2020 Shows

Here is a description of the shows we have available for public, private and fundraising events. You'll also find a link to Theatre on the Road and its 2020 schedule of shows. For additional information or questions on show content or availability email: murdercafe.ny@gmail.com.

MURDER BY MAGIC

An Evening of Spirited Vaudeville and Ghostly Mayhem

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The year is 1927 and veteran entertainer Phineas Phibes is emceeing the Masters of Magic and Merriment Vaudeville Show. See the world’s master magician, major medium, charming clown, kiddie crooner and top thespian; they’ll astound you with their amazing acts. Beware, The Great Merlini, the evening’s headliner, is murdered by one of his own tricks – or was he? Whodunit and who will bring Merlini back from the spirit world so he can solve the mystery of his own death?

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Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz, New York will host the world premier of MURDER BY MAGIC at their 44th annual mystery weekend, February 28-March 1. The show then moves to The Beekman Arms in Rhinebeck and the Hotel Broadalbin in Broadalbin, NY. See our CALENDAR page for dates and details. 

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'TIL DEATH DO WE SING

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.

'Til Death Do We Sing is a revamping of Murder at the Mic, one of our most popular whodunits, and one that premiered in 2012. This updated version has a new murderer, new songs, and more opportunities for audience interaction. In addition to the public dates scheduled in early 2020 the show is available for company parties and fundraising events year-round..

MURDER IN SWINGLAND

by John Fogarty

This swinging evening is set in a 1940's nightclub and features the music and comedy of the big band era. You will be invited to win prizes by solving - you guessed it – a whodunit. Come dressed for the part: Dig out your splashy zoot suit and bombshell dress, grab your pals, and shake your way into the fun. This swell romp melds comedy, music and mystery and spits out one swanky show.

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.

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This show can be customized for any venue that has historic significance. 

GILLIGAN'S ISLAND OF DEATH

Ahoy for murder on Gilligan's Island!  The castaways become the target of a new "reality show" when TV producers and a film crew descend upon them, and - for the sake of ratings - try to pit them all against each other.  But when the castaways on Gilligan's Island start to drop dead one by one, the survivors soon realize a murder is among them - and the "reality show" is becoming far too real!  Who's bumping the castaways off one by one?  Could it be The Skipper, Mr. Howell, Ginger ... or Gilligan himself?  Join us for Gilligan's Island of Death and see if you can

figure it out!

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Gilligan and the castaways will be back on THE PRIDE OF HUDSON beginning in May. They're also available for your private party or fundraising event.