WInter 2025

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SORRY BUT ALL PERFORMANCES SOLD OUT IN ONE WEEK! 

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 below to make reservations, Tickets are $75 per person.

Event Menu 

Choose from one of three entrees, two of which are served gluten free.  Dessert, water at the table and a coffee station are included.

Choose from:

Lemon Rosemary Chicken

Herb marinated breast of chicken, oven roasted and served with a citrus and fresh lemon rosemary cream sauce *Served Gluten free

Top Filet of Sirloin

Seasoned and grilled, demi-glace 

*Served Gluten free

Victory Garden Penne

Sweet peas, mushrooms, roasted red peppers, heirloom tomato, basil pesto and grated Parmesan cheese

Soft drinks, beer, wine and cocktails are available for extra charge at the bar.

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 Performance Dates:

Saturday January 20th at 5:30 PM

Saturday January 27th at 5:30 PM

Saturday February 3rd at 5:30 PM

 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 and 4 room suites: $149 rate 

5 room suites: $199 rate

Call directly to book! 716-652-5552 

Do these mystery dinner theater performances sell out?

Yes, our performances typically sell out 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?

Two of the three entrees are gluten free.  Call us at 716-997-2245 with any questions about dietary restrictions.

What about groups?

We love 'em.  Tables typically seat 8 guests.  We can group groups at adjacent tables, however.  Call us 997-2245 for details.

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.