M**der Mystery Dinner Theater Show at Palm Court (Metro Chicago)

Palm Court in Arlington Heights

About:

The M**der Mystery Co. welcomes you to the LIVE immersive theatrical event that everyone is DYING to attend! You saw us on ABC’s Shark Tank, and now you can experience the killer interactive show live at Palm Court in Arlington Heights. Collaborate with your team to unravel the mystery where even YOU can be the perpetrator. Each month brings a new adventure, so get your tickets today!

During this interactive experience, you will:

• Become a part of the story! You may be selected to participate as a suspect in the crime.
• Investigate and work with your table to solve the mystery before the live experience ends.
• Participate in a live-action version of the game “Clue.”
• Make KILLER memories, all while enjoying a three-course meal.
• Experience immersive theater with the experts in mystery entertainment!

What does a M**der mystery dinner theater show look like with The M**der Mystery Co.?

This interactive live-action M**der mystery is a dinner theater experience with the mission to make YOU a part of the story. As soon as you enter Palm Court in Arlington Heights, you’ll be greeted by in-character actors who will immediately immerse you in the theme of the show! Selected guests will be assigned suspect roles, provided with binders containing information, and outfitted with light costuming for their character. Other guests will participate in the story as detectives, and everyone will work together to investigate the crime and catch the culprit by the end of the show. Expect to interact with other guests and professional actors, investigate with a table team over a three-course meal, and enjoy lots of laughter at this ticketed experience to DIE FOR!

Themes change monthly. Check the list below for more information on what to expect and what to wear.

Theme Schedule 2026:

January - Modern Billionaire’s Masquerade Ball

February - Wedding Gone Wrong

March - 1920s Mafia Wedding

April - 1990s Mayoral Election

May - 1930s Old Hollywood

June - Wedding Gone Wrong

July - 1980s Battle of the Bands

August - 1950s Sockhop

September - 1920s Mafia Wedding

October - Modern Billionaire’s Masquerade Ball

November - 1930s Old Hollywood

December - Holiday Party

Friday Events: 7:00 PM arrival, 7:30 PM show start time.

Saturday Events: 6:30 PM arrival, 7:00 PM show start time.

Running time: 2.5 hours-ish

For the best experience, arrive on time!

Here’s a clue: see all Chicago-area shows here!

Menu:

1st course:

Garden Salad with Ranch Dressing

2nd course (pick one):

Spinach and Cheese Ravioli

Filet Medallions: Two Filet Mignon Medallions over bearnaise and Cognac peppercorn sauce, served with a twice-baked potato

Chicken Picatta: Breast of chicken in a lemon caper sauce, served with pasta

Pasta Primavera: Linguini Pasta tossed with fresh vegetables in a light cream sauce

Seasoned Grilled Veggies (vegan/gluten-free)

3rd course:

NY Style Cheesecake

There is a cash/credit card bar available for beverages.

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