Musical Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre
Musical Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre at Grand River Raceway features award-winning musical comedy productions, written and performed exclusively for our guests.
These quirky shows tell highly original stories about the musicians who shaped the soundtracks of our lives. Heavily researched and lovingly written, each production is a fun mix of historical fiction and charming renditions of the songs you love.
Enjoy a delicious, homemade 3-course meal in the Lighthouse Restaurant at Grand River Raceway as fab songs and hilarity abounds in this unique, killer night-out with your family and friends.
2019 Playbill
The Winter/Spring shows in our 2019 Playbill feature three exciting new productions and an encore run of Get Fit Or Die Trying: An ’80s Musical Murder Mystery.
See below for show descriptions, dinner menus and links to buy tickets online.
Tickets are also available in the Gift Shop at Grand River Raceway.
For large groups, or to buy tickets over the phone, call us at (519) 846-5455 ext. 288.
Questions? Email or call (519) 846-5455 ext. 288.
• Doors open at 6:00 pm
• Show begins at 6:30 pm
• Held in the Lighthouse Restaurant
• Tickets $59 (Price includes show, dinner, taxes & gratuity)
Dinner is served buffet-style. With advance notice, we can accommodate dietary restrictions (min. 10 days). Call (519) 846-5455 ext. 288 to advise.
Our Fall 2019 – Spring 2020 Playbill will be announced on May 1, 2019.
Get Show UpdatesWin 2 free tickets to another show
Come in costume! At each show, we award 2 free tickets to a future production. To win, dress in the theme of the show. The cast picks the winner of the costume contest at the end of the night. Fun!
The gift of fun.
Gift Tickets can be redeemed for any show in our Spring 2019 season (January – May).
BUYER: Purchase gift tickets by calling (519) 846-5455 ext. 288 (credit card required) or in our Gift Shop. The recipient of your gift can redeem the tickets for any show listed below.
RECIPIENT: Lucky you! Follow the instructions listed on your gift ticket to redeem your gift tickets online for the show of your choice.
Get Fit or Die Trying:
An 80’s Musical Murder Mystery (ENCORE)
Set in the mid-’80s, superstars Bruce Springsteen, Madonna and Freddie Mercury join forces with Richard Simmons for a live aerobics telethon. But, the good cause quickly becomes an exercise in fatality.
DATES:
• January 18, 2019 SOLD-OUT
• January 19, 2019 SOLD-OUT
• January 25, 2019 SOLD-OUT
• January 26, 2019 SOLD-OUT
GROUPS: Save $3/ticket when you buy 16 or more tickets for one show. Call us at (519) 846-5455 x288 to book.
Roast Beef Dinner
• Bread Rolls
• Butternut Squash Soup
• Mixed Greens Salad (V) (GF) with choice of Balsamic, Vinaigrette or Cream Dressing
• Roast Beef & Gravy with Roasted Potatoes, Baby Carrots & Green Beans
or
• Vegetarian Chili with Rice (V) (GF)
• Cheesecake
• Coffee or Tea
(V) = Vegetarian (GF) = Gluten Free
Dinner is served buffet-style. We are pleased to accommodate dietary restrictions with advance notice (preferably 10 days’ notice) by calling (519) 846-5455 ext. 288 or bookings@grandriverraceway.com
Hotel California:
An Eagles Musical Murder Mystery
It was the album that defined the 1970’s, crafted by country-rock superstars at the zenith of their powers. But its slick production and smooth harmonies betray the band’s inner turmoil. What a nice surprise! Bring your alibis.
DATES:
• February 22, 2019 BUY TICKETS
• February 23, 2019 SOLD-OUT
• March 1, 2019 SOLD-OUT
• March 2, 2019 SOLD-OUT
GROUPS: Save $3/ticket when you buy 16 or more tickets for one show. Call us at (519) 846-5455 x288 to book.
Chicken Dinner
• Bread Rolls
• Butternut Squash Soup
• Mixed Greens Salad (V) (GF) with choice of Balsamic, Vinaigrette or Cream Dressing
• Chicken Breast in a Mushroom Sauce with Roasted Potatoes, Baby Carrot, Broccoli & Cauliflower
or
• Vegetarian Chili with Rice (V) (GF)
• Chocolate Creme Pie
• Coffee or Tea
(V) = Vegetarian (GF) = Gluten Free
Dinner is served buffet-style. We are pleased to accommodate dietary restrictions with advance notice (preferably 10 days’ notice) by calling (519) 846-5455 ext. 247 or bookings@grandriverraceway.com
S.O.S:
The ABBA Musical Murder Mystery
Four Swedes. Two women. Two men. The world’s biggest pop group, embarking on their first (and only) world tour. What could possibly go wrong?
DATES:
• April 5, 2019 BUY TICKETS
• April 6, 2019 SOLD-OUT
• April 12, 2019 BUY TICKETS
• April 13, 2019 SOLD-OUT
GROUPS: Save $3/ticket when you buy 16 or more tickets for one show. Call us at (519) 846-5455 x288 to book.
Roast Pork Dinner
• Bread Rolls
• Vegetable Soup
• Mixed Greens Salad (V) (GF) with choice of Balsamic, Vinaigrette or Cream Dressing
• Roast Pork & Gravy with Roasted Potatoes, Baby Carrots & Green Beans
or
• Vegetarian Chili with Rice (V) (GF)
• Chocolate Mousse
• Coffee or Tea
(V) = Vegetarian (GF) = Gluten Free
Dinner is served buffet-style. We are pleased to accommodate dietary restrictions with advance notice (preferably 10 days’ notice) by calling (519) 846-5455 ext. 288 or bookings@grandriverraceway.com
The Best Of Five Years:
A Musical Cabaret & Dinner
There’s no murder (or mystery) but this cabaret show and dinner will commemorate the 5th anniversary of our killer Musical Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre productions. Enjoy your favourite songs and performances from past Musical Murder Mystery shows, including hits from Elvis, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Fleetwood Mac, and many more.
DATES:
• May 3, 2019 BUY TICKETS
• May 4, 2019 BUY TICKETS
• May 10, 2019 BUY TICKETS
• May 11, 2019 BUY TICKETS
GROUPS: Save $3/ticket when you buy 16 or more tickets for one show. Call us at (519) 846-5455 x288 to book.
Maple Chicken Dinner
• Bread Rolls
• Broccoli Soup
• Mixed Greens Salad (V) (GF) with choice of Balsamic, Vinaigrette or Cream Dressing
• Maple Chicken Breast with Roasted Potatoes, Baby Carrot, Broccoli & Cauliflower
or
• Vegetarian Chili with Rice (V) (GF)
• Apple Crumble Pie
• Coffee or Tea
(V) = Vegetarian (GF) = Gluten Free
Dinner is served buffet-style. We are pleased to accommodate dietary restrictions with advance notice (preferably 10 days’ notice) by calling (519) 846-5455 ext. 247 or bookings@grandriverraceway.com
Frequently Asked Questions
Doors open at 6:00. Guests arrive between 6:00 and 6:25. The show begins at 6:30. Dinner is served at (approx.) 7:00.
All Musical Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre shows are held in the Lighthouse Restaurant, which is in the building beside the main building (just a few steps west).
Yes. Unlike conventional Murder Mysteries, this production is fully scripted and includes live musical numbers. While there is always an interactive element to all of our shows, we don’t rely on audience interaction to shape the show.
All ages are welcome, but at your own discretion. The shows are written for an adult audience and we do not offer discounted tickets for children.
Dinner begins after Act 1 (approximately 7:00 p.m.). As your dessert is served in Act 2, a murder is committed! At the end of Act 2, a the characters engage the audience to plead their innocence as the audience is invited to determine the perpetrator of the crime, voting by secret ballot. One of the correct respondents is randomly drawn to win a prize.
The evening concludes with the unveiling of the villain and announcement of the random draw winner.
Doors open at 6:00. The show begins at 6:30 pm and the evening wraps up around 8:30 pm. The actual performance is three acts totaling 50 minutes.
Guests are seated at tables of 8 and the tables are assigned. The seats at those tables are not assigned, so if you arrive later, you will likely have to turn in your chair to view the show. If you are purchasing tickets separate from the rest of your party, please advise us at (519) 846-5455 ext. 288 before the date of the show so we can seat you together.
Please advise us at (519) 846-5455 ext. 288 (preferably 10+ days before the date of the show) if you have a food allergy/intolerance. If you are buying for a group, please confirm allergies/intolerances with your guests and advise us.
Our buffet dinner is designed to include an entree option suitable for many moderate allergies and intolerances. If the listed substitute is not a suitable option, we will do our best to present another option within the confines of our dinner format. If you have severe allergies/intolerances, you may also opt to bring your own meal with you, or eat beforehand. Please note that under these circumstances, we cannot offer a discounted ticket price.
Casual! Or a little dressy! Whatever you like is fine with us. (Jeans are welcome. Or, be a real hit and dress according to the theme of the show — we LOVE that, and you could win 2 tickets to the next show!)
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at bookings@grandriverraceway.com or (519) 846-5455 ext. 247.
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