A Murder in the French Quarter: The Inspiration Behind Our Storylines

New Orleans doesn’t just set the stage—it writes the script.

At Killer Theater NOLA, we don’t just host murder mystery shows. We throw you into the heart of a story soaked in jazz, secrets, and a little Southern scandal. But have you ever wondered where these mysterious tales come from?

Let’s just say... New Orleans gives us plenty to work with.

🎷 The City That Breathes Drama

New Orleans isn’t just colorful—it’s crawling with character. From haunted hotels to back-alley speakeasies, every corner of the French Quarter has a story to tell. And sometimes, those stories whisper, “Someone’s about to get whacked.”

Whether it's a jazz club love triangle gone sour or a high-society gala hiding a dirty secret, our scripts pull inspiration straight from the city's past—and present. We don’t just set the scene in New Orleans... we let her speak through every twist, toast, and tear-streaked accusation.

🕵️‍♀️ A Cast of Real Characters (Sort Of)

Let’s talk characters. You might meet a velvet-clad voodoo queen, a slippery bootlegger, or a washed-up lounge singer with too many skeletons in her closet (and one under the bed). While these roles are fictional, they’re all rooted in real New Orleans archetypes.

The gossip, the glamour, the grit—it’s all there. We just sprinkle in some suspicious behavior and a touch of theatrical flair.

🥃 Murder with a Side of Bourbon

Our storylines unfold in places that feel familiar to anyone who’s wandered the Quarter: smoky backrooms, candlelit courtyards, jazz lounges with secrets in the walls. And of course, the bar is never far. Every Killer Theater show is designed to feel like you’re inside a living, breathing noir film… with a cocktail in hand and a body in the foyer.

Because in New Orleans, even murder comes with a chaser.

📝 Original Stories, Written In-House

Unlike your average mystery night, we don’t recycle old plots or fill in blanks from a template. Every Killer Theater storyline is crafted in-house, written by local creatives who live and breathe New Orleans. We keep things witty, wicked, and just mysterious enough to make you question your date.

Expect:✔️ Twists you didn’t see coming✔️ Characters with shady pasts✔️ Real clues, red herrings, and room for improv✔️ And yes—audience members who might be part of the crime

💀 Where the Mystery Meets the Magic

At the end of the night, it’s not just about finding out who did it. It’s about stepping into a living piece of New Orleans storytelling—where music, mischief, and murder go hand in hand.

So next time you're sipping a Sazerac on Frenchmen Street, keep your eyes open. That trombone player? He might be hiding something. That flapper in the corner? She’s got blood on her hands. And that laughter from upstairs? That’s Killer Theater... rewriting the city’s next mystery.

🎭 Join the Show

Catch a Killer Theater performance every Saturday at 6 pm upstairs at The Maison on Frenchmen Street. Or bring the drama home with one of our Murder Mystery Dinner Kits—perfect for parties, holidays, or just a Tuesday that needs a little more danger.

New Orleans gives us the inspiration. We just turn it into murder.