TONIGHT - HAPPY NEW YEARS

GETTING READY FOR NYE SHOW

I'm here getting ready and will follow up with Instagram - over 250 will be in attendance!

NEW YEARS EVE SHOW - SOLD OUT

I want to thank everyone in advance - it will be a huge event with over 200 people in attendance.

LAST CALL - GUEST SUSPECTS FOR NEW YEARS EVE SHOW

 

NEW YEAR'S EVE OVERNIGHT SHOW December 31, A NEW YEARS EVE MURDER!, a comedy murder mystery dinner show at DOUBLETREE HILTON IN TARRYTOWN, Tarrytown, NY ($349 per couple includes overnight accomodations, dinner, DJ dancing, complimentary drinks, breakfast, etc.) (914) 524-6404 begin_of_the_skype_highlightingnd_of_the_skype_highlighting.......Link to Show Flyer

 

 

 

ALSO IN JANUARY

MERRY XMAS

To all of you and yours.

CONGRATULATIONS

 

To Mark Klinger who won at our show on Saturday for Young Israel of Oceanside.

IN JANUARY

A VERY ZOMBIE CHRISTMAS

My kids love zombies and The Walking Dead...I do too but a lot of friends, etc. did not like our holiday card this year. Mea culpa - here it is - and kudos to AMC for their "Dead Yourself" app (we zombie nerds love it):

CONGRATULATIONS

 

To Dr. Tamari who won last night at our show for the Steinway Study Club at Riccardo's.

PRIVATE SHOW TONIGHT

For Steinway Study Group, a continuing education group for dentists, at Riccardo's in Astoria.

ANOTHER FLYER FOR NEW YEARS EVE

 

JOIN US ON NEW YEARS EVE

CONGRATULATIONS

 

To our Ace Detective Nathan Treitel who won at the wedding celebration party for Binyamin & Gabi Samuels...and congratulations to you two too!

TONIGHT!

A private show in Long Island with a large cast including Prudence Holmes, Bob Ader, Marilyn Spanier, Darin Chumbley, Rori Nogee and myself Jon Avner.

NEXT PUBLIC SHOW - NEW YEARS EVE

CONGRATULATIONS

 

For our show Saturday night at THE VIEWS AT MT. FUJI in Hillburn - Ace Detective MELISSA DIAZ!

CONGRATULATIONS

 

To MICHELE SIMO, our Ace Detective at DILETTOS in Westbury!

TONIGHT AT DILETTOS

LAST CHANCE FOR TICKETS TO FRIDAY & SATURDAY SHOW

Friday December 6 at 8:00pm, THE JINGLE BELL MURDERS!, a comedy murder mystery dinner show at DILETTOS, 1500 Jericho Turnpike, Westbury, NY ($65 pp) (516) 877-7744 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (516) 877-7744 FREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting.......Link to Show Flyer  Saturday December 7 at 7:00pm, MERRY MURDERS!, a comedy murder mystery dinner show at THE VIEWS AT MT. FUJI, Route 17, Hillburn, NY ($65 pp includes complimentary drink and continental food served) (845) 357-5501 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (845) 357-5501 FREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting.......Link to Show Flyer

THIS WEEKEND - IN LONG ISLAND AND ROCKLAND COUNTY

NEW ACTRESS FOR THIS WEEKEND SHOWS

Welcome to Crystin Gilmore who will be joining our cast this weekend. After this show, she leaves for Boston for several months to do "The Color Purple" and I hope she'll return to work with us.

DECEMBER PRESS RELEASE

December 1, 2013.  The Killing Kompany, New York's leading mystery dinner theatre group, announces its shows through February 2014 in New York and New Jersey:

Friday December 6 at 8:00pm, THE JINGLE BELL MURDERS!, a comedy murder mystery dinner show at DILETTOS, 1500 Jericho Turnpike, Westbury, NY ($65 pp) (516) 877-7744

Saturday December 7 at 7:00pm, MERRY MURDERS!, a comedy murder mystery dinner show at THE VIEWS AT MT. FUJI, Route 17, Hillburn, NY ($65 pp includes complimentary drink and continental food served) (845) 357-5501

NEW YEARS EVE December 31, A SPECIAL NEW YEARS EVE OVERNIGHT MURDER MYSTERY!, a comedy murder mystery dinner show at DOUBLETREE HILTON, 455 South Broadway, Tarrytown, New York, 10591 ($349 per couple, overnight accommodations, dinner, breakfast, DJ dancing, etc. call 914-631-5700)

Saturday January 11 at 7:00pm, THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF MURDER!, a comedy murder mystery dinner show at THE VIEWS AT MT. FUJI, Route 17, Hillburn, NY ($65 pp includes complimentary drink and continental food served) (845) 357-5501

Friday January 17 at 8:00pm, MURDER AT THE OSCARS!, a comedy murder mystery dinner show at DILETTOS, 1500 Jericho Turnpike, Westbury, NY ($65 pp) (516) 877-7744

Saturday February 1 at 8:00pm, THE SUPER BOWL MURDERS!, a comedy murder mystery dinner show at RICCARDO'S, 21-01 24th Avenue, Astoria, NY ($45pp) (718) 721-7777

Saturday February 8 at 7:00pm, MURDER MY LOVE!, a comedy murder mystery dinner show at THE VIEWS AT MT. FUJI, Route 17, Hillburn, NY ($65 pp includes complimentary drink and continental food served) (845) 357-5501

Friday February 14 at 8:00pm, MURDER BY VALENTINE!, a comedy murder mystery dinner show at DILETTOS, 1500 Jericho Turnpike, Westbury, NY ($65 pp) (516) 877-7744

Saturday February 22 at 8:00pm, THE MARDI GRAS MURDERS!, a comedy murder mystery dinner show at MINERALS RESORT AND SPA, Vernon, New Jersey ($85 pp all inclusive, tax, gratuity and one drink) (973) 827-5996

For more information call THE KILLING KOMPANY at 212 772-2590 (toll free at 1 888 SHOOT-EM). And remember THE KILLING KOMPANY is also available for private parties. For 20 years, we have traveled all over the country, from New York to California, performing for major corporations, hotels, resorts, casinos, as well as fund-raisers, birthdays, anniversaries, sweet sixteen's and bar/bat mitzvahs....you name it! For more information, visit our web site at killingkompany.com. We’re also on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn and at Blogger!

FOR THE HOLIDAYS

SCHEDULE OF SHOWS

Information on all of our current open to the public shows can be found at our Schedule of Shows page - just click on this link, or if the link does not work, cut and paste it into your browser:

http://www.killingkompany.com/kk01001.html

The shows are PG 13 rated and there is no obscenity or nudity, but there are double entendres and alcohol is served. A few places have age restrictions. You would have to contact the restaurant and find out what their policy is.

We can also make someone from your party a "guest suspect". After you purchase your tickets, email us back so we can get the information from you.

 

 

AS A MEMBER OF MY LOCAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.....

OUR NEW YEARS EVE SHOW

Tickets just went on sale this Monday.................................

NEXT SHOW AT VIEWS AT MT. FUJI - DECEMBER 7

NEXT SHOW AT DILETTOS - DECEMBER 6

BE A SPECIAL GUEST SUSPECT FOR THE HOLIDAYS

For our December shows, we're getting requests already so after you purchase tickets from the location, send me by email (address is killingkompany@killingkompany.com) a funny picture, the first and last name, and any other funny info on the person from your group that you want to make a special guest suspect.

 



Friday December 6 at 8:00pm, THE JINGLE BELL MURDERS!, a comedy murder mystery dinner show at DILETTOS, 1500 Jericho Turnpike, Westbury, NY ($65 pp) (516) 877-7744 .......Link to Show Flyer

Saturday December 7 at 7:00pm, MERRY MURDERS!, a comedy murder mystery dinner show at THE VIEWS AT MT. FUJI, Route 17, Hillburn, NY ($65 pp includes complimentary drink and continental food served) (845) 357-5501.......Link to Show Flyer

NEW YEAR'S EVE OVERNIGHT SHOW December 31, A NEW YEARS EVE MURDER!, a comedy murder mystery dinner show at DOUBLETREE HILTON IN TARRYTOWN, Tarrytown, NY ($349 per couple includes overnight accomodations, dinner, DJ dancing, complimentary drinks, breakfast, etc.) (914) 524-6404.......Link to Show Flyer

NEW YEARS EVE OVERNIGHT SHOW AT DOUBLETREE HILTON

CONGRATULATIONS

To Kelly Stouffers who won Saturday night at our show at Minerals Resort & Spa and thanks to all who attended - another great audience.

TONIGHT - AT MINERALS RESORT IN NJ

SPECIAL PRIZE FOR WINNER OF NOVEMBER 16 SHOW

Tomorrow night at Minerals Resort & Spa, our winner will receive a voucher for tickets for two to:

 

We have co-partnered with the Off Broadway musical "MURDER FOR TWO" who are also offering discounts to our audiences, clients, cast, etc. Here is the discount code:

 

MRGENMAR1                   

Valid as of 9-16

On-Sale Dates: 9-16 through 12-8

$39.50 for purchases by 10-21

$49.50 for purchases from 10-22 through 12-8

Limit 8 tickets per order

Blackout date(s): 11-6

 

Direct from this summer’s sold out run at Second Stage! Everyone is a suspect in Murder for Two, a hilarious musical murder mystery with a twist: one actor investigates the crime, the other plays all of the suspects and they both play the piano! A zany blend of classic musical comedy and madcap mystery, this 90-minute whodunit is a highly theatrical duet loaded with killer laughs. 

“Ingenious! A snazzy double-act!” –The New York Times 

A New York Times and Time Out New York Critics’ Pick

SPECIAL GUEST SUSPECTS FOR NOVEMBER 16 SHOW

After you purchase your tickets from Minerals Resort & Spa, email us and we'll make someone from your party a special guest suspect!

 

Saturday November 16 at 8:00pm, MURDER BY ELECTION!, a comedy murder mystery dinner show at MINERALS RESORT AND SPA, Vernon, New Jersey ($85 pp all inclusive, tax, gratuity and one drink) (973) 827-5996 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (973) 827-5996 FREE  end_of_the_skype_highlighting x 3......Link to Show Flyer

TWENTY YEARS OLD - THE KILLING KOMPANY

It's now official - The Killing Kompany is 20 years old. Thanks to all for the birthday wishes and congratulations to all the actors, venues, audience members, newspapers, corporations, charities, groups, individuals, etc. who have worked with us to make this possible.

Here's the review for the first show:

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 16 AT MINERALS RESORT IN NJ

VETERANS DAY

My father fought in the Pacific in WWII including Okinawa.

IN MEMORY OF MARK ENIS

Yesterday, I discovered in Equity News that Mark Enis had passed away this summer.

Mark performed with me for several years - you can see him in the "For Your Island" video. Condolences to his family.

A NEW LISTING

LISTIDIN BIZ - THE KILLING KOMPANY

2014 SHOWS

I am beginning to list 2014 shows on the website. Right now, shows through February 2014 are listed but the flyers are not yet prepared. Hopefully this will all be done by the end of this month.

SCHEDULE OF SHOWS

PRESS RELEASE - MURDER MYSTERY DINNER SHOW RETURNS TO MINERALS RESORT & SPA

November 6, 2013.  The Killing Kompany, New York’s leading murder mystery dinner theatre group, makes a return appearance to Minerals Resort & Spa in Vernon, New Jersey with a brand new comedy murder mystery dinner show MURDER BY ELECTION, on Saturday November 16, 2013 at 8pm.

The government gridlock and shutdown is over – for now – but the anger remains. The elections are over and the results lead to murder. So enjoy a night of comedy, dinner, dessert, dancing and mystery! Find out who and why while you enjoy the world of interactive audience participation dinner theatre, where professional actors are seated among you and at any time you may be made part of the show.  That’s right! You don’t have to know any lines or do anything other than just being yourself and have fun but watch out: “evidence” may be created in which you are made a suspect.  And for only $85 per person, you’ll not only get to dine, drink and dance but you get a mystery show where you can solve the murder and match wits with the detective. Of course, prizes will be awarded to the winners. 

THE KILLING KOMPANY is now in its 20th year and has performed a brand new show each time all over the country, at casinos, restaurants, hotels, for the public and major corporations and charity benefits. As actors, they have appeared on Broadway and on stages all over the country, in your favorite films and TV shows, on radio and in print.

For more details and reservations, call (973) 827-5996 x 3. For more information on THE KILLING KOMPANY, call them at 1 888 SHOOT-EM.  They also have public shows all over the NY/NJ area and their web site is at “www.killingkompany.com”

 

IT'S ELECTION DAY SO..........

NEXT SHOW - NOVEMBER 16 AT MINERALS RESORT & SPA

FROM A PRIVATE SHOW

Found this photo - from left to right Darin Chumbley, Bob Ader and myself Jon Avner

This was from a Bar Mitzvah we did in 2010 and it can be found at this blog which wrote:

" Remember that I said that my son hates to dance? (Too many Barclay Dance lessons in his youth?) A DJ was out. A friend recommended a murder mystery by The Killing Kompany . They’re based in NY but they cover the whole tri-state area. Five actors mingled with the guests and put on the funniest show between courses. They involved people from every table, turning the lamest responses into witty repartee. Nothing was the least embarrassing (well, except for one young man who had an encounter with the vamp – I hope he’s not traumatized for life – I think I’ll give his mother the video clip of it for his wedding.)

Great food and novel entertainment aimed at the entire family (not just the kids) made this the best party ever. I’ll write more on the details later but this was definitely a winning formula."

http://www.everydaydisasters.com/

NOVEMBER PRESS RELEASE

November 1, 2013.  The Killing Kompany, New York's leading mystery dinner theatre group, announces its shows through January 2014 in New York and New Jersey:

Saturday November 16 at 8:00pm, MURDER BY ELECTION!, a comedy murder mystery dinner show at MINERALS RESORT AND SPA, Vernon, New Jersey ($85 pp all inclusive, tax, gratuity and one drink) (973) 827-5996 x 3

Friday December 6 at 8:00pm, THE JINGLE BELL MURDERS!, a comedy murder mystery dinner show at DILETTOS, 1500 Jericho Turnpike, Westbury, NY ($65 pp) (516) 877-7744

Saturday December 7 at 7:00pm, MERRY MURDERS!, a comedy murder mystery dinner show at THE VIEWS AT MT. FUJI, Route 17, Hillburn, NY ($65 pp includes complimentary drink and continental food served) (845) 357-5501

NEW YEARS EVE December 31, A SPECIAL NEW YEARS EVE OVERNIGHT MURDER MYSTERY!, a comedy murder mystery dinner show at DOUBLETREE HILTON, 455 South Broadway, Tarrytown, New York, 10591 ($349 per couple, overnight accommodations, dinner, breakfast, DJ dancing, etc call 914-631-5700

Saturday January 11 at 7:00pm, THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF MURDER!, a comedy murder mystery dinner show at THE VIEWS AT MT. FUJI, Route 17, Hillburn, NY ($65 pp includes complimentary drink and continental food served) (845) 357-5501

Friday January 17 at 8:00pm, MURDER AT THE OSCARS!, a comedy murder mystery dinner show at DILETTOS, 1500 Jericho Turnpike, Westbury, NY ($65 pp) (516) 877-7744

For more information call THE KILLING KOMPANY at 212 772-2590 (toll free at 1 888 SHOOT-EM). And remember THE KILLING KOMPANY is also available for private parties. For 20 years, we have traveled all over the country, from New York to California, performing for major corporations, hotels, resorts, casinos, as well as fund-raisers, birthdays, anniversaries, sweet sixteen's and bar/bat mitzvahs....you name it! For more information, visit our web site at killingkompany.com. We’re also on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn and at Blogger!

A HALLOWEEN TREAT FROM THE KILLING KOMPANY

 

We have co-partnered with the Off Broadway musical "MURDER FOR TWO" who are offering discounts to our audiences, clients, cast, etc. Here is the discount code:

 

MRGENMAR1                   

Valid as of 9-16

On-Sale Dates: 9-16 through 12-8

$39.50 for purchases by 10-21

$49.50 for purchases from 10-22 through 12-8

Limit 8 tickets per order

Blackout date(s): 11-6

 

Direct from this summer’s sold out run at Second Stage! Everyone is a suspect in Murder for Two, a hilarious musical murder mystery with a twist: one actor investigates the crime, the other plays all of the suspects and they both play the piano! A zany blend of classic musical comedy and madcap mystery, this 90-minute whodunit is a highly theatrical duet loaded with killer laughs. 

“Ingenious! A snazzy double-act!” –The New York Times 

A New York Times and Time Out New York Critics’ Pick

NEW GOOGLE PLUS URL

Check it out and, if you are on Google Plus, add us to your circles and we'll do the same for you:

THE KILLING KOMPANY ON GOOGLE PLUS

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNER AT THE VIEWS AT MT. FUJI

 

October 26, 2013: Then we Trick or Treated at THE VIEWS AT MT. FUJI in Hillburn and the real treat was WIL PINKNEY as Ace Detective!

CONGRATULATIONS TO RICCARDO'S WINNER

 

October 25, 2013: It was a Halloween Ball at RICCARDO'S in Astoria with lots of dancing but the Ace Detective crown went to BARBARA VALENTIN!

TONIGHT AT THE VIEWS AT MT. FUJI

TONIGHT AT RICCARDO'S

PURCHASING TICKETS FOR OCTOBER 25 & 26 SHOWS

It's Halloween time, these shows are popular, and many phone calls and emails are coming in as to how to get tickets, etc.

We do not sell any tickets. Tickets are purchased directly from the restaurant. Their phone number and information on all of our current open to the public shows can be found at our Schedule of Shows page - just click on this link, or if the link does not work, cut and paste it into your browser:

http://www.killingkompany.com/kk01001.html

 

The shows are PG 13 rated and there is no obscenity or nudity, but there are double entendres and alcohol is served. A few places have age restrictions. You would have to contact the restaurant and find out what their policy is.

We can also make someone from your party a "guest suspect". After you purchase your tickets, email us back so we can get the information from you.

And if you have any questions or need any further information, email us and we'll get right back to you.

We invite to join our mailing list of upcoming shows - we have two of them: Yahoo Groups and Mail Chimp and we’ll send you an invite or you can sign up directly at our website at http://www.killingkompany.com.

 

 

 

 

CAST FOR OCTOBER 25 SHOW AT RICCARDO'S

Friday October 25 at 8:00pm, MURDER AT THE HALLOWEEN BALL!, a comedy murder mystery dinner show at RICCARDO'S, 21-01 24th Avenue, Astoria, NY ($45pp) (718) 721-7777 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (718) 721-7777 FREE  end_of_the_skype_highlighting.......Link to Show Flyer

Starring Bob Ader, Kate Konigisor, John Nelson, Melissa Weissbach and Jon Avner

LAST CALL FOR SPECIAL GUEST SUSPECTS - OCT, 25 & 26 SHOWS

 

Several are in so hurry up. After you purchase your tickets, you should send me by email a funny picture, first and last name, and one or two sentences on some other funny info of the person from your group that you want to make a special guest suspect.

 

Friday October 25 at 8:00pm, MURDER AT THE HALLOWEEN BALL!, a comedy murder mystery dinner show at RICCARDO'S, 21-01 24th Avenue, Astoria, NY ($45pp) (718) 721-7777 .......Link to Show Flyer

 

Saturday October 26 at 7:00pm, TRICK OR TREAT OR MURDER!, a comedy murder mystery dinner show at THE VIEWS AT MT. FUJI, Route 17, Hillburn, NY ($65 pp includes complimentary drink and continental food served) (845) 357-5501 .......Link to Show Flyer

CONGRATULATIONS

 

To our winner Peter McGrade and thanks to a wonderful audience at our October 19 show for

 The Port Jefferson Harbor Education & Arts Conservancy

TONIGHT IN PORT JEFFERSON

For the The Port Jefferson Harbor Education & Arts Conservancy

FROM OUR OCTOBER 12 SHOW

From: Julie Kalker

Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2013 8:53 AM

To: Killing Kompany

Cc: Judy Sobel

 

 

Jon,

 

Our thanks to you and your colleagues at The Killing Kompany for an amazing evening. The positive feedback we have been hearing from our synagogue's membership in the few days that have passed has been overwhelming. Your ability to engage the crowd and turn our "suspects" into part of the show made it an unforgettable event, one that will be remembered for years to come.

 

You have been a pleasure to work with, reliable, professional, and, most importantly, funny! I would not hesitate to recommend The Killing Kompany to any group looking for a great group-building experience (or just a plain old fun evening)!

 

Best,

 

Julie Kalker

Judy Sobel

Lisa Schilowitz

The Young Israel of Great Neck

516-829-6040

 

OCTOBER 26 SHOW