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    4.2 (10 reviews)
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    The Murder Mystery - For the first course, we have salad, and for the second course, DEMISE!

    The Murder Mystery

    2.9(31 reviews)
    0.1 miDowntown

    I absolutely loved this experience! I went with my husband and he got picked to be a suspect. Our…read moretable worked as a team against the other tables. It's not a sit down show and at times we are asked to stand up and go investigate, ask questions about clues that the other tables have. Great way to get everyone to talk with the other tables. Our meal was included in our ticket and nothing more than what we already pay at any restaurant nowadays. I can't wait to bring my family and friends, they'll love it! It's a comedy and I was a bit hesitant about it because I hate cheesy jokes, and OMG the jokes in the show are AMAZING. I laughed from the bottom of my lungs lol I'm so excited to do it again

    My husband and I went to the Murder Mystery Company for our anniversary meal/entertainment. We had…read morenever been to a dinner theater/murder mystery before - so we did not know what to expect. Our first impression was that the location was good, parking was great, and seating was OK, but cramped. We were seated at a table for 6 and ended with with 2 couples that came together - very nice people. The service was good - keeping my drink full and clearing our places promptly after we finished each course. I knew ahead of time that drinks were a la carte - but I did not know that gratuity for the meal/presentation was separate. My husband and I agree that all should be included in the upfront cost so you don't feel nickel-and-dimed to death. The meal was fine. My husband hated the salad - but I as a more ecletic eater enjoyed it. It was mixed greens with sliced fruit and a light vinagrette dressing. We both liked the main course (stuffed pepper for me and chicken for him). Dessert was rated good by him and OK by me (where can you really go wrong with brownie and vanilla ice cream. A French Vanilla would have raised it to GREAT, but it was OK - good). The storyline was a bit difficult to follow - since audience members could not necessarily be heard in their acting parts and were sometimes confusing in what they said. It might have helped to either select better "actors" or to include more of the storyline in print in the binders. The length was about right. I wouldn't have wanted another "scene" or "act." I really liked the fact that you could get involved and participate as much or as little as you wanted. We chose to watch and not get up and ask questions or interrogate the principal players. The couples at our table milled about somewhat by the end of the play. The mystery was definitely solvable. I won't give the "who dunnit" away - but as soon as it was explained to us who did it and why, I rolled my eyes and smacked my head - I should have picked up on the clues. Would I go again? Yes - IF - we went with another 2 couples that we enjoy socializing with. I know we'd have a much better time and be more engaged. As to the liquor license - as a non-drinker, I'm happy that they don't serve alcoholic beverages. I do think that this type of entertainment is not family-friendly and would not appreciate having children in the audience. We did not have any kids in our seating and would not have thought that it would have been appropriate for a younger crowd.

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    The Murder Mystery - Poly in the study with poison

    Poly in the study with poison

    The Murder Mystery - By George, A Murder has occurred! And its likely that somebody committed it!

    By George, A Murder has occurred! And its likely that somebody committed it!

    The Murder Mystery - You did it didn't you!? i know you did!!

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    Center Stage Players - Assassins Feb, 2009 - Photo by CSP

    Center Stage Players

    4.0(3 reviews)
    1.3 miShort North

    If you love musicals, this is the theater company to watch. If you don't think you love musicals,…read morethis is also the theater company to watch. Known for staging shows both traditional and outlandish, CSP's recent season included The Rocky Horror Show, She Loves Me, Sweet Charity and Reefer Madness. As you can see they're down with variety. Columbus' only all-musical troupe, they seem to have honed the art. Their current home is Axis Nightclub, which gives the shows a dinner-theater quality (the full bar is open during shows). Performances are always intimate, and frequently include audience involvement of one kind or another. Don't be surprised if a zombie brushes past you at some point or an actor lands in your lap. (Sometimes literally - the stage is unusually shaped and on the small side and actors have been known to fall off during rehearsal...) It seems the rotating group of directors each have their own style, but all have a wicked sense of humor and it shows. And while the quality of show can vary ever so slightly as the cast and production staff change for each show, I've never experienced a show here that wasn't highly entertaining and worth my ticket price.

    I saw the Center Stage Players doing a street performance during a summer Gallery Hop. They were…read moreplaying show tunes from Little Shop of Horrors. I'm not much for show tunes, but they seemed to have a pretty fair gathering. Their performance wasn't half bad, but they were absurdly loud, like ear-bleeding loud. They were really belting it out. It didn't help that their amp was echoing off the neighboring buildings. I felt bad for the other street performers who were being totally overshadowed. Despite Center Stage's disregard of the city sound ordinance, I'm a big fan of community theatre and would love to see one of their traditional live shows. They billed Rocky Horror last month. It seems like everyone around here grabs onto that story. The venue is appealing as well. They perform at Axis nightclub. Tickets are usually under $20 and can be purchased at the door the night of the event or online beforehand.

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    Center Stage Players - Reefer Madness Cast, Spring 2009

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    Reefer Madness Cast, Spring 2009

    Little Theater Off Broadway - The Scarlet Pimpernel

    Little Theater Off Broadway

    4.3(4 reviews)
    7.3 mi

    Cute little theatre in the heart of Grove City, Ohio. Actors who are dedicated to giving an all…read morestar performance on a budget for people to be able to afford.

    This is one of the best local theatres in the Columbus area. My son and I started coming here…read moreregularly several years ago after we were blown away by their production of The Addams Family Musical. Prior to the performance, I had asked several locals about the theatre and was simply told that it was small, hence the name. Thank you, Captain Obvious. So, with not much to go on, my expectations were pretty low. Even so, the ticketing system for this theatre is ridiculously antiquated. To reserve a seat, you have to leave a message on their answering machine. Make sure you have lots of time on your hands when doing so because you will have to sit through a greeting that goes on forever with no way to bypass it. If there is a way, please let me know how. The message will ask you to leave your information and that your call will ONLY be returned if there is a problem with your reservation. I am the type of person who wants confirmation of my reservation. Because this theatre is a good 45 minute drive from my house, I want to feel confident that my reservation is in good order. Not surprisingly, since coming here my reservations have been botched twice. Once, I left my message several days in advance, but It was never received. Last week, my message was received, but my seats were given away to someone else who also (supposedly) had my (very uncommon) last name. Highly unlikely, in my opinion. In both instances, we were accommodated with seats, but I would have been upset had we been turned away. Aside from that hassle, we adore this theatre. Yes it is small and seats less than 100, BUT the productions are spectacular! I was amazed at how much they could do on such a small stage. Choreographed dance numbers, intricate sets, top notch voices and reasonable ticket/concession prices make this historic theatre an absolute treasure in Grove City. I have not seen a bad production yet and I highly recommend the musicals. Tons and tons of talent and not a bad seat in the house!

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    Little Theater Off Broadway - Artbyjo. The whole yown is worth walking around(two blocks)

    Artbyjo. The whole yown is worth walking around(two blocks)

    Little Theater Off Broadway - Artbyjo

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    Little Theater Off Broadway - Artbyjo

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    Grandview Theater & Drafthouse - Wine and a movie

    Grandview Theater & Drafthouse

    4.4(74 reviews)
    3.0 mi
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    Here's a polished, concise rewrite that keeps your tone and details while improving flow and…read moreclarity: What a great, unassuming place! We were attending a 12:45 movie, and the doors didn't open until 12:15. I'm not sure if Sundays always follow the 30-minutes-before-showtime rule, but it's worth noting. The bar area is spacious and open anytime. The theater itself was on the smaller side but still plenty roomy, with very comfortable chairs. Each seat has a narrow table in front for food and drinks, which was a nice touch. The surround sound system was solid. Parking is mostly located behind the building and can be pricey when enforcement is in effect. Unfortunately, the theater can't assist with parking since it's not their lot. The bartender was fantastic--very friendly, explained where the theater was, how ordering works, and answered all of our questions since it was our first time there. We ordered pizza, which came out quickly and was delicious. We tried the Elephant and the Hot Swarm--both excellent. They offer 40 beers on tap, along with cider, wine, and hard liquor. There are also board games scattered throughout the space. I'll definitely be back.

    This was our first time here and definitely did not disappoint…read more I am deaf so we called ahead to make sure this small theater could accommodate me. They have closer caption on a stick. Not the best in technology but it gets the job done. Zero complaints from me. We walked in and there is a bar area to the right. They have everything you could want for the movies. Beer, popcorn, candy and even pizza. I bought a tall beer and popcorn and did not have to mortgage the house. It was $17. Water was free. Thank you! We walked into the theater and they have tables setup so you can sit at and put your drinks and snacks on the table instead of having to hold them on your lap. What a great great idea! The couple a few spaces from us had a large pizza in front of them. The chairs were extremely comfortable and it was the perfect getaway date night. We will definitely be coming back here to see more movies. Great and friendly staff. The two women did a fantastic job helping us.

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    Grandview Theater & Drafthouse - When the weather is nice the bar is open-air.

    When the weather is nice the bar is open-air.

    Grandview Theater & Drafthouse - Movie theater #2

    Movie theater #2

    Grandview Theater & Drafthouse - The retro sign lights up the patio well into the night.

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    The retro sign lights up the patio well into the night.

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