Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Show 3000: Greased

Podium’s Third Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Show will be hosted on Friday, October 23, 2026, from 6:30 - 9:30 pm. With rock and roll music and thick shakes, the Doo-Wop diner is the popular place to hang out in Ryedale. However, things aren't exactly rocking at the diner when Elvis is found outside, dead in the garbage! His death comes as a great shock to both the leather-clad G-birds and the pink-jacketed Fuchsia Girls. However, more shocks are to follow when the police arrive and announce that the killer is one of them!

Enjoy an evening that takes us to the 1950's and to Mystery at the NewMarket Corporation. We encourage you to come dressed in theme, so dust off those poodle skirts and leather jackets. All materials needed and clues for the investigation will be given out during the show. You'll be able to graze throughout the night on dinner, dessert, and our open bar with a cocktail-style set-up. You'll also have to opportunity to bid in a silent auction & purchase raffle tickets for some fun prizes to your favorite spots in Richmond or maybe a vacation abroad. You can do all of this while simultaneously supporting those who need it most: underserved youth communities across Greater Richmond and the Tri Cities.

Podium has spent almost 2 decades helping children and teens build their writing, communication, and leadership skills in preparation for success in school, career, and life. By attending the show, you play a vital role in the development of these communities. Your early sponsorship commitment will ensure your name and logo are visible throughout Podium’s event season and included on all invitations and digital and printed materials.

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Tickets and Sponsorships

Mystery Machine Mainstay, Event Sponsor: $1,500

• Media promotion + press release
• Email + social media promotion
• Speaking opportunity at the event
• Video recap featuring sponsorship
• Website + annual report recognition
• Print promotion: day-of signage & programs
• Matching Podium RVA tee shirts for each guest
• Special print-only youth literary journals for each guest
• Sleuths of the Night certificates for each guest
• 10 tickets + mystery solving materials
• Grazing dinner, dessert, and an open bar
  • Full benefits can be found in our Sponsorship Package

A Private-Eye Party (8 guests): $600

• Day-of program shout out
• Sleuths of the Night certificates for each guest
• 8 tickets + mystery solving materials
• Grazing dinner, dessert, and an open bar

A Secret Agent Squad (4 guests): $280

• 4 tickets + mystery solving materials
• Grazing dinner, dessert, and an open bar

A Dashing Detective Duo (2 guests): $140

• 2 tickets + mystery solving materials
• Grazing dinner, dessert, and an open bar

The Solo Sherlock: $75

• 1 ticket + mystery solving materials
• Grazing dinner, dessert, and an open bar