Murder at the Moulin Rouge

An Immersive Murder Mystery Fundraiser

Step into the glittering world of Paris’ most famous cabaret—where every smile hides a secret, every toast conceals a lie, and one guest won’t survive the night.

Welcome to Le Moulin Rouge, the most dazzling cabaret in Paris. It is an evening of champagne, music, feathers, and celebration as the city's elite gather to honor another triumphant season. But all is not as it seems under the surface. It's up to you to uncover the truth.

Become Part of the Story

This isn't a show you watch from the audience. It's one you help create.

Each guest will receive a character with their own backstory, secrets, relationships, and personal objectives. Some are glamorous dancers. Others are wealthy patrons, ambitious inspectors, underworld criminals, or members of the cabaret staff with secrets to share.

As the evening unfolds, you'll question suspects, form alliances, exchange secrets, complete objectives, and gather clues to determine who committed the murder.

But be careful… Everyone has something to hide.

Will you become:

A celebrated cabaret star protecting her career?
A wealthy baron hiding dangerous secrets?
A brilliant composer betrayed by his employer?
A determined journalist in search of the truth?
Or one of the many colorful personalities whose ambitions and loyalties will shape the evening?

Every character has a detailed backstory, hidden objectives, secrets to reveal, and opportunities to negotiate, bluff, bribe, and influence the investigation.

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An Evening That Gives Back

Every ticket purchased and every dollar raised during Murder at the Moulin Rouge helps support the Arvada Center's mission to inspire creativity, connect community, and transform lives through the arts.

Your participation helps provide:

Inspiring theatre, concerts, and exhibitions that bring our community together.
Arts education programs that nurture the next generation of artists and creative thinkers.
Scholarships and access programs that remove barriers for more children and families to experience the arts.
Opportunities for Colorado artists to create, perform, and share their work.
A vibrant cultural home where creativity can flourish for generations to come.

As the mystery unfolds, remember that the greatest story you’ll uncover is the one that continues long after the final reveal: creating opportunities for artists, students, and audiences to experience the transformative power of the arts.

Questions?

If I don’t want to be a main character, what do I do?

Characters in the murder mystery will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. The Diamond ticket package allows you to choose between a main suspect role and a smaller investigative role.

Do I need to come in costume?

The evening is even more magical when everyone embraces the theme.

Guests are encouraged to dress in Moulin Rouge-inspired attire, including:

Feathered headpieces, opera gloves, and bow ties
Elegant gowns and tuxedos

When you are assigned your character, you will get specific costume suggestions tailored to your role in the mystery.

What can I expect?

Interactive roleplaying
Twists and unexpected revelations
Negotiation, alliances, and playful deception
Delicious food and beverages

No acting experience is necessary. Whether you fully embrace your character or simply enjoy solving puzzles, everyone plays an important role in the mystery.