From mysteries to musicals to foot-stompin' tunes, Arizona dishes up lively stage shows with meals ranging from quick service to fine dining. Make reservations early for fun family entertainment that satisfies both the belly and the soul.
Tucson and Oro Valley
The Gaslight Theatre
Old-timey melodrama with plenty of songs, dance and joking around is the hallmark of The Gaslight Theatre in Tucson. The audience is encouraged to boo the villain and cheer the hero during these locally written and produced shows that have included The Lone Stranger and Gnatman. Order up pizza, meal baskets or sweet stuff to eat during the action on stage, or nosh on the free popcorn.
The company also serves eats with musical revues and concerts at its newest location, The Gaslight Music Hall in Oro Valley, just north of Tucson. Laugh along to the Hee Haw Country Western Revue or play detective in the interactive murder mystery show.
Tempe and Tucson
The Dinner Detective® Murder Mystery Dinner Show
Is that chatty diner at your table a suspect in a crime or just a friendly visitor like yourself? You'll have to wait until the end of the Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show, on stage weekly in Tempe and Tucson.
Elements of a four-course meal - including chicken, salmon or pasta entrées - are served between acts while costumed actors move the plot along. The entire room is the stage, so you never know if you're sitting next to one of the unidentified, non-costumed actors in the audience.
Flagstaff
Black Bart's Steakhouse, Saloon & Musical Revue
Black Bart's Steakhouse, Saloon & Musical Revue in Flagstaff showcases singing waiters - many Northern Arizona University student performers - who serve food as they take turns singing in the musical revue. Expect foot-tapping pop oldies, Broadway tunes, jazz standards and Disney favorites.
