Murder at the Mardi Gras is a one night only show. Saturday, February 18

Murder at the Mardi Gras

Cuisine and murder combine to bring a full evening of entertainment to fun seekers. Murder at the Mardi Gras is a brand new interactive, murder-mystery, musical with songs celebrating New Orleans heritage. As special guests to this Masquerade Ball, you (the audience) become famous celebrities, well-read literary geniuses, members of high society, suspects, and detectives to a fresh new murder mystery. Enjoy an exquisite dinner at Ruth's Chris Steak House, while you watch, participate and solve the Murder at the Mardi Gras.

All this takes place Saturday, February 18 at 6:30PM at Ruth’s Chris Steak House in St. Paul Square, 1170 Commerce St. The evening includes Ruth’s Chris’ delectable cuisine, show and non-alcoholic beverages (also includes tax and gratuities), all for $88.50 per person.. Each guest will get a mardi gras mask or lorgnette to add to the festivity of the event. Guests are invited to dress in their Mardi Gras finery for beads and prizes!

Set in 1932 New Orleans, Huey B. Big, the Governor of Louisiana, knows one way to celebrate Mardi Gras, by having a lavishly grand party at the Governor's Mansion. Prestigious guest include the beautiful up and coming Hollywood starlet, Dorothy LaLess. An actress with a bitter tongue, ready to do anything to reach the top. Famous Louisiana Chef Emeril Lagassey, who knows how to stir the pot and cook up a 5 star gumbo. Literary giant North Carolina Williams, a man who prides himself in all things New Orleans and always relishes the chance to show off his brilliance. The new to the writing world Anne Rice-a-roni, trying her best to bite her way into becoming the next Bram Stoker of novels. All of New Orleans' elite rich and famous are there to celebrate, but when the mysterious Marie Laveau shows up, unannounced, the masquerade party is turned upside down and no one is safe from the "voodoo that she do so well".

Tickets may be purchased via the link below or by calling the info line at (210) 212-5454.

$3 handling fee per ticket purchased online or by phone

Mamma Mia, That'sa Murder

Select Saturdays at 6:30pm

Marriage, murder and the mob all play part in this hysterical murder-mystery musical. Set in a famous restaurant in Little Italy, New York's notorious crime family, The Tortellinis, have just married off their only daughter. To celebrate the union, they have invited the other controlling families of New York (you the audience!) to a wedding reception. When a member of the wedding party ends up dead, it’s up to the audience to solve this hysterical mystery after you sit back and enjoy a delicious meal at Spaghetti Warehouse!

The cast of characters is headed by Don Tortellini, who has angered quite a few people during his lifetime. Mama Tortellini is fed up with her husband's mistresses and eating habits. Only son Tony "The Tool" Tortellini is not interested in the family business and has a surprising career choice of his own. Isabella Tortellini-Souffle’ just got married and has no idea where her husband has disappeared to and can only blame her father; World famous movie star and crooner Vino Siciliano, is having financial problems due to alcohol, gambling and women, but his Godfather isn't ready to help him out of his latest mess; and Mandy Manicotti, the Don's favorite mistress, is ready for blackmail, but is a few meatballs short of a spaghetti dinner. .

Location: The Spaghetti Warehouse 1226 E. Houston St. 78205

guests should meet at the bar at Spaghetti Warehouse at 6:15pm