News Summary
The popular dinner theater show ‘Marriage Can Be Murder’ will move to the Rio Hotel and Casino, debuting a new storyline and menu in late August. The show, famed for its interactive murder mystery experience, has been a Vegas staple for over two decades. With nightly performances, new culinary offerings, and themed plot rotations every few months, it promises to attract both new audiences and loyal fans. Discounts will be available for locals and military personnel, enhancing accessibility to this unique dining entertainment experience.
Las Vegas – The beloved dinner theater show “Marriage Can Be Murder” is set to relocate to the Rio Hotel and Casino, where it will start captivating audiences with a brand-new storyline and revised menu on August 28, 2025. This popular production has been delighting Las Vegas visitors for over two decades and promises to deliver an award-winning theatrical experience at its new location.
Performances of “Marriage Can Be Murder” will take place nightly at 7 p.m. within The Venue at Masquerade Village in the Rio Hotel. Tickets will officially become available for purchase on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, with prices beginning at $89.95, not including taxes and fees. Each ticket grants access to a lavish four-course dinner, a beverage, and pre-paid gratuity, enhancing the overall dining experience.
To accommodate various audiences, the venue offers discounted tickets for Nevada residents, military personnel, and seniors. The dinner show is designed for audiences aged 12 and up, appealing to a diverse range of guests.
The relocation comes with significant updates to the show’s culinary offerings, featuring a completely new four-course menu that includes hors d’oeuvres served alongside the unfolding plot. The show’s innovative new storyline, titled “Ex’s & Oh’s,” will rotate themes every three months, ensuring that both returning fans and new guests have an engaging experience each time they attend.
Producing the show, John Bentham stated that the move aims to engage more locals, tourists, and long-time fans. Concurrently, Eric Post, co-creator and executive chef, highlights that enhancing the culinary aspect is a vital part of the show’s evolution with the relocation, noting that each dinner course will be synchronized with the plot’s progression. This timing is intended to create an immersive dining experience filled with twists and turns throughout the mystery.
In addition to the main experience, guests have the option to purchase a new add-on called the Killer Date Night Kit for $20. This kit includes a souvenir photo, mystery tools, and playful extras to amplify the interactive elements of the show.
The comedic murder mystery show is renowned for transforming guests from mere spectators into sleuthing detectives, offering a delightful blend of humor and campy entertainment that engages patrons in a one-of-a-kind setting.
The Rio Hotel and Casino is currently undergoing a revitalization that positions it as an exciting venue for the new chapter of the show. Rio’s CEO, Patrick Miller, believes the enhancements occurring within the hotel provide an appropriate backdrop for the next stage of “Marriage Can Be Murder.” The combination of a refreshed hotel environment and a renewed show experience is set to create a more vibrant atmosphere for the audience.
As the opening date approaches, excitement builds for the newly relocated dinner theater, which promises a memorable experience that continues to attract fans old and new. With its unique blend of cuisine, comedy, and interactive elements, “Marriage Can Be Murder” at the Rio Hotel and Casino is poised to become a must-see event in Las Vegas.
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