Mystery for Hire - Murder Mystery Dinner Theater

02/02/2026

Mystery for Hire - Murder Mystery Dinner Theater will perform at the Franco Center in Lewiston, Maine. (We have performed our improv comedy there before and we appeared as medieval characters when Mike Miclon launched his movie, Richard 3.) This is an updated version of our Hollywood award show with some new performers and some of your long time favorites. Cast includes Dan Marois, Sara Poulin, Greg Lambert, Greg Simpson, Julie Poulin, and Kathleen Nation. No two shows are the same! The audience determines who committed the crime, every time.

The Franco Center invites the community to step into a night of Hollywood glamour, suspense, and surprise with Murder at the Marquee, an interactive murder mystery theater event on Friday, March 27, at 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston.

Doors open at 6 p.m., with the mystery unfolding at 7 p.m.

TICKETS https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=309305

Guests are encouraged to dress as if they’re attending the Oscars, because upon arrival, each attendee will be assigned the identity of a well-known celebrity. PRIZE GIVEN FOR BEST DRESSED SO DRESS TO WIN!

Throughout the evening, some of these celebrity guests will find themselves in the spotlight as awards are presented — but all is not as glamorous as it seems.

07/26/2025

What do these fine organizations have in common? Here's a hint, they were involved in one or more of the 1000 mystery shows we have produced!

Senator Inn in Augusta
The Bluffs RV Resort in Freedom, NH
Doolin's Pub in Litchfield
TD Bank
Portsmouth Harborside Hotel
Samoset Resort
Mt. Washington Hotel
Spectacular Event Center
Songo River Queen
Poland Spring Inn
Marco's in Lewiston
Publishers Clearinghouse
DaVinci's in Lewiston
Maine Department of Transportation
University of Maine - Farmington
College of the Holy Cross
Blue Knights International
New Hampshire Credit Unions
Maine Oil Dealers Association
Falmouth Country Club
Maine Manufactured Housing Association
Maine Hospital Association
Maine Healthcare Association
UnumProvident
Staples
Maine Innkeepers Association
Good Shepherd Food Bank
Northeast Health Sciences Library Association
Cliff House
Martindale Country Club
Town & Country Realtors
Androscoggin County Board of Realtors
Norway Savings Bank
Androscoggin Savings Bank
Community Concepts
Sugarloaf Inn and Resort
Bethel Inn & Country Club
Bath Savings Institution
Maine Tourism Bureau
Thomas College
Spectacular Event Center
Songo River Queen
Poland Spring Inn
Marco's in Lewiston

This is only a partial list of the organizations that have hosted a Mystery for Hire - Murder Mystery Dinner Theater show in the past 30 years. (York Harbor has hosted 30 alone!) Why not join this list and book your personally created mystery show? www.mysteryforhire.net.

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Book your holiday mystery show or improv comedy today. Loads of fun for that holiday occasion in December or after the holidays. www.mysteryforhire.net www.mainelyimprov.com

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