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Dinner Theater Tickets Now on Sale

Event Date: 
January 18, 2013 - 6:00pm

Put on your best cruise wear and get ready for hi-jinks and murder on the high seas. Tickets are now on sale for Proscenium Players’ “Murder on the Lust Boat” at the Gold Dust West Casino and Hotel, 2171 E. William St., Carson City.

Set sail with a dimwitted captain at the helm, a perky activities director with a lustful itinerary and a wacky boatload of likely suspects on a murder mystery cruise that spoofs “The Love Boat.” The show pokes fun at crazy on-board activities and no-talent entertainers. In the end, someone is murdered and it’s up to the audience to guess the culprit.

Tickets are $38 general admission and $35 for Proscenium Players members, Gold Dust West Gold Rewards members, students and seniors 60 and older. Ticket price includes a buffet dinner served with dessert and coffee. There will be a no-host bar available.

Show dates are January 18, 19, 25, 26, February 1, 2 at 6 p.m. and January 27 at 2 p.m. Space is limited and reservations are required. For reservations, go to www.ShowTix4U.com.

For additional information and for reserved group seating for parties of six or more call 775-781-0664. Rooms at the Gold Dust West are also available for $49 and include a one-night stay and breakfast for two. For room reservations call 775-885-9000 or 877-519-5567, press 1 and ask for the mystery room block.

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