Blumenthal Arts Presents the World Premiere of Clue: Murder on the Menu at Blume Studios

CHARLOTTE, NC – This fall, Charlotte becomes the first city in the world to host Clue: Murder on the Menu, a live, ticketed, immersive murder-mystery dining experience based on the beloved Hasbro board game. Guests witness the crime and are pulled into solving it, Oct. 9-Nov. 22 at Blume Studios, 904 Post St. Tickets go on sale Friday, July 24, at BlumenthalArts.org.

This brand-new experience is created by Right Angle Entertainment, the global producers of immersive and theatrical entertainment behind Clue: A Walking Mystery and The Magicians Table, which recently concluded a successful run at Blume Studios this past spring.

“We’re excited to return to Charlotte following the incredible response to The Magicians Table, and bring Clue: Murder on the Menu to Blume Studios for its world premiere,” says Kevin Hammonds, Writer and Director of the show. “Charlotte audiences have consistently embraced immersive, interactive storytelling, and we’re thrilled to debut another experience in a market where audiences have been so supportive of this type of entertainment.”

The opportunity to debut Clue: Murder on the Menu reflects the city’s growing reputation as a destination for first-of-its-kind experiential entertainment. With a thriving arts community, a strong dining culture, and audiences eager to experience new forms of live storytelling, Blume Studios continues to push beyond traditional entertainment formats.

Inspired by Hasbro’s Clue board game and franchise, guests step inside a dinner party gone wrong, where a murder interrupts the night and every table becomes part of the case. Throughout the evening, six iconic suspects interact directly with attendees, offering clues and assigning secret missions that might alter the course of the investigation. Select guests may even be chosen for confidential roles within the story.

Just like the game, each performance features a new combination of murderer, weapon and room, ensuring that no two evenings are exactly alike.

"Blume Studios was created to break down the traditional barriers between audiences and performers, and Clue: Murder on the Menu is an excellent example of that vision," said Tom Gabbard, CEO of Blumenthal Arts. "Theatergoers, murder mystery fans, foodies, and first-time guests aren't just observing the story; they're in it, navigating a world of twists, deception, and hidden clues. And for Charlotte to be the first city in the world to unravel this investigation is something we're incredibly proud of."

All tickets grant access to the event, beginning with a cocktail reception featuring passed hors d’oeuvres, followed by a chef-curated three-course meal prepared by Chef Craig Barbour of Roots Catering. Hors d’oeuvres include Red Rum, featuring beet root, rare-seared filet, smoked cherry and spiced rum relish, and Vin & Vines, a whipped ricotta toast with sweet peas, radish, and white wine lemon vinaigrette. The plated dinner highlights seasonal selections such as seared airline chicken breast with sweet corn risotto and Dijon velouté, followed by a blackberry tart with dark chocolate, fresh berries, and lavender.

In addition to standard general admission tickets, guests seeking a more elevated experience can choose from two additional ticket tiers. VIP Individual Tickets include preferred seating, one complimentary beer or wine with dinner, and a special one-on-one interaction with suspects, where one of the table guests is sent on a special mission.

The Signature Case Experience offers a private table for up to 10 guests with premium seating and a dedicated server. It includes a complimentary cocktail served in a commemorative glass, exclusive in-show private experiences with the cast, where an extra clue is revealed, plus extra one-on-one interactions with the suspects.

The experience will accommodate vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary restrictions with advance selection required at the time of ticket purchase. Specialty cocktails and mocktails will be available for purchase, with complimentary beverages included in select ticket tiers.

Tickets for preview performances on Oct. 9-15 start at $115.65. The experience lasts about 2-2.5 hours and is recommended for ages 8 and up; minors must be accompanied by an adult. For more information and to buy tickets, visit blumenthalarts.org/visit/blume-studios.

MORE ABOUT BLUME STUDIOS

Blume Studios is where art, technology, and community converge. This creative hub from Blumenthal Arts hosts everything from major immersive experiences from around the world to locally created multimedia events and shows. The studio environment provides the expansive, flexible spaces needed to support current and new forms of entertainment that haven’t yet been dreamed of. Located in Charlotte’s Iron District, Blume Studios continues the legacy of Charlotte Pipe and Foundry, which for more than a century was home to talented and hardworking craftsmen on this site. A new generation of creative workers will make Blume Studios a nationally acclaimed destination where every show is unique and every visit is special. For more information, visit blumenthalarts.org.

 

ABOUT RIGHT ANGLE ENTERTAINMENT

Right Angle Entertainment specializes in the production, marketing, management, and distribution of live entertainment experiences. We collaborate with managers, producers, artists, agents, studios, and licensors to transform brands, talent, intellectual properties, and digital-first franchises into compelling live theatrical, concert, and immersive experiences for audiences worldwide. RAE’s diverse roster includes “Wheel of Fortune LIVE!,” Hasbro’s “Clue: A Walking Mystery” immersive experience, “Ninja Kidz Live! Infinite Possibilities,” “Jay Shetty: Love Rules – World Tour,” “The Simon & Garfunkel Story,” “Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol” “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical,” and London’s acclaimed close-up magic experience “The Magicians Table,” among many others. www.rightangleentertainment.com

 

ABOUT HASBRO

Hasbro is a leading games, IP and toy company whose mission is to create joy and community through the magic of play. With 165 years of expertise, Hasbro delivers groundbreaking play experiences and reaches more than 1 billion fans annually around the world, through physical and digital games, video games, toys, licensed consumer products, location-based entertainment, film, TV and more. Through its franchise-first approach, Hasbro unlocks value from both new and legacy IP, including Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons, Monopoly, Hasbro Games, Nerf, Transformers, Play-Doh, and Peppa Pig, as well as premier partner brands. Powered by its portfolio of thousands of iconic marks and a diversified network of partners and subsidiary studios, Hasbro brings fans together wherever they are, from tabletop to screen. For more than a decade, Hasbro has been consistently recognized for its corporate citizenship, including being named one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media, a 2026 JUST Capital Industry Leader, a Brand that Matters by Fast Company, and one of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the U.S. by the Civic 50 for fourteen consecutive years. For more information, visit https://corporate.hasbro.com or follow Hasbro on LinkedIn.    

 

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