Show Schedule and Information

• The Case of the Birthday Surprise
  • Tuesday, September 14 - Rossini's Cucina Italiana
    Added Date! Reprise of Birthday Surprise!
    

    6:00 cash bar / 6:30 seating / 7:00 show time!

• A Christmas Peril
  • Tuesday, December 07 - Rossini's Cucina Italiana
    Price: $38.50. Reservations Required, 601-856-9696
    

    6:00 cash bar / 6:30 seating / 7:00 show time!

Take Hwy 49 south from Jackson, turn left at the light at the Walmart, Richland Community Center down on right.

$25 per person includes SHOW, 3 course meal (salad, spagetti & dessert), tax & tip!

Seating begins at 6:30, Show at 7:00pm

Tickets must be purchased in advance.  Call 601-420-3401

Trustmark Park, 1 Braves Way, Pearl, MS.  (Across from Bass Pro Shop)  for more detailed directions check out their web site:  www.mississippibraves.com

$38 per person, includes a delightful 3 course meal, show, tax and gratuity.

Seating begins at 6:00p.m. Show and festivities start at 7:00p.m.

For tickets call 601-932-8788 or 888-BRAVES4 and ask for the ticket office.

For booking information, call Tom Lestrade at 601-668-2214

734 Fairview Street, Jackson.  Off of State Street, behind the 1600 Medical Arts Building

$49 per person includes Mesclun of greens, grape tomatoes, cucumbers served with sauteed crabcake and house vinaigrette, petite Filet Mignon & Lobster Tail with garlic mashed potaotes, french green beans , red wine demi-glace and drawn butter.  For dessert trio taste plate of Creme Brulee, fresh Berry Waffle cone & Key Lime pie. Served with Coffee or tea.  Full bar and wine list available.

Seating begins at 6:30pm, Show starts at 7:00 p.m.

Call 601-948-3429 ext, 301.  Room packages available.

256 W. Jackson St., Suite A, Ridgeland. 

Take I-55 to the Ridgeland exit, turn right onto Jackson St.

Restaurant is on the right side before railroad tracks.

$38.50 per person includes dinner and show. 

Wonderful Italian Cuisine:  House or Caesar salad, with foccacia bread, your choice of Entree' Chicken Marsala or Classic Spaghetti with Homemade Meatballs,and Chocolate Marquis for dessert.

Price for meal and show.  Tax, Tip, and alcoholic beverages are Not included

6:00 cash bar / 6:30 seating / 7:00 show time!

Reservations are required.  Call 601-856-9696

St. Dominic's Hospital's New Directions for Over 55 provides wellness programs for the unique needs of mature adults.

Productions of Mississippi Murder Mysteries at New Directions are sometimes open to the general public at their new Centre Cafe

Located at:

3800 I-55 Frontage Road, Suite 100, Jackson, MS (Northbound Frontage Rd.)

email:  newdirections@stdom.com

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$45/person for three course meal and show

Seating begins at 6:00pm; Show begins at 6:30pm

Please call:  601-200-6698

On the corner of Ridgewood Drive and Lakeland.  Show is open to the public

$45 per person includes comedy dinner theatre and Tossed Green Dinner Salad, New York Strip in a Red Wine Sauce served with Broccollini, Baby Carrots, and Saffron Mashed Potatoes and Turtle Cheesecake for dessert

Seating begins at 6:30, Show at 7:00 p.m.

Must have reservations.  Call 601-987-4454

4465 I- 55 N, Jackson.  Off the frontage road of I-55 near Northside drive.  The building on the north side of the parking lot of Banner Hall and Lemuria Books- across from Broadstreet Bakery Restaurant.

$12 per person.  This is a readers' theatre type of production, not a murdermystery.  Light refreshments offered at intermission.

Saturday - house opens at 6:30pm, show at 7:00pm  Sunday - house opens at 1:30pm, show at 2:00pm

Reservations recommended, but not required.  Call 601-331-4045

950 Rice Road, Ridgeland, MS  Take Old Canton North to Rice Road and turn right.  As Rice Rd curves to the left, the modern grey building of the Ms. Crafts Center is on your left.

$44 per person  includes entertainment, fabulous gourmet 3 course meal by Premier Catering, price includes tax and tip.  Enjoy a special Valentines 3 course meal.  Details to come- but be sure- there WILL be CHOCOLATE!  BYOB, no corking fees!!

Seating begins at 6:30pm, Show starts at 7:00pm

Limited seats, call today!  601-331-4045, please have credit card ready to reserve space.

100 Municipal Drive, Brandon.  (Off of Hwy 80 near Hollywood video) Coming from Jackson take I-20 East, get off at Crossgates, turn right on Hwy 80.  Down on Right in large City of Brandon Building.

$25 per person, includes 3 course meal by Fresh Cut caterer, hilarious show, tax & tip.

Seating begins at 6:00pm / Show starts at 7:00pm

Call 601-824-7095, tickets must be purchased in advance.  Limited seating.

120 HIghway 492, Walnut Grove, MS

$25 per person or $40 a couple.  Price includes a 3 course meal:  Salad.your choice of fish or chicken for the entree, and dessert.  Tax & tip are included  Event in honor of National Library Week for Walnut Grove Library

Seating begins at 6:30, Show at 7:00pm

Call 601-253-2483 - Tickets available through the Walnut Grove Library

315 Crossgates Blvd., Brandon.  On Hwy 80 next to Kroger's.

$38 per person, includes 3 course dinner and show

Seating begins at 6:30, show at 7:00 pm

Reservations required, Call 601-825-8380

Written By: Paula Hilton

Step on deck and meet Barbie Duhl and her "Party People," hosting the party of all parties on the luxurious (and possibly haunted) dinner cruise boat, The Solaris, docked at a restaurant near you. Welcome Aboard! A spectacular fireworks display is planned for the evening, but will the fireworks be in the sky?? Don't rock this boat, or the Picture Perfect Party could end.....in murder!

Written By: Tom Lestrade

Writer Meets Homicide Cop!  Rob Kassel, world-reknowned crime author is launching a new book.  He is known for his best sellers:  Basic Precint, Love 'em and Leave 'em, and Jumping Bail.  Can this bestseller crime author win the heart of his "partner", Det. Kate Trackit with a surprise birthday party before Detective Don Crunch, CVU, undermines the whole surprise?  And is bookworm, Mary Mason, Rob's # 1 fan at his book signing for Arrivederci / Hasta Manana or is she a stalker from Philadephia?  Undercover CSI agents, Jezebel Fletcher and Cratio Hane, add some investigative flair from Las Vegas and Miami to heat things up.  This is a Surprise Party you don't want to miss.

Written By: Tom Lestrade

Santa is celebrating another successful year with the Elves & Mrs. Claus at the North Pole!  When suddenly he is magically whisked away to One Year Ago!  He finds himself working as a Mall Santa!  Has the Grinch, the Grifter, grifted Christmas again?  Have the Elves ended their endeavors to work for the jolly man for good?  Does Santa have a Guardian Angel trying to earn their wings by teaching the true meaning of Christmas?  Will Mrs. Claus ever cook Christmas cookies for our favorite red Elf?

Come solve this mystery with us and help Santa find his way home!

Written By: Paula Hilton

This Happy-go-lucky band of hippies are spreading their messages of peace and love, along with their own special tranquility vitamins.  Careful how many you take though or someone might be uttering those solemn words, "Let peace be with you."

Written By: Paula Hilton

Join us for locker room full of fun! When the players in a small town try to buy a new professional football team, there are more penalties than you can blow a whistle at. Find out who scores and who is sent to the bench.

Written By: Lauri Trott and Alahna Stewart

A talented control freak, Director Bill Dosure is filming a tv commercial at the restaurant. To assist him he has a crew of questionable characters: Suzy Spud, a past "Miss Mashed Potato Queen"; Erin Ann Tools, head gopher girl; Wanda Bee, a Waffle House waitress turned actress- just like her idol Marilyn Monroe; and where are his extra's?? We may have to ask for some volunteers to join this crew. Where did his producer, Marty Scorecheese, find such a group? Who will be left standing when the director films the "final cut?"

Written By: Paula Hilton

Join the powerful Toulong family as they renew their wedding vows amongst their strange family and friends. Can anyone bring down the mighty ketchup king, Tye Toulong, and his devoted wife Mary? Discover the truth about their three children, Dusty - the archaeologist, Misty - the teary-eyed psychologist, and Drew - the frustrated artist. Meet the Toulong's business partners and best friends, Morvin and Veri Goodfrend. Warm up to Nanny, who will thrill you with her best kept cleaning and cooking tips. But remember, some secrets are best kept that way.

Written By: Paula Hilton

The Death by Diedre murder mystery troupe is all ready to perform A Plateful of Death. But, their micro-managing, obsessive-compulsive, control-freak director, Diedre, has a few last minute problems with the show. An actor’s worst nightmare, this director mouths everyone’s lines, gets a kick out of watching them struggle with ill-fitting costumes and gleefully fires the troupe to hold open auditions during the performance! You won’t want to miss what happens when the final curtain drops.

Written By: Paula Hilton

Is wine a mystery to you? Then meet the Frudee family as they press their way into history with a new wine-making process. You’ll get to learn a little bit about wine, but be careful, someone will soon be two sheets under!

Written By: Paula Hilton

Looking for more exercise equipment to balance out your weight room? Meet Michael Bycle and his Bycle Cycle, an amazing device taking the fitness world by storm. And whoever said exercise can kill you… is right!

Written By: Becky Martin

Santa is holding his annual Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree party at his factory only days before Christmas. This year, the traditional jolly spirit brought on by the reindeer games and Christmas karaoke could be dampened when Santa announces that it’s going to be a Hard Candy Christmas because his company is bankrupt! In hopes of saving the factory, Santa has extended his guest list to include potential investors like the Grinch who is doing quite well as the owner of Whoville’s most prominent toy store. Join party planner - Susie Who, Santa’s favorite helper - Lou-Ellen Insky, Santa’s brother - Jingle Kringle and of course, Mrs. Claus and decide for yourself who deserves Nuttin’ for Christmas when one of them ensures that a key person never sees The Night Before Christmas.

Written By: Joe DiPietro with permission by Dramatists

A wonderful Italian Comedy! Nick lives in New York and sees his 4 Italian grandparents in New Jersey every Sunday for dinner.  But when a great job offer might take Nick to Seattle, the news doesn't sit well with his grandparents.  So they have an idea to make sure he stays!   (This is NOT a Murder Mystery show, this performance is true comedy and can be presented for dinner theatre)

Written By: Paula Hilton

Hart Breaker is trying to throw the perfect Valentine's Day party for her daughter, Candy. She just can't get any cooperation from her "other" daughter, Coco Puff, her "current" husband, Drew Blood, her "friend," Bill Willkill, or her "brother," Rock Bottoms. Candy isn't impressed with anyone on the guest list and wants to go hang out with her friends instead, but gifts keep arriving from a secret admirer and she can't figure out a way to make her escape. Something has to be done to save this Valentine's Day party... but who will save Candy Valentine? Or could someone finally be coo coo for Coco Puff, Candy's older half-sister? 

Written By: Becky Martin

After decades of trying, The Jackson Jackelopes have finally won the seven game Dixie League Championship Series! You are invited to attend the awards gala where Kitty Dinger, wife of deceased former team owner – Hum Dinger, has a big surprise in store for her newly inherited team including plans to hit a home run with the MVP – Jay “Wild Thing” Powers, after the ceremony.  Jay "Wild Thing's" jealous girlfriend, Kaci Striker wants to knock Kitty out of the ball park. She’ll have to take a number behind Kitty’s alcoholic daughter, Lotta Weine, the Jackelope’s announcer, Harry Perry and team coach, Tony Lacorta –both former lovers turned “Kitty toys.”   Somewhere between the “seventh inning stretch” and the “bottom of the ninth,” you’ll find out who’s future ain’t what it used to be.

Written By: A.R. Gurney

Andrew Makepeace Ladd III and Melissa Gardner, both born to wealth and position, are childhood friends whose lifelong correspondence begins with birthday party thank-you notes and summer camp postcards. Romantically attached, they continue to exchange letters.  The piece is comprised of letters exchanged over a lifetime between two people who grew up together, went their separate ways, but continued to share confidences. As the actors read the letters aloud, what is created is evocative, touching, and frequently funny.  What Andy and Melissa imply in their letters is as revealing and meaningful as what is actually written down.  Featuring the talents of Tom Lestrade and Alahna Stewart.

Written By: Alahna Stewart & Lauri Trott

Scarlet and Red Rumgardner are hosting their annual Red Rum Runner’s Toys Masquerade Ball.  Things quickly go down the cellar steps in this backwards murder mystery.  Scarlet tries to keep things running smoothly even though there is a dead body and an unexpected and nosey Inspector Merlock Bones to mess up her seating chart!  All the ususal suspects are in attendance for the party:  Red’s business partner & college buddy, Col. Kent Handle the Mustard bumbles his way through the evening while his pretty but “red” necked wife, Brooke Peacock fans her feathers for all who care to look.  And what party would be complete without the annual accounting report given by Cecelia “CC” Whiteice?   The main question is will the events of the evening ruin or enhance Scarlet’s ambitions of becoming next year’s President of the Bonnie Blue Garden Club?    

Written By: Paula Hilton

Tommy Countem, the CEO of a struggling accounting firm decides to throw a holiday party to boost morale. He also decides to bring in a consultant, Dick Sticksit, to streamline and straighten the company out. What he doesn't realize is that those two independent decisions will result in bedlam, havoc and chaos in the middle of wildly performed holiday songs, door prizes and a visit from someone very special in a red Santa suit. Join Tom, Dick and Harry Gambles, the company’s computer wizard, for a holiday party to beat all holiday parties!  Also ready to party are Janet Lies, Tommy’s very personal secretary; Martha Cheats, the CFO or countem Up Inc; and Holly Steels, Tommy’s sister.  Happy holidays? Maybe, but stay away from the mistletoe... or that spirited kiss may turn deadly.

( recommended for mature audiences)

Written By: Beth Kander

Stewart Productions is proud to present “Unshelved,” written by Beth Kander.  This captivating play demonstrates how Alzheimer’s disease affects a family like ripples in a pond. 

When Alzheimer’s disease begins to rob Audrey Hollingsworth of her memory, her troubled son Rye and loyal husband Bill are forced to encounter secrets of the past and uncertainties of the future.

Written By: Alahna Stewart & Keni Bounds

You are invited to attend the rehearsal dinner of Manny Broads & Mary May Soon.  Will all the ladies  really be crying when Manny, the local playboy, really says “I Do!” to spoiled little rich girl, Mary May Soon?  Or will there be a collective sigh of relief?  Against her daddy’s advice Mary May has deemed Manny to be worthy of her.  Will becoming Mary May’s husband truly be a fate worse than death for Manny?  Manny’s best man, Hal Larious does not find Manny’s cavalier approach to impending doom at all funny.  Hal’s fiancé, and Mary May’s maid of honor, Zenny Pilate, does her best to keep everyone calm, cool and married, especially before anyone finds out what she did last night!  What rehearsal dinner would be complete without an ex-girlfriend, Holly Wood, and Tom Collins, a bumbling bartender to round out the crazy cast of characters?

Written By: Alahna Stewart & Lauri Trott

The Alumni of Phi Delta Die Fraternity would like you to help them with their fund raiser Costume Party.  Who will you vote for Best Costume?  Will the past President, Mike Raphone, as swashbuckling DJ win your heart and vote?  Or his lovely wife, Mindy, the Queen of DeNile?  Maybe you will choose the big dumb ex-athlete, Jock Strap, who now runs the local bowling alley- does that count as a sports career? Who is Jock's date, Sunny Sideup? and why does she look so familiar- even though she is half his age?  Watch what happens when her Momma shows up!  And will Cupid finally hit his mark?  Clay Puppet sure hopes so!  Or maybe you would like to dress up and join the costume parade!  Anyone can win this prize- uh, oh, someone forgot the prizes....

Written By: Becky Martin

Lou Insky, formerly Santa’s head elf and winner of the Ms. North Pole beauty pageant for a decade,  is holding her annual holiday benefit. Proceeds from this year’s event go to the Society for Displaced Penguins. Usually her galas are full of men with deep pockets - potential sugar daddies and foundation garment investors for Lou. This year, a few of the invitations got into the wrong hands and she’s up to her elbows in former beauty pageant contestants. The gala becomes a Ms. North Pole beauty pageant rematch where the Winter Warlock and Santa serve as judges.

Written By: Alahna Stewart and Keni Bounds

The "Happy Honeymooners Game Show" host, Willie Winker, enjoys toying with his contestants as they attempt to answer questions about thier new spouses.  However, the couple from New Jersey, Paul & Penny Pincher neither look nor act like newlyweds.  Something smells fishy and it's not her perfume.  Other contestants include tennis pro Rich and his wife, Barbara Ann Hamilton.  Better watch out for his swing!  Rounding out the group are germaphobe Sam and Natalie Woodchuck.  One couple will really clean up, one needs a divorce attorney and the network may be pulling the plug on someone!