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Marriage Can Be Murder
editGenre: Interactive comedy murder-mystery dinner show
Created by: Eric Post and Jayne Post
Produced by: Ivory Star Productions (since 2008), led by John Bentham
Country: United States
Original language: English
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
First performed: 1999 at the Showboat Hotel & Casino
Venues: Showboat; Egg & I; Fitzgeralds; The D Casino; The Venue at Orleans; currently Diversion Amusements on Cameron Street
Running time: Approximately 2 hours
Status: Ongoing (as of 2025)
Website: marriagecanbemurder.com
1. Overview
Marriage Can Be Murder is a long-running interactive comedy dinner-theater show in Las Vegas, blending improv, scripted humor, and live audience participation in a classic whodunit format. First performed in 1999 at the Showboat Hotel & Casino, the show remains one of Las Vegas’s most enduring off-Strip attractions, now staged at Diversion Amusements on Cameron Street.
2. Production & Partnership
In 2008, Marriage Can Be Murder partnered with Ivory Star Productions, produced by John Bentham, helping expand its reach and maintain high production standards.
3. Format & Unique Features
- Changing Episodes: The plot refreshes approximately every three months, offering frequent guests a brand-new mystery.
- Annual Holiday Special: A special Christmas show runs every December, with a festive theme, new clues, and a surprise culprit.
- Rotating Lead Cast: Core lead roles are performed by founders Eric and Jayne Post plus a roster of about 15 regular local actors.
- New Undercover Actors: For each new episode, undercover cast members—who pose as regular dinner guests—are rotated in, ensuring each show has new surprises and interactions.
- Audience Participation: Guests mingle and gather clues from both lead and undercover actors and may be called upon to play surprise roles.
- Improvisational Style: Actors adapt to live audience energy, keeping each show fresh and unscripted at key moments.
4. Cast & Creators
- Eric Post — Co-creator, lead performer (Lt. Eric Post), executive chef for the dinner since 2022, and a Navy veteran. He holds a degree from the California Institute of the Arts and graduated from Le Cordon Bleu Las Vegas in 2005.
- Jayne Post — Co-creator and lead actress as “D.D.,” the show’s comedic hostess and audience favorite.
- John Bentham — Executive producer through Ivory Star Productions since 2008.
5. Venues & History
- Debut: Opened at the Showboat Hotel & Casino in 1999.
- Past venues: The Egg & I, 4 Queens, Fitzgeralds, The D Casino, The Orleans Hotel & Casino.
- Current: Performs weekly at Diversion Amusements on Fremont Street.
6. Dining Experience
- Executive Chef: Eric Post oversees the three-course dinner, adding culinary expertise since 2022.
- Menu: Typically includes a spring mix salad and sourdough bread, entrée options like smoked bourbon brown-sugar tri-tip or grilled lemon-butter chicken with sides, and a dessert of vanilla ice cream.
7. Reception & Awards
- Audience Praise: Guests often call it “fast, funny, and slightly naughty,” appreciating the humor and unpredictable plot twists.
- Awards: Multiple “Best Of Las Vegas” awards, including “Best Date Night,” “Most Unique Dining Experience,” and “Top Interactive Show.”
- Longevity: Celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2019 and its 25th anniversary in 2024.
See Also
- Dinner theater
- Interactive theater
- Murder mystery dinner
External Links
- Official website
- Ivory Star Productions
Marriage Can Be Murder
Genre: Interactive comedy murder-mystery dinner show
Created by: Eric Post and Jayne Post
Produced by: Ivory Star Productions (since 2008), led by John Bentham
Country: United States
Original language: English
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
First performed: 1999 at the Showboat Hotel & Casino
Venues: Showboat; Egg & I; Fitzgeralds; The D Casino; The Venue at Orleans; currently Diversion Amusements on Cameron Street
Running time: Approximately 2 hours
Status: Ongoing (as of 2025)
Website: marriagecanbemurder.com
1. Overview
Marriage Can Be Murder is a long-running interactive comedy dinner-theater show in Las Vegas, blending improv, scripted humor, and live audience participation in a classic whodunit format. First performed in 1999 at the Showboat Hotel & Casino, the show remains one of Las Vegas’s most enduring off-Strip attractions, now staged at Diversion Amusements on Cameron Street.
2. Production & Partnership
In 2008, Marriage Can Be Murder partnered with Ivory Star Productions, produced by John Bentham, helping expand its reach and maintain high production standards.
3. Format & Unique Features
- Changing Episodes: The plot refreshes approximately every three months, offering frequent guests a brand-new mystery.
- Annual Holiday Special: A special Christmas show runs every December, with a festive theme, new clues, and a surprise culprit.
- Rotating Lead Cast: Core lead roles are performed by founders Eric and Jayne Post plus a roster of about 15 regular local actors.
- New Undercover Actors: For each new episode, undercover cast members—who pose as regular dinner guests—are rotated in, ensuring each show has new surprises and interactions.
- Audience Participation: Guests mingle and gather clues from both lead and undercover actors and may be called upon to play surprise roles.
- Improvisational Style: Actors adapt to live audience energy, keeping each show fresh and unscripted at key moments.
4. Cast & Creators
- Eric Post — Co-creator, lead performer (Lt. Eric Post), executive chef for the dinner since 2022, and a Navy veteran. He holds a degree from the California Institute of the Arts and graduated from Le Cordon Bleu Las Vegas in 2005.
- Jayne Post — Co-creator and lead actress as “D.D.,” the show’s comedic hostess and audience favorite.
- John Bentham — Executive producer through Ivory Star Productions since 2008.
5. Venues & History
- Debut: Opened at the Showboat Hotel & Casino in 1999.
- Past venues: The Egg & I, 4 Queens, Fitzgeralds, The D Casino, The Orleans Hotel & Casino.
- Current: Performs weekly at Diversion Amusements on Fremont Street.
6. Dining Experience
- Executive Chef: Eric Post oversees the three-course dinner, adding culinary expertise since 2022.
- Menu: Typically includes a spring mix salad and sourdough bread, entrée options like smoked bourbon brown-sugar tri-tip or grilled lemon-butter chicken with sides, and a dessert of vanilla ice cream.
7. Reception & Awards
- Audience Praise: Guests often call it “fast, funny, and slightly naughty,” appreciating the humor and unpredictable plot twists.
- Awards: Multiple “Best Of Las Vegas” awards, including “Best Date Night,” “Most Unique Dining Experience,” and “Top Interactive Show.”
- Longevity: Celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2019 and its 25th anniversary in 2024.
See Also
- Dinner theater
- Interactive theater
- Murder mystery dinner
External Links
- Official website
- Ivory Star Productions
Marriage Can Be Murder
editMarriage Can Be Murder is a long-running interactive comedy murder-mystery dinner show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Created by Eric Post and Jayne Post, the production combines improvisational comedy, audience participation, and a rotating whodunit plot served alongside a three-course dinner. Since its debut in 1999, the show has become a mainstay of Las Vegas entertainment .
History
editThe show premiered in 1999 at the Showboat Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Over its run, it has been staged at several venues, including The Egg & I, Fitzgeralds Casino, The D Casino, and The Orleans Hotel & Casino; as of 2025, performances take place at Diversion Amusements on Cameron Street nsaen.com+5ivorystar.com+5tripadvisor.com+5.
In 2008, the production began a partnership with Ivory Star Productions, led by John Bentham, which has helped grow the show's schedule and production quality ivorystar.com+7ivorystar.com+7youtube.com+7.
Format
editFeaturing a blend of scripted scenes and live improvisation, the show includes both visible leads and undercover actors planted among the audience. Guests receive clues throughout the evening. The plot is refreshed every three months, and a special Christmas-themed episode is staged annually ivorystar.com+2nsaen.com+2eventbrite.com+2.
Actors rotate as leads among a core cast of about 15 local performers, and new undercover cast members join each episode, ensuring unpredictable interactions .
Cast and Crew
edit- Eric Post — Co-creator and lead actor (Lt. Eric Post). A U.S. Navy veteran, he graduated from the California Institute of the Arts and earned a culinary degree from Le Cordon Bleu Las Vegas (2005). Since 2022, he also serves as executive chef and operates Cabrisse Kitchen & Bar, responsible for the show’s menu, cocktails, and bespoke pizzas made with dough from Monzù Italian Oven + Bar .
- Jayne Post — Co-creator and lead actress portraying the comedic hostess "D.D." nsaen.com.
- John Bentham — Executive producer through Ivory Star Productions since the 2008 partnershipivorystar.com+6ivorystar.com+6neon.reviewjournal.com+6.
Dining Experience
editThe show includes a three-course dinner served table-side, featuring salad, entrée (e.g., smoked bourbon tri-tip or lemon-butter chicken), and dessert. Cabrisse Kitchen & Bar provides the food and cocktail service, including designer pizzas and flatbreads made with dough supplied by Monzù of Las Vegas .
Reception and Awards
editThe show has garnered strong reviews for its interactive style, humor, and immersive audience experience; it is widely recommended as a top “date night” and “unique dining experience” in Las Vegas .
Notable milestones include its 20th anniversary celebration in 2019 and 25th in 2024 . Additional shows and showtimes were added in 2022 under Ivory Star’s expansion initiative nsaen.com+3ivorystar.com+3ivorystar.com+3.
See also
edit- Dinner theater
- Interactive theater
- Murder mystery dinner
- Las Vegas entertainment
References
edit- "Marriage Can Be Murder Dinner Show" description, Vegas.com yelp.com+11vegas.com+11tripadvisor.com+11.
- Tripadvisor and Eventbrite reviews, noting interactive murder mystery format and food service eventbrite.com.
- Ivory Star Productions media, including schedule expansions and anniversary promotionsyoutube.com+6ivorystar.com+6ivorystar.com+6.
- “No Strings Attached E-News” profile of cast, show format, plot rotation, and lead performer Eric Post’s credentialsnsaen.com.
- YouTube and local news features celebrating 24th anniversary and seasonal episodes youtube.com.
External links
edit- Official website
- Ivory Star Productions
- Monzù Italian Oven + Bar
{{Infobox theatre production
| name = Marriage Can Be Murder
| image =
| caption = Logo or promotional image for ''Marriage Can Be Murder''
| music = Various comedic interludes
| book = Eric Post and Jayne Post
| basis = Original murder-mystery concept
| productions = Showboat Hotel & Casino (1999); Egg & I; Fitzgeralds; The D Casino; The Orleans Hotel & Casino; Diversion Amusements (current)
| premiere = 1999
| place = Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
| original_language = English
| genre = Comedy, murder mystery, dinner theatre
| website = [https://marriagecanbemurder.com marriagecanbemurder.com]
}}
'''Marriage Can Be Murder''' is a long-running interactive comedy murder-mystery dinner show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Created by Eric Post and Jayne Post, the production combines improvisational comedy, audience participation, and a rotating whodunit plot served alongside a three-course dinner. Since its debut in 1999, the show has become a staple of Las Vegas entertainment.
== History ==
The show premiered in 1999 at the Showboat Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Over the years, it has been staged at venues including The Egg & I, Fitzgeralds Casino, The D Casino, and The Orleans Hotel & Casino. As of 2025, performances take place at Diversion Amusements near Fremont Street.<ref>Vegas.com. [https://www.vegas.com/shows/comedy/marriage-can-be-murder-las-vegas/ "Marriage Can Be Murder - Vegas.com"]. Retrieved DATE.</ref>
In 2008, the production partnered with Ivory Star Productions, led by John Bentham, to expand the show's run and maintain production quality.<ref>Ivory Star Productions. [https://www.ivorystar.com/ "Official Ivory Star Productions"]. Retrieved DATE.</ref>
== Format ==
''Marriage Can Be Murder'' blends scripted scenes with improvisational comedy. Each show features undercover actors hidden among dinner guests, who gather clues to solve the murder. The plot rotates approximately every three months, and a special Christmas-themed episode is staged annually.<ref>TripAdvisor Reviews. [https://www.tripadvisor.com/ "Marriage Can Be Murder reviews"]. Retrieved DATE.</ref>
The lead cast rotates among a core company of about 15 local actors. New undercover cast members are introduced with each episode.<ref>Las Vegas Weekly. [https://lasvegasweekly.com/ "Review: Marriage Can Be Murder"]. Retrieved DATE.</ref>
== Cast and Crew ==
* '''Eric Post''' – Co-creator, lead actor (Lt. Eric Post), executive chef, U.S. Navy veteran; graduate of California Institute of the Arts and Le Cordon Bleu Las Vegas (2005). He also runs Cabrisse Kitchen & Bar, which provides the show’s meals, cocktails, and designer pizzas using dough from Monzù Italian Oven + Bar.<ref>Official Website. [https://marriagecanbemurder.com "Marriage Can Be Murder"]. Retrieved DATE.</ref>
* '''Jayne Post''' – Co-creator and lead actress as “D.D.”
* '''John Bentham''' – Producer through Ivory Star Productions.
== Dining ==
The show includes a three-course dinner with options such as smoked bourbon brown-sugar tri-tip or lemon-butter chicken, a fresh salad, and dessert. Cabrisse Kitchen & Bar provides the menu and cocktail service, with designer pizzas made from Monzù’s artisan dough.<ref>Monzù Italian Oven + Bar. [https://www.monzulasvegas.com/ "Official Monzù Website"]. Retrieved DATE.</ref>
== Reception ==
''Marriage Can Be Murder'' has received positive reviews for its humor, audience participation, and originality. It has earned multiple “Best of Las Vegas” awards and is frequently recommended for date nights and group outings.<ref>Las Vegas Review-Journal. [https://www.reviewjournal.com/ "Best of Las Vegas"]. Retrieved DATE.</ref>
== See also ==
* Dinner theater
* Interactive theater
* Murder mystery dinner
* Las Vegas shows
== References ==
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== External links ==
* [https://marriagecanbemurder.com Official website]
* [https://ivorystar.com Ivory Star Productions]
* [https://www.monzulasvegas.com Monzù Italian Oven + Bar]
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