Mystery Train of Kansas City
Mystery Train of Kansas City is an interactive Murder Mystery Dinner Theater
2010 Fall/Winter Schedule:
Sept. 3 - Oct. 30: Ghost Train
Nov. 12 - Dec. 31: Terror on the Toyland Express
Ticket Price: $54/Thurs, $64/Fri & Sat includes dinner. Shows are appropriate for teens or adults. Shows are performed at Downtown KC Restaurants (you do not ride a train, but trains are used as the setting of the crime).
Contact: 816.813.9654
If you love to play the game Clue with your family, you’ll love this show! My husband and I recently enjoyed a Mystery Train performance on one of our date nights, and I would definitely recommend the performance for a fun night out with your spouse, friends, or even teens.
Each mystery is performed in a private dining room that becomes the “stage”… your imaginary dining car as you are a passenger aboard a train heading to or from Kansas City during the production. The mysteries are full of humor and clues, each story written as a piece of historical fiction with Kansas City as the backdrop.
The fun begins as you arrive and are greeted by the Conductor who explains the evening's schedule... it is his job to ensure "the train is on time." And, he provides each guest with money for the trip. The "Bribe Bucks" you are given may be used at your leisure throughout the show in an attempt to extract information from the suspects. As train passengers, many of the suspects are carrying luggage, purses, and personal belongings that may conceal weapons or suspicious information... you may use your dough to make them an offer they can't refuse!
As you're seated, you'll be asked your name and given a name tag. Feel free to choose an alias for the night, you can become anything or anyone you want. Adding to the interaction, random audience members are selected to participate in the mystery playing key roles in the story. If you aren't selected, don't worry... it's nothing personal, just business.
The meal is served between each of the four acts, with appetizers, salad, a main dish, and dessert. During these interludes, audience interaction is encouraged and you're able to compare notes with other guests at your table to try to determine the solution to the mystery. They also provide the audience with one clue at the end of each act to help you unravel the puzzle.
Before the night comes to a close, everyone turns in their answer to the crime and the solutions are sorted to see if a member of the audience has accurately solved the crime. The Master Detective, who correctly figures out the motive, method, and murderer for the evening is honored at the end of the show with a reward.
If you're looking for a novel idea for your next Moms' Night Out, Date Night, or celebration with your teens... the Mystery Train may just be the ticket.