STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The St. George Theatre will once again host a series of Murder Mystery Dinner Shows this month in conjunction with The Murder Mystery Company and catering by Italianissimo Ristorante.
The unique events will unfold with table seatings positioned on the historic stage as guests have the opportunity to face the majestic interior of the historic venue.
“Building off the success and great response from last year’s Murder Mystery series, these Murder Mystery Dinner Shows are a fun, unique way to enjoy a night out at the theatre” says Doreen P. Cugno, president and CEO of the non-profit theatre. “We are excited to offer our patrons the unique and exclusive opportunity to attend an event on stage like no one else has before.”
Murder Mystery Shows will be performed at the St. George Theatre during the month of January. (Courtesy/Say “Cheese” Photography)Staten Island Advance
Each of the St. George Theatre’s Murder Mystery Dinner Shows have a theme: Friday, Jan. 16, a 1980s themed event is titled: “I Love the ’80s to Death” and Saturday, Jan. 17, a glamorous masked soiree titled “Midnight at the Masquerade.”
Both events begin promptly at 7:30 p.m. and run approximately three hours.
The dinner shows, catered by Italianissimo Ristorante, will feature appetizers, a buffet dinner, dessert, and an open bar.
Distinctive to these events is that attendees will receive the opportunity to dine on the stage of the theatre, with the house backlit in order give guests the perspective of performers who’ve graced the cultural gem.
Murder Mystery Shows will unfold at the St. George Theatre this month. (Courtesy/Say “Cheese” Photography)Staten Island Advance
Murder mystery events are interactive party games led by a team of actors during which attendees participate in a “whodunit” by using scripted questions, answers, hints, and clues to determine who among the party committed the crime.
Tickets are $135 per person and include dinner, open bar, and the show.
Seating is limited.
For additional information and to reserve tickets, phone 718 442-2900 during box office hours, Tuesday through Friday from noon until 5 p.m. or visit https://stgeorgetheatre.networkforgood.com/events/94361-murder-mystery-dinner-shows-2026
ABOUT THE SHOWS
FRIDAY, JAN. 16 – “I LOVE THE ’80S TO DEATH”
It’s the ’80s all over again, and all of the big names are here for a huge concert.
On Friday. Jan. 16, “I Love the 80’s to Death,” Murder Mystery Show will be performed at the St. George Theatre. (Courtesy/Say “Cheese” Photography)Staten Island Advance
Tensions run rampant as backstage secrets spill out into the spotlight with totally tragic results.
This isn’t an episode of “Miami Vice!,” but more like murder.
It’s up to the attendees to solve the mystery.
Peg your jeans, slouch your socks, flash some neon, put on way too much eyeliner and get that hair up, because you’re being asked to solve the crime in grand style.
It’s time to put on your sunglasses at night and relax.
Visit: https://stgeorgetheatre.com/events/murder-mystery-dinner-show-i-love-the-80s-to-death/
SATURDAY, JAN. 17 – “MIDNIGHT AT THE MASQUERADE”
Attend the Billionaires’ Club Annual Masquerade Ball and help get this soiree back on track by trading clues with your guests, gathering information, and solving the crime before the masked menace gets away.
Evening wear, ball gowns, Venetian masks, suits, and tuxes are what to wear to this high style night of masks and murder.
Get ready for a glamorous evening of mystery, intrigue, and murder at this masquerade ball murder mystery party.
Visit: https://stgeorgetheatre.com/events/murder-mystery-dinner-show-night-at-the-masquerade/
ABOUT THE ST. GEORGE THEATRE RESTORATION, INC.
The St. George Theatre Restoration Inc, is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the restoration of the historic theater and its development as a cultural and performing arts center for Staten Island and all of New York City by providing community outreach programs, educational programs and public performances.
Built in 1929, the theater was originally a lavish movie palace that also played host to vaudeville and Big Band shows from legends such as Al Jolson, Kate Smith, Jerry Lewis, and the Guy Lombardo Orchestra.
Since reopening as a non-profit organization in 2004, the theater has hosted artists as diverse as Tony Bennett, Louis CK, Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson, Ringo Starr, Yes, Jerry Seinfeld, Victor Manuelle, Jay Leno, Liza Minnelli, The Jonas Brothers, Cheap Trick, Carol Burnett, Kenny Rogers, and Joan Rivers, among others.