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Break out your zoot suits and flapper dresses
April 19, 2026
Take a trip back to the prohibition-era Roaring 20s and pay your respects to Vito ‘The Gut’ Marzetti at The Old Spaghetti Factory in San Jose on Sunday April 19. Use the button below to grab your tickets.
Blood was thicker than wine at the OSF
March 8, 2026
Some excited repeat guests and a Birthday boy were among the crew on hand to witness this deadly wine tasting.
ABC7 crew takes Orient Express to Victorian England
February 28, 2026
The theme for their annual ‘TV Dinner’ get-together was Murder on the Orient Express. Dan and Angela provided the ‘Orient Express’ and we brought the Murder.
“You and your team were simply fabulous and made the evening so special. We will absolutely recommend you any chance we get!” — Dan Ashley, ABC7 News
“You made the event a wonderful evening! We really appreciate all that you did. The actors were clearly well prepared and also enjoy what they do. Thank you for all the work that you put into the event and the planning!” — Angela De La Housaye Ashley
Bringing Vegas to San Jose
February 15, 2026
The second stop in our Murder In Vegas whirlwind tour brought us to The Old Spaghetti Factory in San Jose.
An annual affair with Monticello Veterinary Practice
February 12, 2026
What an honor to be asked back for a second consecutive year to perform for the wonderful folks at Monticello Veterinary Practice.
A taste of Murder in Sutter Creek
January 31, 2026
“We hired them for a company party in Sutter Creek, Murder by Merlot. The actors were so great! They kept everyone engaged, and really made our event. I would highly recommend them for murder mystery dinners.” — Rachael Bennett, President, MTA
Love was in the sea air
January 18, 2026
Happy cruisers hopped aboard the SS Amore for Murder on the Sea of Love.
Office Party slayed
December 14, 2025
This year’s holiday party was…killer. Thanks to all those who came out to celebrate the year’s accomplishments with us.
Guests stepped back into the roaring 20s at The Old Spaghetti Factory
November 16, 2025
Folks came out in their best zoot suits and flapper dresses and come pay your respects to Vito ‘The Gut’ Marzetti. Everyone stuffed themselves and solved the crime of Vito’s demise.
A dandy dapper DSRWC fundraiser
November 16, 2025
The Dublin San Ramon Women’s Club had their annual fundraiser at the Wedgewood Country Club. Laughs were had, a mystery was solved, and funds were raised for a great cause!
Folks climbed aboard the ghost ship S.S. Sieve for Red Beard’s last voyage on Halloween weekend.
October 26, 2025
Guests showed up and showed out for our Halloween show at The Old Spaghetti Factory in San Jose. Many in their best pirate garb, but some in whatever costume they wanted.
We had a Very Victorian Murder in Historic Downtown San Jose
September 14, 2025
Jack The Ripper stalked Downtown San Jose this month as The Old Spaghetti Factory became the Victorian mansion of Upton Abbey.
Seance turns deadly at The Old Spaghetti Factory
August 17, 2025
Madame Zodiak made a surprise appearance and enchanted guests on hand at The Old Spaghetti Factory in San Jose to reach into the afterlife and speak with the dead. It was an evening not even the heckling Dr Leo Turnbull could ruin. After all, when it comes to talking to the dead, the more the merrier, right?
Stanford Healthcare Cybersecurity team gets taste of Merlot…and Murder!
July 27, 2025
“I continue to receive positive feedback from our team dinner!” — Jared S, Stanford Healthcare
The wine was flowing and the circuits were firing for a private showing of Blood is Thicker Than Wine.
We tested the smarts of the Stanford Healthcare cybersecurity team and they were up to the challenge. They tested us as well to be nimble and think on our feet and customize our show to our audience. In the end, the firewalls all came down and the only thing that was viral was the laughter.
Father’s Day in the Old Wild West
June 15, 2025
Everyone was celebrating dad as The Old Spaghetti Factory in San Jose was packed to the rafters this Father’s Day for ‘Gravestone: Shot Down at the KO Corral.‘ It was some old fashioned hijinks, gunslingin’, and rowdy wild west shenanigans. And, of course, all the dad’s got their due.
May(a) adventure in Historic Downtown San Jose
May 18, 2025
They came, the saw, they conquered. Ozzy Jones and his crew got a little help from his friends to narrowly escape the dangers of this Maya Temple. Folks brought their A game and saved the day.
Murder of Crows spotted in Walnut Creek
March 8, 2025
“You exceeded all our expectations!” — Jake Litke
Massimo Ristoranté in Walnut Creek hosted The Mystery of the Maltese Crow!
Guests were taken back to 1930’s Film Noir for the Birthday Party of the lovely and talented Christina Litke. A grand time was had by all, including Christina who wasn’t just the Birthday girl, but our crime solver as well!
Sea of Love Valentines cruise departs from South Bay
February 16, 2025
Lovers booked a cabin on the SS Amoré for Murder on the Sea of Love for Valentines Day weekend.
Speakeasy in Santa Rosa
“Absolutely incredible! From the moment they arrived, the actors fully immersed us in a thrilling whodunit, blending mystery, comedy, and interactive fun seamlessly. The energy was contagious, and the entire room was engaged from start to finish. The actors were phenomenal — quick-witted, hilarious, and completely in character the entire time. Their ability to improvise and play off the audience made the experience even more immersive. The mystery itself was cleverly written with just the right amount of twists, and the interactive format kept everyone involved, whether they were die-hard detectives or just there for the entertainment.” — Tyler Smith, Cooperage Brewing Co.
What better place for a Roaring 20’s speakeasy than a brewery? Cooperage was the ideal location to transform into Ruby’s Place for our show Funeral For a Gangster, It was their annual company party and the rowdy crew at Cooperage was the perfect audience. The gracious host even gifted the cast a flat of their well-crafted beer. A great night was had by all.
Private practice gets a customized tasting of murder
“Words don’t explain how fantastic this night was. . . The performance kept us all entertained and laughing as the actors mingled and included tidbits we had supplied that the staff absolutely loved. The interaction was seamless as they moved through their performances including my staff constantly. To say it was a hysterical night doesn’t even sum it up. It’s hard to explain how the performers just moved among us as if we had all known each other before. So much fun and so many laughs. My staff is still raving about the fun they had. . . I recommend them wholeheartedly and we will definitely use them again.” — Gale, Office Manager, Monticello Veterinary Practice
Monticello utilized our tidbits option to receive a customized performance of ‘Blood is Thicker than Wine: A Murder By Merlot.’ One of the most fun shows in recent memory for an amazing, fun group.