Dinner theater fans have many options in Mississippi.
Mississippi's theater scene offers a handful of options for those who prefer dinner theater. Dinner theater combines a pre-show meal with a staged production for a single price. With few exceptions, dinner theater traditionally produces content with the entire family in mind. Though production values may vary from theater to theater, theater companies specialize in a variety of genres from comedic to dramatic musicals to plays.
Carey Dinner Theater
The Carey Dinner Theatre is in Hattiesburg and is associated with William Carey University. The oldest dinner theater in the state, audience members choose between two productions staged each summer. Genres include musical comedy, revues and the occasional original production. Dinners consist of catered buffets served by cast members just before show time. All shows take place at the O. L. Quave Theater just across the street from the northern edge of the campus. Reservations are required. Curtain goes up at 7pm.
Carey Dinner Theatre
William Carey University
Hattiesburg Campus
498 Tuscan Ave.
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
601-318-6051
wmcarey.edu
Picayune On Stage
Picayune On Stage is in Picayune in southwest Mississippi. This theater stages a combination of dinner theater and community theater productions throughout the year. As of 2010, Picayune On Stage was in search of a larger space to call home while current productions take place at their Canal Street theater. Genres performed include musical comedy and drama as well as sing-through pieces where no spoken dialogue is used. Depending on the show and season both matinee and evening shows are available. Doors open at 6pm, dinner is served at 6:30pm and the curtain goes up at 8pm. Reservations are recommended.
Picayune On Stage
322 W. Canal St.
P.O. Box 1987
Picayune, MS 39466
601-749-5551
picayuneonstage.com
Mississippi Murder Mysteries
Mississippi Murder Mysteries perform in the tri-county Jackson area. This for-hire company does not have its own theater but instead stages productions that include catered dinners at local venues including Jackson area restaurants. Comedic productions revolve around murder in the form of one act or full length plays. Additionally, Mississippi Murder Mysteries is available for fundraisers, special events and company parties. Staging plays throughout the year, guests are offered a 6pm cash bar, open doors at 6:30pm and a curtain time of 7pm. Reservations are required.
Mississippi Murder Mysteries
601-331-4045
missmurdermystery.com
