The Dinner Detective Columbus

75 East State St
Columbus, OH 43215

Review: CAAMP at Schottenstein Center

by Paul Batterson · August 31, 2026

“Cheers, Columbus. I don’t have to give an elaborate speech about how we got here. Most of you know how we got here. You are the reason how we got here.' Taylor Meier…

Review: PIPPIN at Short North Stage

by Paul Batterson · August 10, 2026

What did our critic think of PIPPIN at Short North Stage? Production director Edward Carignan said PIPPIN is a “legacy” show – a performance that can be pulled out of the vault, dusted off, and re-released every five years or so. SNS last did this Stephen Schwartz musical (a personal favorite …

Review: AC/DC POWER UP TOUR at Ohio Stadium

by Paul Batterson · July 17, 2026

Perhaps the biggest change was the audience. In the 1980s, AC/DC was the rebellious band parents warned their children about. Now, the band is the spectacle parents bring their children to experience. It was a little unnerving to hear a mother asking, “Timmy, would you like a cookie?” before the…

Review: MONET TO MATISSE: DEFYING TRADITION at Art Gallery Of South Australia

by Barry Lenny · July 13, 2026

An experience that may possibly require more than one visit.…

Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at Ohio Theatre - A Spectacle in Search of a Soul

by Christina Mancuso · June 10, 2026

Based on Sara Gruen’s beloved 1932 novel - and its 2011 film adaptation, WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is a technical triumph wrapped around a dramatically uneven musical. Directed by Tony Award nominee Jessica Stone (Kimberly Akimbo), with book by three-time Tony nominee Rick Elice (Jersey Boys, Peter an…

Review: FLANNEL: A 90S MUSICAL at Shadowbox Live!

by Paul Batterson · June 2, 2026

What did our critic think of FLANNEL: A 90S MUSICAL at Shadowbox Live!?…

Review: 1776 at Abbey Theater Of Dublin

by Paul Batterson · June 1, 2026

What did our critic think of 1776 at Abbey Theater Of Dublin?…

Review: HADESTOWN at Ohio Theatre

by Paul Batterson · May 18, 2026

HADESTOWN will always have a special place in the heart of Ohio Theatre patrons. On Nov. 16, 2021, the musical was the first production in the historic theatre after the COVID epidemic dimmed the lights there for nearly a year and a half. The theatre staff laid roses on every seat to signal Broadw…

Review: PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Short North Stage

by Paul Batterson · May 17, 2026

What did our critic think of PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Short North Stage?…

Review: LIFE IN MOTION: A STORY TOLD THROUGH DANCE at Shadowbox Live!

by Paul Batterson · April 30, 2026

What did our critic think of LIFE IN MOTION: A STORY TOLD THROUGH DANCE at Shadowbox Live!?…

Past Shows

20 total · showing 11–20

The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show

Mar 7

America’s LARGEST interactive true crime mystery dinner show is now playing in Columbus, OH! 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...

The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show

Feb 28

The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show

Apr 24

Americas LARGEST interactive comedy murder mystery dinner show is now playing at the Hilton Columbus Downtown! At The Dinner Detective, youll tackle a challenging crime while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The criminal is lurking somewhere in the room, and you may...

The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show

Apr 17

The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show

Mar 27

Dinner Detective Comedy Murder Mystery Dinner Show

Mar 20

Dinner Detective Comedy Murder Mystery Dinner Show

Mar 6

Interactive Comedy Murder Mystery Dinner Show

Nov 21

Americas LARGEST interactive comedy murder mystery dinner show is now playing at the Sheraton Columbus Capitol Square! At The Dinner Detective, youll tackle a challenging crime while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The criminal is lurking somewhere in the room, and...

	Battle of the Books Riffe Center Studio 2 (9/25-10/18)
	Wicked Ohio Theatre (7/28-8/15)
	Screamers: A Nightmare-Fueled Sketch Comedy and Music Experience Shadowbox Live (9/20-11/14)
	Hell's Kitchen Ohio Theatre (6/15-6/20)
	Disney's Beauty and the Beast Ohio Theatre (1/30-2/07)
	La Cage Aux Folles Hilliard Civic and Cultural Arts Center (11/06-11/15)
	Dinner Detective Columbus- Halloween Event! Embassy Suites Columbus (10/24-10/24)
	Dinner Detective Columbus Embassy Suites Columbus (10/17-10/17)
	The Velocity of Autumn Abbey Theater of Dublin (9/25-10/04)
	Dinner Detective Columbus Embassy Suites Columbus (12/05-12/05)
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