WInter 2025
Murder at the Roycroft Inn
2025-Four Dates Announced for January
The year is 1910 and you are invited to an exclusive party at East Aurora's beautiful Roycroft Inn. But when one of the Roycroft artists crafts a picture perfect murder, it's up to you to figure out 'who done it'. This humorous improvisational murder mystery performance takes place in the stunning spaces within the historic Roycroft Inn.
Actors dressed in period costumes interact with the audience in this comic caper. Audience members interrogate suspects in three separate locations within the venue. It's up to you to grill the suspects, collect the clues and solve the murder!
Use the button or the links below to make reservations, Tickets are $75 per person.
How To Order Tickets for Our Murder Mystery Dinners
Tickets are $75 per person for these murder mystery dinners; this all inclusive price means there are no other fees, gratuities or additional charges.
To make on-line reservations click on any one of the individual dates listed below.
Mystery Dinner Theater Performances:
Saturday January 4th at 5:30 PM
Dinner
Buffet Dinner:
Top Round of Roast Beef
Lemon Rosemary Chicken
Mashed Potatoes
Seasonal Vegetables
Seasonal Salad and Fresh Baked Bread
Assorted Dessert Display
Vegan/Vegetarian guests please call us at 716-997-2245 to pre-order a Vegan Coconut Curry entree
Alcohol beverages and soft drinks are not included but are available at the bar.
Stay Overnight at the famous Roycroft Inn
Would you like to stay overnight at the Roycroft Inn on the evening of the performance?
The Inn is offering a special rate on the nights of the murder mystery:
3, 4 & 5 room suites are available.
Call directly to book! 716-652-5552
FAQs
Do these mystery dinner theater performances sell out?
Yes, last year all 300 tickets sold out in 5 days so it is best to order tickets ASAP.
Is this a stage play? How do improvisational murder mystery dinners events work?
Our performance is improvised which means that most dialogue is not scripted. Audience members must interact with the actors in order to obtain clues and information. The format is lively, fun and personal. But be advised--you must be involved to solve the murder.
What about guests with dietary restrictions?
Call us at 716-997-2245 with any questions about dietary restrictions. We have a vegan/vegetarian coconut curry available but you need to pre-order this entree option.
What about groups?
We love 'em. Tables typically seat 8 guests. We can place larger groups at adjacent tables, however. Call us 997-2245 for details.
Grain Silo Murder Mystery
Back By Popular Demand!
Based on Buffalo's Violent Waterfront History
All 14 shows sold out last year, so get tickets while you can!
The year is 1899. Buffalo’s booming waterfront is seized in the grips of a violent labor strike pitting Irish grain scoopers against their bosses. You are joining the Buffalo community gathering for a labor meeting at a grain elevator in the heart of the dispute.
After interacting with the real life characters in this murder mystery you’ll enjoy a wonderful buffet dinner at RiverWorks. But don’t get too comfortable! Murders afoot and we need your help in solving this grisly grain mill murder mystery.
Following dinner you’ll walk to the grain silo, the scene of the crime! Look for clues, listen to interrogations, interview suspects and try to outwit the annoying lead detective.
After you’ve collected your clues, you’ll return to RiverWorks once again and discover "who done it". Expect a fun challenge to determine the team that wins the final prize after correctly identifying the killer.