I recently saw the Charlotte, NC group perform a show in Wake Forest (if you can call it a…read moreperformance) and it was a very long and drawn out four hours. I have been to other professional murder mysteries and I was excited to hear there would be a show in Wake Forest. But I didn't realize the poor quality and execution of this company. I would not call this group of for professional as they just guided the improv from the ticket holders. The 25 or so suspects were just the audience and that was a lot of people to keep track of and try to remember who was who. Not everyone is good at improv so having the show based on audience participation is just a recipe for disaster. There were four cast members but one of them "Howie" didn't do anything in the show besides take photos of the other three. This performance was more like one of those Murder Mystery boxes you can buy to have a party at your house with friends. It was missing the storyline development by the cast. The cast needed to take the lead and be the show. Most of the night had the audience mingling with the other audience members to share clues. There were two sessions of the mingling which just dragged on this show. Lots of the audience left early and I wanted to as well but I hoped it would get better but it never did. At the end they give out some awards to the audience members who participated. Then they pick a winning table. I'm not sure how that was determined as my table had the same suspect and reasoning and it was not acknowledged as figuring it out. I am sure other tables figured it out as well. I would not recommend this company at all and would look for a better option if you enjoy murder mysteries.

We received this Groupon for two tickets to the Dinner Theater as a gift. Selected the 3/22/19 date…read moreat Rock Bottom Brewery in Charlotte NC. Everything was a HUGE disappointment - the show and food - similar to other reviews on YELP. There were 8 tables of 6 in a very tight private room. Although the salad was served early, the main course didn't arrive until the end of the show and my wife's pasta only came after several complaints. The food was miserable, small portioned and cold. We have eaten at Rock Bottom many times before and cannot fathom why they would serve this 'ale chicken' garbage in their restaurant. There were two drink servers and only one food server. This company knows the drill and perform here monthly so I cannot understand the complete failure to make sure their guests are satisfied, or even care for that matter. There was supposed to be a desert, though only saw a few tables get it. Oh, and the show. Well, I thought "interactive" meant that we would ask questions or work with folks at our table. No. Instead myself along with 8 or 9 others were handed binders with instructions on our characters. Extremely disorganized and confusing. There were two periods where everyone was instructed to walk around and bribe others for clues. Most people just walked out to the bar to get their drinks or went to the bathroom. I suspect that these were supposed to be the periods between meal courses, which never got served until the end. The Mystery remains unsolved as to why these guys are still in business!

The play house is quite small for theater type setting but what a gem of a cultural asset for the…read morearea. Although the playhouse is looking for a new larger location, my first time experience here was most enjoyable. We saw an archapelo group called IMPROMPTU who were excellent. 2 people wheeled in a small cart with popcorn and soda which I thought quite homey and mom and pop like. One gentleman held a 50 50 raffle, 1 $ a ticket for funds for the theater Parking was convenient as well as restaurants in the area. This show was $12 a ticket, a short intermission, about 11/2 hours for the entire show. Seating and lighting were adequate,. The performance made up for the plain ambience. The staff were very pleasant. I look forward to attend another show.

Very nice community playhouse, just as the title suggests, offering variety of plays along with an…read moreannual dinner theater, sometimes more. Small and intimate with seating on risers, so everyone can see the actors on stage. You are right there in the action. Actor's voices die out of their mouths due to the setting. Many of the actors spoke too softly to be heard or understood. They really need to SPEAK UP and PROJECT. Please!?!? Cute concession stand selling sodas, water, popcorn and homemade cookies. Price? One dollar each. Such a deal. Parking appears to be adequate. We arrived after dark and easily found a place. Looks like it is or was part of a school complex. Located in a hard-to-find area, so do a reconnaissance during daylight or use your GPS to find it the first time. A nice experience. Membership packages on ticket prices, senior discounts and youth tickets. Five plays are on the 2013 schedule. Been around since 1980, 30 seasons. Fun.

I love the theatre. In fact, my ambition at one time in my life was to pursue a career in the…read moretheatre. Alas, I find myself serving as a Chaplain - which is quite theatrical at times. All this to say, that my recent experience at the DD (Charlotte, NC) was quite disappointing. The concept is fun, a whodunnit about a murderer who sits among you and you have to figure out who he/she is. Again, I like the concept, but the production was horrible. The actors were not grounded, the props were amateurish and the script was confusing. This is dinner theatre, so let's talk about the dinner. It was not bad. I had the chicken and veggies. My favorite part was dessert, the cheesecake was delicious. In conclusion, dear Dinner Detective., if you're going charge $75.00 bucks a pop. You've got to bring it. This production is not worth $75.00.

The show was underwhelming. The actors fumbled through the performance, talked over each other, and…read moreoften seemed confused about what was next. It was such an unpleasant experience that we left before the end. The food was tasteless and one of our meals came 25 minutes after everyone else finished eating.

The performance, the food - wonderful experience, the servers…read more exalent production. look forward to future shows!!!!

The wait time was unacceptable at over one hour from the time we were told to be there…read more We only had time to visit the Buffett one time before they took it down and the food was nasty. The waitstaff was terrible. The band had technical issues that took nearly an hour to correct and once the band started their Mics did not work. We left halfway through the show because it was that bad. DO NOT GO OR YOU WILL BE SORRY....

A fun night out! A nice ballroom in the Marriott, a nice 4 course meal, and entertainment. The…read moresalmon was very good and cheesecake for our dessert was rich and tasty. The drinks were a little pricey, but overall a great evening. I wasn't sure how the theater was going to be put on, like a stage , but instead the actors just moved around the room and incorporated the guests into the show. It was fun and the guests were quite lively and got into it!

Had a fun date night at the Dinner Detective in Greensboro last week. We had gotten the tickets for…read moreChristmas and we're excited to check it out, having never done an experience like this. We checked in when we arrived, we're given a. Table assignment and brought to the dining room. There was a full service cash bar serving anything you could need and an appetizer buffet. We got some drinks, and snacks for the buffet (cheeses, veggies, cheesy tater tots fried onion pedals) sat at our table and mingled with the other seated at our table. Actors performed within the room as we ate our 4 courses, and it quickly became unclear who was part of the show and who was just dining. It seemed there were actors planted at the tables, or where there??? The whole thing was well scripted, funny and made for an enjoyable evening. The food was delicious, I'd compare it to a nice wedding meal. Pricing may be a bit much for some, but it makes for a fun evening. I don't want to say too much and spoil anything, but I will say it was fun!

My niece had her wedding here last weekend. It was the perfect location for her 1920's themed…read morewedding!! The building is beautiful, with vintage decor. The staff was amazing to work with !!! A special THANK YOU to Ms Betty Owen, wedding planner. She is AMAZING!!!! She really went above and beyond to make the day so special, and every thing went very smooth!!! We had all the last minute nerves about everything falling into place on our big day, but thanks to Betty it could not have gone any better!!!! It's true what they say..."stay calm and trust the wedding planner"!! Especially if it's Betty !!!! A BIG THANK YOU TO THE ENTIRE STAFF that made our event on 3/4/17 so wonderful!!!!! Brenda O. Aunt of the bride

I grew up in High Point and didn't even know this place existed. Centennial Station is located…read moredowntown, just around the corner from Showplace. It used to be an old freight train depot in the early 1900s, but was later converted into a dinner theater and now, it's a special events center. Very old and rustic looking, a lot of the original wooden flooring and structure still remain in place today. I visited on Friday night for a wedding rehearsal dinner afterparty. The inside was nicely decorated for the holidays with Christmas trees, beautiful lights, and colorful ornaments. The main hall has a stage, dance floor, plenty of table seating, and a small open bar in the back. Cool space and perfect for the event. There was a projected slide show on stage of the married couple to be and also a little dancing. The sound system could have been better, but it wasn't a big deal. Bartenders did a good job. Ample parking outside.