Murder, Mystery, and Mayhem at Petite Violette features unique, original, hilarious murder mysteries with live professional actors and audience participation, paired with a four-course dinner of fine French food (hors d’oeuvres, salad, choice of entree, and dessert) with a glass of wine, plus tea and coffee. The production changes quarterly to offer up fresh stories and mysteries, with a special holiday show in the winter. Seating is family-style, so guests get a chance to sit with the star of the show. (All food except hors d’oeuvres is served in individual portions.) Shows run on Friday nights at 7:30 p.m. (check in 6:45-7:15 p.m.) and Saturday nights at 7 p.m. (check in 6:15-6:45 p.m.). The cost per person is $75 (plus tax equalling $81) and gratuity. Murder, Mystery, and Mayhem at Petite Violette is designed for adults and recommended for those aged 10 and over. Shows take place in our private Bordeaux Room.

New show: Gimme Hamilton or Gimme Death — February 20th - May 16th!

Here ye! Here ye! 

Murder, Mystery, and Mayhem starts 2026 with a trip back to Colonial America! A time of Washington, Adams, Hamilton. Of powdered wigs, horse drawn carriages, and contemporary music (sure – why not). It’s also a time... of... murder!

The year is 1774. American colonists are at odds with King George III and the British Parliament over excessive taxation and reduced liberties. Delegates from the colonies meet to discuss the foundation for self-governance and a complete break from England. Actually, that sounds SUPER boring! The real story gripping the colonies is the mysterious death of rising songsmith Jeremiah “Lil’ Musket” Big-Britches. Lil’ Musket sings hippity-hoppity songs, and usually ones where he unapologetically boasts of his own success and lavish colonial lifestyle – really, Lil’ Musket? You need 3 horse drawn carriages?  Really?

Such good fortune has made many other colonial hippity-hoppity artists jealous. But is their resentment so strong they would reach for their musket, then pour gunpowder from the powder horn into a powder measure, then empty that into the barrel of the musket, then place a pillow ticking patch over the barrel hole, then balance the musket ball on the pillow ticking patch, then grab the ramrod and push the ball down the barrel of the musket until it’s good and seated? And then, place a dry piece of flint in the jaw of the musket’s mechanism and fasten it securely.... you know what?  It’s already too much work. 

Who will lead the colonies to victory? Why is someone killing hippity hoppity icons? What’s for dessert?

Just come to ye olde Petite Violette for a feast of fun, and find out!

Audience Participation

This special brand of comedic murder mysteries is centered on making the audience laugh continuously, while also keeping them guessing. Our audience participation is a little different than other murder mysteries, but it’s also WAY more fun. Two professional actors greet all guests at the door to explain how the evening is going to be played out. At that time, the actors will give every audience member a part in the show. Parts can range from playing a character in the show, complete with props, or a smaller part singing in a group with many other guests.

Participation is highly encouraged, as we try to make the audience the star, but it’s not required. Guests who want to sit back, relax and enjoy a great evening of food and laughter with friends and family, will get exactly that.

The Four-Course Meal

Paired with top-notch entertainment is an outstanding four-course meal. The gourmet meal begins with a variety of hot and cold appetizers, followed by a fresh salad with a house made dressing. You can enjoy this course with a glass of wine that’s included in the ticket price. Next, you have a choice of five entrees including meat, fish, and vegetarian options. If you have a food allergy, please let us know so we can try to accommodate you. These entrees change seasonally with each show and are always made with the freshest ingredients. Your final course is homemade dessert.