Join us for a night of mystery, murder, and laughter at an upcoming public dinner theater show in Detroit. Open to all — no group needed!
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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
Three Cats Restaurant
$69 + fees per person
Approximately 2.5 Hours
Midnight at the Masquerade
Three Cats serves American-style cuisine, bringing magical menus and delightful dishes to life in a modern and engaging space. The space includes a greeting card shop. Three Cats is located in the historic Clawson Theater, right next to the award-winning retail destination Leon & Lulu. The restaurant is a preservation of local culture, housed entirely within the historic 1941 Clawson Theater. Today, Three Cats merges ""destination shopping"" with fine dining. Guests don't just sit at standard tables; they dine amidst curated retail displays. The atmosphere is a meticulously curated blend of retro theater nostalgia and playful, upscale kitsch. Black-and-white classic movies play continuously on screens throughout the venue. The dining space is bursting with visual stimuli.
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: A free parking lot is available near the restaurant and the adjacent Leon & Lulu lifestyle store.
Transit: Two main SMART fixed routes directly serve the intersection of 14 Mile Road and Main Street in downtown Clawson, leaving you just a brief walk from the restaurant.
Current Showtimes
The Murder Mystery Company has been creating live, interactive murder mystery entertainment since 2002. Our Public Murder Mystery Dinner Shows combine a three-course dinner with professional live actors, audience participation, comedy, and mystery into one unforgettable evening.
Rather than sitting through a traditional stage production, you'll become part of the investigation by questioning suspects, gathering clues, comparing evidence, and helping your table solve the crime before the killer is revealed.
Whether you're planning a unique date night, celebrating with friends, or looking for one of Detroit's most memorable dinner experiences, this is The Event Everyone is Dying to Attend.
Can you catch the killer before they strike again?
A Public Murder Mystery Dinner Show is an interactive theatrical performance where guests purchase tickets to attend a scheduled dinner theater event.
Throughout the evening, professional actors perform throughout the room while guests work together to investigate the mystery. Every table becomes part of the story, making each performance feel different.
What Happens During the Show?
From your first clue until the final reveal, you'll work alongside your table to uncover the truth.
Some guests may portray suspects while others question witnesses, gather evidence, and compare theories before making their final accusation.
Whether you're outgoing or simply enjoy solving puzzles, there's a role for everyone.
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.
What's Included With Your Ticket? Every Public Murder Mystery Dinner Show includes:
Your ticket includes:
Live interactive theater
A three-course dinner
Audience participation
Clues and suspect interviews
Comedy and mystery
The chance to solve the case
No two performances are exactly alike.
The audience changes. The suspects change. The accusations change. The laughter never does.
Perfect for Date Nights and Group Outings
Public Murder Mystery Dinner Shows are popular for:
Date nights
Birthday parties
Anniversaries
Friends' nights out
Visitors exploring Detroit
Family gatherings
Group outings
Celebrations
Costumes are optional—but always fun.
New Mysteries All Year Long
Different themes, new characters, fresh clues, and unexpected twists keep every performance feeling new.
Whether you're attending your first mystery or your fifth, there's always another crime waiting to be solved.
Every performance combines dinner and live entertainment into one interactive evening.
More Than Dinner. An Interactive Investigation.
Reserve Your Seats
Reserve your tickets today and discover why guests throughout Detroit and Southeast Michigan continue choosing The Experts in Mystery Entertainment for one of the city's most unique evenings.
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 ticketholders. Your tickets will indicate the presence of gluten-free or vegan substitutions.
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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