Upcoming Events

Murder Mystery Dinner Theater 

Coinciding with Staunton Virginia's Queen City Mischief & Magic Festival 

With an all-new professional cast, magical menu & Brand-New Location. 

Mischief Magic and Murder 2025 is ready to enchant you!

Get ready for an evening of suspense, suspicion, and intrigue where every twist and turn leads closer to the truth...or does it?

Morris Slumpthorn is the renowned professor of arcane studies at Olde Staunton University of Witchcraft and Wizardry.  The professor is on the verge of a major breakthrough. He has invited you and other esteemed guests to his home in Olde Staunton to dine with him as he reveals his latest discovery. But beware, all is not as it seems, and not all wizards should be trusted.

Event Details:

Your evening begins with a Potions (1/2) Hour:

 Meet & greet other guests, take photos or pick up a specialty potion from the bar (Alcoholic and nonalcoholic selections available with advance purchase). Be sure to stay alert for hints and clues of any suspicious behavior from your host or fellow invitees. 

Following Potions Hour dinner is served. 

Enjoy a 3-course buffet style meal including salad, entrée & dessert. 

As you dine, the mystery will unfold before your eyes. If you pay close attention, you’ll find everything you need to put together the clues and solve a magical murder. You may even be called upon to assist magical law enforcement in identifying the killer!

With an all-new professional cast, magical menu & new convenient location Mischief, Magic & Murder 2025 is back and better than ever!!!

Space is limited and this event was SOLD OUT in 2024, so snag your tickets now before they disappear!

Enjoy the show!

Show Dates & Times:

Friday, September 26th 7:30pm

Saturday, September 27th: 4:00pm & 7:30pm 

Sunday, September 28th: 12:30pm

*Ticket time indicates beginning of potions 1/2 hour. Curtain time is 30 minutes after ticket time. 

Come take a ride with the Virginia Scenic Railway and step back in time as you delve into an evening of mystery, intrigue, and murder. Set against a turn-of-the-century backdrop of decorum and suspicion, this peaceful journey takes a dark turn when a VIP passenger meets an untimely end.

Was it a tragic accident — or cold-blooded murder? You be the judge as you join us for an all-new, one-of-a-kind murder mystery dinner theater experience aboard the Virginia Scenic Railway. Get ready for an evening filled with suspense, hidden motives, and unexpected twists. 

Be warned: not everyone is who they seem, and trust is a dangerous game. Was it a tragic accident — or cold-blooded murder? You be the judge as you join us for an all-new, one-of-a-kind murder mystery dinner theater experience aboard the Virginia Scenic Railway. Get ready for an evening filled with suspense, hidden motives, and unexpected twists. 

What's included? Scenic ride aboard the Virginia Scenic Railway. Three-hour immersive, original murder mystery experience performed by professional actors. Complimentary beverage service, entrée, and dessert. Opportunity to purchase local wine and beer during the event