“At The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show, you’ll tackle a challenging crime while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The criminal is lurking somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it!”

Yes, you could be a suspect.

“The Dinner Detective” hosts interact with guests between courses. Ok. It’s only three servings. A salad, followed by the main meal — chicken, pork, or vegetarian (pasta and vegetables) with mashed potatoes and green beans — plus a great dessert. I don’t know if the menu changes each performance, but the one I had was satisfying in the atmosphere of a real Columbo-style investigation in which you participate as a detective.

Every audience member gets a sheet to write down clues, with evidence provided digitally through your cell phone or made available on a large board to examine firsthand.

You’ll meet a lot of people. Who’s in the performance and who is not is something you’ll have to figure out for yourself as clues are dropped and discussed. Audience and actors are interrogated by the detectives, and you’ll go from one suspect to another until, after the two-hour show ends, it all becomes clear.

The mystery was well constructed, and it was a fascinating story that slowly emerged during the performance.

The show narration is filled with humor. You will laugh, unless, of course, you are the killer.

It’s a killer show, a killer meal, a killer performance, and a killer show that you won’t want to miss.

Tickets are $71 each, including the meal. Coffee and water are provided with the meals. Alcoholic drinks are in you, available for additional purchase in the hotel bar in the nearby lobby.

You can take pictures but not video. But I don’t want to show many because I don’t want to ID all of the performers. But remember, the killer can be anyone.

In addition to the many performances that are scheduled — check the website at:

www.thedinnerdetective.com/western-chicago-suburbs

“The Dinner Detective” troupe takes the show on the road, and you can book them for your own personal party.

I highly recommend it. It is very creative, entertaining, and worth every penny and your time.

Here’s “The Dinner Detective” website promo:

North America’s largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner theatre show is now playing! Solve a hilarious mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it!

Join us for an event that is very different from a traditional murder mystery dinner show. Our actors are not dressed in costume and are hidden in the audience! This results in a fun, social and interactive evening suitable for all adults.

Each ticket includes our signature award-winning murder mystery dinner theatre show, along with a full plated dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of surprises during the show.

Hosting a party or private event? We specialize in custom private events for companies, groups, and organizations of almost every size! We can host your event onsite at our public show location, or we can bring a show to your home, business, or venue.