Best Upcoming Dinner Theater Performances In OC
Going out to dinner can be very dull, but with the dinner theater venues in the Orange County region, that is no longer the case. Cheer on your favorite knight in a duel, enjoy a Broadway performance or even become a part of the murder mystery. Here are the best venues for dinner theater performances in Orange County.
Medieval Times
7662 Beach Blvd.
Buena Park, CA 90620
(866) 543-9637
medievaltimes.com
Date: Shows available every day at 6:00 p.m. & 8:15 p.m. There are select shows at 11:30 a.m. & 7:15 p.m.
Take a moment to go back to the time of knights and kings with epic battles and jousting tournaments. It was a time of bravery and honor and you can have a ringside view of a knights jousting battle at the Medieval Times. Think Heath Ledger in "A Knight's Tale" as he jousts and competes at a knight. You can show your support to the knights (of various colors) and cheer them on while you feast on a traditional four-course meal that is fit for a king.
Alfred's Hitchcock's "Rope"
110 E. Walnut Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92832
(714) 526-7070
mavericktheater.com
Date: Aug - Sept 2015 at 8:00 p.m.
The 1920s Hollywood speakeasy Maverick Theater was designed by the historic theater designer Joseph Musil whose past work includes the El Capitan in Hollywood. In August, the feature show will be Alfred Hitchcock's "Rope," which is a story of two men that strangle their "inferior" classmate and hide his body throughout their apartment. In order to test the perfection of their crime, the invite family and friends over and find that one guest may have figured something out.
Merlins Magic & Comedy Dinner Theater
The Rib Trader
2710 E Chapman Ave
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 744-9288
merlinshow.com
Date: On weekends and select holidays. Thurs & Fri at 7:30 p.m., Sat at 5pm. & 8pm, Sun at 5pm.
The two-hour comedy and magic show is one that is great for all ages. While you enjoy your meal, Merlin does everything from hand magic to grand illusions. It is highly recommended that reservations are made prior to going to the venue. For those looking for a unique weekend outing that is both entertaining and filling, a meal included at this venue.
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The Gourmet Detective
The Tee Room
3100 Irvine Ave.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 756-0121
gourmetdetective.com
Date: Saturdays and select Sundays at 8pm.
Get Cartier is now playing at The Gourmet Detective in Newport Beach. The moment you come into the restaurant you are immersed into the story as the characters run the joint. You are part of the scene and witness, sleuth and possibly become an accomplice in the crime. The story is built based on the 1862 French Riviera, where four former comrades-in-arms with their loved ones gather for a birthday celebration. The murder mystery dinner began here in 1990 and it has been a hit with the mix of audience participation, music, comedy and drama.
Pirate's Dinner Adventure Theater
7600 Beach Blvd.
Bueno Park, CA 90620
(714) 690-1497
piratesdinneradventureca.com
Date: Shows every day Mon-Thurs at 7pm & Fri at 7:30 p.m.; Sat. two shows at 5:30 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.; Sun two shows at 3:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.
The Pirate's Dinner Adventure is a popular show in the Orange County region that includes live theater, food and fun for people of all ages. It is a Broadway quality set up with swordplay, artistry and acrobatics set on an 18th-century Spanish galleon. There are more than 150 volunteers who participate in the production, and it is a very interactive dinner show. In the pre-show, guests are invited to dress up in the "pirate garb" and complimentary appetizers. The entree includes delicious over-roasted chicken marinated in a blend of spices and a barbecue beef kabob served with mashed potatoes.
