2026 Richardson Hotel Mystery

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 Join us at the historic Richardson Hotel for a night of intrigue, set against the backdrop of the 1901 Pan-American Exposition. When the Superintendent of the Asylum is found murdered, it’s up to you to put your detective skills to the test. This immersive experience perfectly blends history, humor, and homicide, inviting you to interrogate suspects, explore the iconic Richardson complex, and compete for prizes in a night of unforgettable mystery and fun.  If you've liked our history inspired performances at the Roycroft, the Statler, the Hotel Lafayette and the grain silos at RiverWorks you'll love this experience. 

Discounted room rates are available at the Richardson by using this special link.

Tickets include the performance and buffet dinner (bold items are gluten free):

•  Slow cooked pot roast
• Herbed oven roasted chicken
• Mixed greens salad
• Mashed Potato
• Penne with red sauce
• Green beans
• Dessert- cheese cake with caramel drizzle

Cash bar (Please note the Richardson is cashless and only accepts credit card payments for beverages)

All 12 shows sold out last year, so get tickets while you can! 

The year is 1896 and Nikola Tesla is shocking Buffalo with inventions and modern ideas.   But when a reform minded mayor is killed, you need to figure out "who done it?"

Is it the electrifying wizard of science Nikola Tesla?  Or what about the shady Irish cop...or the tipsy boat captain?  And can you really trust the madame running Buffalo's biggest house of ill repute?  Explore the silos, experience a real life Tesla 'electric ray gun' and collect the clues.  

Tickets include the performance and buffet dinner:

• Honey Basil Chicken Breast (Gluten Free)
• Beer Braised Pot Roast & Gravy
• Fresh Garden Salad
• Warm Dinner Rolls
• Seasonal Vegetable Medley
• Smashed Red Potatoes
• Six Cheese Bow Tie Pasta
• Coffee Hot Tea Included (Fountain and Alcohol Drinks Are Extra)

Dinner is served inside the beautiful Silo Events Center located in the main building at RiverWorks.  Following dinner guests will interrogate suspects inside RiverWork's historic grain silos.  Expect some brief walking and standing while inside the silos during this murder mystery.  After the interrogation, return to the Events Center to solve the mystery and compete for prizes if you correctly guess the killer.