedy, suspense, and interactive mystery. Seats are limited, so book your experience today.
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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