Join us for a night of mystery, murder, and laughter at an upcoming public dinner theater show in Chicago. Open to all — no group needed!
We run public shows at 2 Chicago-area venues — Palm Court in Arlington Heights and Buca di Beppo. Each has its own dates, menu, and details.
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Each venue has its own dates, its own menu, and its own details. Pick one to jump to it — or browse every upcoming date below.
All Upcoming Dates in Chicago
What’s Included at Every Venue
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.
Palm Court in Arlington Heights Dinner Menu
Palm Court in Arlington Heights
$79 + fees per persion
1930s Old Hollywood
Parking: Street Parking only. To get to Palm Court from Downtown Chicago: Get on I-90 W (Kennedy Expressway). Follow I-90 W toward the suburbs and merge onto IL-53 N toward Palatine. Exit at Palatine Rd East. Follow E Palatine Rd to the intersection with N Arlington Heights Rd. The restaurant is on the NW corner.
Transit: Take the Metra Union Pacific Northwest (UP-NW) line. Head to Ogilvie Transportation Center (Madison & Canal St) in the West Loop. Board a UP-NW train toward Harvard or Crystal Lake - make sure it stops at Arlington Heights. The ride is roughly 35–45 minutes depending on the service. Get off at Arlington Heights station (on South Dunton Ave). From the station, Palm Court is about a 5–10 minute walk northwest. Head north on Dunton, then west along the downtown Arlington Heights streets - it's right in the heart of the downtown area near Vail Ave and Campbell St.
Buca di Beppo Dinner Menu
Buca di Beppo
$79 + fees per person
Approximately 2.5 Hours
Midnight at the Masquerade
The restaurant is designed to mimic a high-energy, mid-century neighborhood joint, providing an immersive sensory experience. True to its translation—Buca di Beppo roughly means "Joe's Basement"—the interior feels like a chaotic, sprawling, and deeply nostalgic home.
Friday Events: 7:00 PM arrival, 7:30 PM show start time. Saturday Events: 6:30 PM arrival, 7:00 PM show start time.
Parking: Free surface parking lot and mall parking spaces surrounding the Yorktown Shopping Center near the restaurant.
Transit: If you are coming from the Chicago area or nearby suburbs (such as Oak Park, Maywood, or the western corridors), you can use CTA or Pace connections that feed into the Yorktown Center transit hub.
About the experience
The same show, whichever venue you pick.
Everything below is true at every Chicago venue — the details above are what change from one to the other.
Is this the dinner show everyone is dying to attend in the Chicago area? Experience an unforgettable evening of laughter, suspense, and immersive entertainment with The Murder Mystery Company’s Public Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Shows.
Created by Shark Tank Winner Scott Cramton, founder of The Murder Mystery Company. The producer of the award-winning Off-Broadway immersive murder mystery Speakeasy Die Softly brings this unique form of entertainment to town. This interactive theatrical experience combines a delicious three-course dinner with a hilarious live mystery where the audience cracks the case.
This is the murder mystery you and your loved ones have always wanted to go to. Imagine being part of a live-action murder mystery, where the killer could be anybody… even you. Our professional immersive actors guide you through the game, letting you play at your own pace, so introverts and extroverts still have the best time. Every performance is filled with unexpected twists, shady suspects, and one deadly question…
Can you catch the killer before they strike again?
From the moment you arrive at Palm Court in Arlington Heights, you’ll step into a world where nothing is quite what it seems.
Some outgoing guests become suspects in the evening’s mystery, complete with character details and light costume pieces. Everyone else joins the investigation as detectives, working with their table teams to question suspects, examine evidence, and uncover clues.
Our professional “Immersioneers” guide your team through the game, making it a fun, stress-free experience that highlights more outgoing people while allowing wallflowers to enjoy spending time with their table team. It’s the perfect balance for introverts and extroverts.
More Than Dinner. An Interactive Experience.
Your ticket includes:
A professionally produced live Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Show.
A delicious three-course dinner at Palm Court in Arlington Heights.
The ability to participate in a thrilling game of murder, mystery, and intrigue that is taking Broadway by storm.
An amazing excuse to dress up!
An evening unlike anything else in the Chicago 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.
Whether you’re celebrating a Birthday, planning an unforgettable Date Night, gathering with friends, entertaining out-of-town visitors, or simply searching for one of the most unique things to do nearby, our Public Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Shows deliver an experience you’ll be talking about long after the killer is revealed.
It’s no surprise guests return again and again to experience our ever-changing themes and mysteries.
New Themes Throughout the Year.
Every month features a different mystery filled with new suspects, fresh storylines, hilarious characters, and exciting surprises. Travel from a glamorous Billionaire’s Masquerade Ball to a 1920s Mafia Wedding, an Old Hollywood Gala, an ’80s Battle of the Bands, a Wedding Gone Wrong, or a Festive Holiday Party.
Costumes are always encouraged—but never required.
Why Guests Love The Murder Mystery Company
For more than two decades, The Murder Mystery Company has been creating immersive mystery entertainment enjoyed by millions of guests across the country.
Founded by Shark Tank Winner Scott Cramton, our productions combine professional actors, interactive storytelling, comedy, and audience participation to create an experience unlike traditional dinner theater.
That’s why we’re known as The Experts in Mystery Entertainment — and why every performance becomes The Event Everyone is Dying to Attend.
Reserve Your Seats
Seats are limited for every performance at Palm Court in Arlington Heights. Reserve your tickets today and discover why our Public Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Shows have become one of the Chicago area’s most unforgettable nights out.
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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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