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Step Into the Spotlight: Where Dinner Meets Drama

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Looking for a night out that delights everyone? On Friday, April 25, Watson's Mystery Café & Spirits is serving up an evening of wonder for all ages—followed by a magical experience designed just for the grown-ups.

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Let’s set the scene.

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Dinner and a movie? Predictable.\nScrolling your phone on the couch? Forgettable.

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So you want to attend a murder mystery at Watson's, but are unsure what to expect. Here's a full guide to the Murder Mystery Experience at Watson's.

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Think you’ve got the charm, timing, and mischief for one of the funniest dark comedies ever written? Come audition for Arsenic and Old Lace by Joseph Kesselring, presented by the Southwest Idaho Performing Arts Associati...

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Supporting Rural Idaho Arts—One Curtain Call at a Time

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Blues-rock powerhouse Hamilton Loomis brings high-energy, soul-soaked performances that are best experienced live. A Galveston, Texas native and protégé of the legendary Bo Diddley, Loomis blends blues, R&B, rock, and fu...

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1. Dinner and a Show — No Extra Planning Required\nAt Watson's Dinner Theater, your night is handled from the moment you walk in. Delicious food, live entertainment, and zero stress about where to go next.

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Murder Mystery Dinners Beat Your Average Bar Crawl

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Dinner and a movie is the beige paint of date nights.

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The gin is cold. The secrets are deadly.

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Thank you for an awesome year Watson's Family! We appreciate your endless support and love for the arts. We have so much fun stuff coming up in 2026! Don't miss Tony 'n Tina's Wedding (Rated R) opening on January 8th, an...

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Watson's has season passes! 1/2 and full season passes available for purchase for any upcoming main shows in 2026! Steal the deal now and be a part of the Watson's Family!\n

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Today we honor the brave men and women who have served our country with courage and dedication.

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🎭 AUDITIONS – SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST!

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Email us for more info or questions! We hope to see some new faces!

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Join us at our FINAL TWO MUSIC BINGO EVENTS: OCTOBER 16TH-Bingo in the Name of Love: Motown Music and OCTOBER 30TH-Monster Mashup: Halloween Music!

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USE CODE: 'WAND' to save money on ALL shows in October! Steal the deal before it's gone! See you at Watson's!

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🎭 AUDITIONS – OCT 25th @ 12PM! 🎭

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Ever wanted to be an actor? Ever wanted to be part of the Watson's Performer Family? Now’s your chance! Tony & Tina’s Wedding is an interactive comedy where the cast and audience celebrate together with outrageous charac...

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Our drunk adventurers are back — and this time, it’s not just one quest, it’s a whole campaign! Across three chaotic shows, the audience decides the fates of our fearless (and tipsy) heroes, rolling dice to determine suc...

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Don't miss Puffs performances the first two weekends of October!

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Western Idaho fair is nearly over-this weekend if your LAST chance to get killer deals on our upcoming shows for fall! Don't miss the story of the Puffs, only the first two weekends of October.

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Find our booth while you visit the fair this week! Join us to get 15% off of tickets, enter for the chance to win a dinner & show for TWO, and the chance to win tickets to a comedy night! Just in time for our fun Fall Sh...

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Secrets. Smoke. Someone’s gonna die.\nIn 1960s Chicago, The Revenants rule the road—loud, loyal, and lethal. But when a shake-up in leadership rocks the club, old grudges and buried betrayals bubble to the surface.\nAs the...

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Check out the new ticketing page, let us know what you think!

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Clue's opening week was fantastic! Don't miss the opportunity to see this cult classic comedy doubling as a murder mystery! Join these colorful characters for an evening where they were supposed to be attending a dinner....

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Can you solve this riddle? The FIRST THREE people to solve it, win an individual ticket to Watson's for 'Clue: On Stage' for any date you like! Get your friends or family to guess too so they can win a free ticket as wel...

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Come Audition for the chance to be in a PAID GIG and a well-known show! Hope to see you there!

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Join us at Auditions for the chance to be in a PAID GIG at Watson's! Hope to see you there!

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Welcome y'all to Smokestack Jack's Western Experience! Saddle up and mosey on down to WATSON'S MYSTERY CAFE & SPIRITS for a rootin' tootin' good time. Fun for the whole family have the kiddos find some gold at Dusty's Go...

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From a Veteran-Owned Theatre to you, we wish you a wonderful Memorial Day. This Memorial Day, we remember the brave and cherish the legacy they left behind!

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Watson’s & AK are teaming up to bring you a killer lineup of FREE EVENTS this summer! From Music Bingo to Broadway Sing Alongs, Trivia Nights and Karaoke Nights, we’ve got something for everyone 🎶🧠🎭

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Email us at watsonsmysterycafe@gmail.com for questions and inquiries.

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Join us for some fun Music Bingo and stay afterwards for karaoke! Get your friends, costume up, and come have a tubular time!

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Our new full menu! A second page available for viewing as well.

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Do you have what it takes to craft the perfect murder?

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Based on the classic board game and cult film, Clue: On Stage is a hilarious murder mystery that will keep you guessing—and laughing—until the final twist! Join six colorful suspects, a butler with secrets, and a mansion...

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We're trying something new!...

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Sign up for Watson's Birthday Club online and get a free show ticket for the entire month of your birthday! Only available for Watson's Specific Shows (Live Comedy, Murder Mysteries, Harry Potter Trivia, and more)

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Our Steampunk show was a hit! Don't miss our hilarious crew of improvisers for a show you will never forget-unlike any other: Pirate Themed Murder By Design! Tickets are selling FAST-Get yours for the family before it's ...

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It's an honor to put on our Murder Mysteries, Represent Local Comedians & Improvisers, and have endless events for the community! Along with our Concerts, Escape Rooms, Private Events, and Traveling Shows, we strive to b...

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March 18th is the day the first episode drops! Join us at Watson's and solve the case! Stop by and get your first clue today!

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Come find the first clue at Watson's! Scan the QR Code and let the games begin! Can you solve the mystery and be the winner of $100,000? Find out this month at Watson's during how screenings of each episode!

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Feb 1, 7 pm

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Join us at Watson's for the selected events with COSTUME CONTESTS!

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Join us today, Thursday, October 3rd, from 5 pm-8 pm to take a tour, meet some of the staff, and get 20% discounted off of ANY of our shows!

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Lets-a-go! Watson’s Theater and Treasure Valley Studios Presents: The Super Video Game

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