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Mystery & Magic Dinner Theater Playhouse

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😠 The best magic trick of this show was how "Steve" convinced me to buy the tickets! Comedy? I thought comedy was supposed to make you laugh...not cringe. Every time you had to say "tough crowd" you should have realized it wasn't because of the audience...it was because of the stupid attempts at humo... People often mention show, magic, great, good, time, night, mystery, funny, recommend, amazing,


Address

2526 E Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ 85716, United States

Website

www.tucsondinnertheater.com

Contact

+1 520-861-4800

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (187 reviews)

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  • 1/5 Hannah M. 6 years ago on Google
    The best magic trick of this show was how "Steve" convinced me to buy the tickets! Comedy? I thought comedy was supposed to make you laugh...not cringe. Every time you had to say "tough crowd" you should have realized it wasn't because of the audience...it was because of the stupid attempts at humor. The tables were packed full enough to the point of being uncomfortable. I understand a low light dinner but it was so dark you could barely see your plate! The acting was horrific and just sad to watch. The interactive portion was just immature and unprofessional. We left at 11pm, after watching many others walk out- including the woman who was sawed in half! Waste of money, complete disappointment, my last bad choice of 2017!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Julie Dionne Hartsough L. 5 years ago on Google
    It is not worth $75 a ticket. The mystery part was very disappointing, the " magic" show was not impressive, this production was more like going to a Jr. High production rather than a professional one. Our salad didn't come until 7:30, our meal, (which was a tiny, dry and tough chicken breast, peppers and artichoke for a vegetable, and 2 tiny potatoes), was more like an appetizer than a meal and didn't get served until 9pm. The show was way too late, didn't end until 10:45 PM and valet went home before the show was over, leaving our car unlocked with the keys in it. Would never recommend this to anyone!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Deya D. 3 months ago on Google • 34 reviews New
    Great time. Brought my 17yo and 20yo. Full runtime was from 630p-10p. Tableside magic and main show magic were amazing. Great comedy. I guess some of the jokes maybe considered risque to a small few but they were minimal and a 1 out of 10 on a risque scale in my opinion. I really enjoyed the main entree but the 1st course salad and 3rd course dessert left me a bit underwhelmed. Eat a light snack since the 1st course takes awhile to come out. I will definitely be back to try some other things on their main menu. I would come back for a new magic/mystery show. Parking is tight so get their early or park on the neighboring streets. No videos of the performers allowed. Pics of performers allowed at certain parts of the show.

  • 1/5 Toni 4 years ago on Google
    For $198 for my wife and I on Valentines day, the WORST and most unorganized show we have ever been to. Show started an hour late with no explanation while we waited. Thus Dinner was delayed an hour resulting in being served dinner at 9 pm instead of 8pm. The comedy wasn't. The Magic was poor slapstick. The magician was obviously uncomfortable on stage and just seemed so very amateurish. The food. OMG. Chicken tasted like rubber. One of the poor guests at our table was forgotten and even when reminded twice, was so late in being served that by the time they arrived with his food we had all finished. No apologies nothing! The only saving grace was the drag queen who was quite talented. Needless to say, after the start of the second act we were sooo board we just up and left with quite a few of the other guests doing the same. For the price this was a complete rip off. Try the Gaslight theatre. 1/4 the price. Foods not great but edible and fast. Service great and shows comedy actually makes you laugh.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Justin K. 7 years ago on Google
    The dinner was great, full of flavor and a decent size portion. The actors did an outstanding job with each of their characters. The show was funny and kept me laughing from start to finish. I am excited to return and see the show again to see how it differs with a different audience as well as improv from the cast!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 George M K. 5 months ago on Google • 17 reviews
    The magic was fun. However the fun ended when the food came. A generic, uninspired three-course combo of small salad, bland chicken breast and stale scone with strawberries and cream. No choices here. And the $85 per person price (drinks were extra) left our party feeling as if we had been fleeced as part of the act. Also, it should have been disclosed that all diners would be seated group style, with other diners. Not a big deal, but come on. At this price, it matters. This idea could possibly work if the food were revamped and prices adjusted. But as of now, would not recommend.

  • 5/5 charla b. 3 months ago on Google • 17 reviews New
    My husband and I had a wonderful time, laughing and left in wonder with the terrific, comedic magic show. Thank you for such a good time. I recommend this show. It is a must see and quite an experience.

  • 5/5 Fred Y. 10 months ago on Google
    The magicians were all very good and humorous. Norm Marini was especially good and very funny. The magic was amazing. Great show! The food was excellent. The crowd was very much into having a good time. A fun night.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tyleigh B. 8 months ago on Google
    I had the pleasure of attending the Mystery & Magic Dinner last week, and I am still in awe of the mesmerizing evening that unfolded before my eyes! The true highlight of the evening was the interactive mystery performance that unfolded throughout the night. Delicious 3 course meal with great service. A wonderful and fun experience!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 erin m. 11 months ago on Google
    The event was not great. The food was good, except it was served cold. The waitress was great. But the show was not put together well and I left after 3 hours and the magic show still had not started. I feel that there were some technical difficulties. Also, not a good event to go solo to.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kathy Bicksler S. 1 year ago on Google
    My husband and I along with 2 friends really enjoyed the show. The magician was amazing, we have NO idea how he did the tricks...incredible. The food was delicious made by the Iron Chef Winner of Tucson. Well worth the money.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 LateNite A. 4 years ago on Google
    People from other reviews seem to like to criticize things but they apparently have no imagination. This little theater avant garde is definitely not what you might expect if you're only idea of magic is a penn n teller special. I've been to a few murder mystery shows and i was not disappointed with this one. The cast are friendly, fun, and incorporate many facets of old time circus/vaudeville/cabaret shows. By that i mean, there are no special effects (other than lighting and soundboard), there is a friendly "traveling troupe" feel about it, and the players really just want to give themselves to the audience in a crazy imperfect way. A bit over the top is certainly important here and audience participation is key. I think if you are some triggered snowflake with no imagination this is not a place for you. This is no place for iPhone addicts. The food was country club standard fare, but I was impressed with the reasonable prices from the bar. The drive over can be confusing, even if Marsha's Google maps couldn't do it right (lol) Honestly, i only wish more younger people would try something different, turn off the expectations of grandeur and accept something different, because that's what Ross and his troupe are trying to do. For the players, it's easy to see that the show is a labor of love, these people are here to entertain you in a classic fashion. Enjoy the show!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 K N. 4 years ago on Google
    We were all totally disappointed! After spending $300 for three tickets, we all thought it was like amateur hour. The food was very ordinary! The actual show was disorganized and not funny at all. One 10 minute magic trick with the wine bottles was the ONLY good part of entire show in our opinions. No magic trick at the table as mentioned when i made the reservation. The main guy looked totally frazzled, and miserable, sweating! Uugh. 1/2 our table left early, we were tempted but i wanted to see what the third course would be, a small slice of cheesecake😩After ubering it there and back and buying our own drinks this is $400 spent that made me feel ripped off in Tucson. Never again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brianna W. 8 months ago on Google • 12 reviews
    My husband and I had a fantastic date night! Food and drinks were great, the service was wonderful, the vibe and environment was right up my alley of a local charm “hole in the wall” best kept secret! The show was mind blowing! The magic and comedy were on point! The entertainers were easy to connect with and it felt very personalized. I would definitely go again!

  • 5/5 Jessica F. 3 months ago on Google • 10 reviews New
    What a great evening. The show was great, with experienced, proficient magicians who knew their stuff. Service was prompt and polite, I watched as the wait staff got everyone what they wanted. Highly recommended! Dietary restrictions (pescatarian, no pork) were followed.

  • 5/5 Todd W. 4 months ago on Google • 8 reviews
    Great show, comfortable audience participation. Magicians really good, murder mystery was fun, hosts we're very friendly. One thing... Ordering drinks was challenging.. I only ordered one, no other opportunity. They could have made more money, I would have tipped more! Overall, great job. Todd W

  • 4/5 Daniel H. 4 months ago on Google • 7 reviews
    This was a blast, and the food is quite good. The mystery plot was a little shallow, but as they have to pander to all types, and in today's culture, people can't ever be wrong, so I understand it. We would definitely go again, this was worth the money, and a fun evening!

  • 5/5 Bette Bunker R. 4 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Food was good and accommodated my severe allergy. Service was super great. Show was so much fun, hilarious, and mystifying. The mystery our table had to solve was challenging and got all of us involve. Great experience. I highly recommend it.

  • 5/5 Gary R. 4 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    We had an exceptionally good time and loved Ross, Julia and Norm. We will be talking about this for years to come. A wonderful evening, great date night and awesome way to celebrate our Anniversary.

  • 5/5 Susie L. 11 months ago on Google
    We had a fun night of food, cocktails, mystery and magic! The magicians were amazing and very entertaining. I highly recommend this for a date night or fun for out of town guests.

  • 4/5 Denise D. 6 years ago on Google
    There were some issues when checking in but they resolved it quickly. The show was cheesy but entertaining. It was interactive, light-hearted, and enjoyable. The staff was very friendly and the magician spent time with my nephew after the show to teach him a card trick. The view of the city while dining is breathtaking. Great work ya'll!

  • 5/5 Mary G. 4 years ago on Google
    Went there for our 33 anniversary. The show was very funny and the magic was incredible! We had great people at our table. My hubby said the chicken dinner was delish. I am vegetarian and was served a veggie dish. It was good but the cheese cake was better. The audience was involved quite a bit in the show. I gave them 5 stars because I really enjoyed the night.

  • 5/5 James T. 6 years ago on Google
    This is a must see!! Not only was the show hilarious the dinner was delicious. We are vegetarians and the chef made a special dinner that was one of the best things I’ve ever had. The performers did great doing magic illusions and keeping us laughing the whole night while also serving us our meals.

  • 4/5 SNO 9 months ago on Google
    What a fun night! We were entertained the entire time, even as eating. Dinner was a delicious chicken with an onion curry sauce, over rice, salad with dates and other garnishes. You’ll have to try the spicy Margarita, fire! It was my nieces birthdays, which are a week apart. The entertainers kept them highly involved, which completely made their days. Overall, our experience was excellent. It is a bit pricey at $80 a person plus drinks. So it can add up if you want to bring your family.

  • 5/5 Kristin M. 1 year ago on Google
    They were awesome! We went to celebrate our girls bday’s. We let them know before hand about the bdays and they really made the girls feel like the stars of the show. They used them in multiple tricks and even cut one in half! Food was incredible. Flavors we don’t normally use/eat and it was delicious. Live theatre and so much fun. All our cheeks hurt from laughing.

  • 5/5 Tamara P. 11 months ago on Google
    The food and drink was fabulous, and the servers were on top of everything. We were astounded by the magic and the performers were very funny. We had a great time. Thanks to the group for being so accommodating.

  • 4/5 Shanta J. 10 months ago on Google
    The magicians were all very good and humorous. Norm was especially good and very funny. The magic was amazing. The food was excellent. The crowd was very much into having a good time. A fun night. Just wish the event area had a more space, but overall I had a great time.

  • 5/5 Gail C. 6 months ago on Google
    What a fun night this was! The magic show was great. Amazing slight of hand tricks done in a very fun style by a funny man. The food was delicious delivered by very nice staff. I would highly recommend. :)

  • 5/5 Karma C. 7 months ago on Google
    This was such a great experience to celebrate two of my best friends' birthdays with them! The magic was really impressive. The performers were so personable and fun! It was quite interactive so be prepared ;) The food was to die for and to top it off the cocktails were fantastic. Highly recommend!

  • 5/5 andrea G. 7 months ago on Google
    Went for my birthday. The food was excellent, the magicians were funny and quite talented. They took a little extra time with my sister who is handicapped. We had an excellent time and will definitely be back!

  • 5/5 Pat B. 8 months ago on Google
    What a blast this was. Came on my birthday (idea from a friend) completely unaware of the show, and was thoroughly surprised and entertained. What a great cast of performers, and extremely friendly bartenders as well. Can’t wait to come back.

  • 5/5 Rachel T. 11 months ago on Google
    Wow, what a unique date night experience. We laughed all night, I highly recommend this show and dinner. My honey and I will definitely share our experience with everyone we know.

  • 4/5 Angelica M. 8 months ago on Google
    Entertainment was great. Some of the magic tricks were unbelievable, I'm still wondering how they did it. Haha and the jokes were clean but definitely funny with some good double entendres. I loved the entertainment for sure. Food was really good, but I think I would have liked to order from the restaurants menu instead. Also, I felt it did run a little long, 3.5hrs is a long time to sit still for me. But Overall for the price a Dinner and a comedy/magic/murder mystery show, it was worth it.

  • 5/5 Jennifer G. 9 months ago on Google
    Wonderful evening of good food and amazing entertainment. As a bonus we met some fun new people at our table also. We thoroughly enjoyed the show and will be returning with more friends. We were very impressed with the quality of the magic show, along with all the humor. Many laughs. I was surprised I had not heard about this show, it was so fun. We will be spreading the word.

  • 5/5 Perrin K. 9 months ago on Google
    It was such a fun night! I highly recommend doing this. The magic was so unbelievably good!! My only 2 suggestions would be to not stop the drink service before the last magic act and to hurry and write another murder mystery, so I can go again!

  • 5/5 Faith F. 4 months ago on Google • 1 review
    The entire show was amazing, atmosphere, service, etc. The only reason I have the food 3 stars is because it isn’t optional as far as choosing what I’d want specifically and what I wouldn’t want. But, it was also very good. The magicians were amazing and funny and really nice. It was such an amazing experience in so happy I was invited


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