MAY 22-25, 2025
THURSDAY-SATURDAY AT 7:00PM
SUNDAY AT 3:00PM

Presented at:
West of the Waterway
1901 Dock Street
Tacoma, WA 98402

Tickets: $70.00
includes dinner and show

Tacoma Little Theatre pours a glass at West of the Waterway to present its final murder mystery dinner of the season, Murder by Merlot, perfect for the wine lover in us all.

The Frudee Family has been in the wine-making business for years. Their winery, while not entirely successful, has managed to stay afloat despite the criticism of a local wine critic, Dr. William Beabore. But now the Frudee brothers, Doodie and Rudy, and their distant cousin, Judy, have made an amazing discovery, and they know they'll make a big splash with it in the wine world. Doodie's wife, Trudy, will do anything to help her husband, even if it leaves an unpleasant aftertaste, while Rudy's wife, Prudy, doesn't want to stain her reputation with a secret she'd rather keep to herself. Enjoy some wine-tasting and learn a little bit about wine, but be careful, someone will soon be two sheets under!

We are excited to be partnering with West of the Waterway (https://westofthewaterway .com/) and Gallucci’s Catering for this season.

Dinner includes:

-APPETIZER-
ANTIPASTO
Imported cheese, salami, roasted and marinated vegetables, served with crackers.

-PLATED SALAD-
CRISPY KALE WINTER SALAD
Butternut squash, apples, crispy kale, pecans and grilled cheese croutons tossed in an apple cider dressing.

-YOUR CHOICE OF MAIN ENTREE-
BONELESS CHICKEN CACCITORE
Grilled chicken covered in a tomato, onion, and mushroom sauce.
-OR-
GRILLED PORTABELLA MUSHROOM (Vegetarian)
Covered in a tomato, onion, and mushroom sauce..

-ACCOMPANIMENTS TO MAIN ENTREE-
SPAGHETTI NOODLES

GRILLED ASPARAGUS
with butter, parmesan, and almond slices, lightly tossed in a raspberry vinaigrette.

-DESSERT-
CHOCOLATE DECADENCE CAKE

Coffee, Tea, and Water are included. Other beverages including alcohol are available for purchase at the bar or from your server.

Tickets are $70.00 per person (includes dinner and show).