Grab your true-crime obsessed bestie because your ultimate dark night out has officially arrived. 👀
The wildly popular Serial Killer Speakeasy is bringing its chilling history right to our backyard for two nights only on June 19 and 20.
Hosted inside The Wilshire Grand in West Orange, New Jersey, this immersive theater experience is an easy 30-minute trip from Manhattan.
It takes everything you love about binging your favorite murder mystery podcasts and mixes it with the sophisticated, moody vibe of a hidden cocktail lounge.
Here’s the low-down on the whole situation and why you need to bookmark this weekend.
Step into the minds of America’s most notorious killers
This exclusive touring event transforms a classic New Jersey venue into a gripping 90-minute true-crime sanctuary.
You will watch four infamous case files unfold live on stage as talented storytellers plunge you deep into the motives of history’s darkest figures.
It is not an escape room or a haunted house, but rather a tightly produced live show that leans into psychological unease and morbid curiosity.
You get to absorb a curated theatrical retelling designed to pull you mentally into each narrative while you sit back, sip, and watch the chilling events play out.
Sip the story with a curated drink menu
A massive part of the appeal is how the drinks are fully integrated into the storytelling rather than just functioning as a side note.
As you listen to these terrifying accounts, you are served a curated tasting menu of four themed cocktails perfectly paired with the twisted tales of Ted Bundy, Jeffrey Dahmer, John Wayne Gacy, and Ed Gein.
You will sip on bespoke concoctions like the “Friendly Stranger” while learning about Bundy, or brave “Apartment Two One Three” as the horrific details of Dahmer’s crimes are brought to life.
Professional mixologists craft each drink to match the tone of the current case file, and mocktails are totally available upon request for those who want all the thrills without the alcohol.
Snag your tickets before they disappear
Since this eerie experience is taking over West Orange for just a couple of nights, time slots are already filling up fast.
Recent attendees from earlier tour stops have been raving about the experience, calling it “the most fun I’ve had in a very long time” with “mesmerizing stories of monsters who lived in plain sight.”
Past guests specifically praised the incredible actors and top-tier craft cocktails, with one reviewer noting their girlfriend even “jumped out of her skin a couple times.”
You can secure your spot right now online before they sell out.
Tickets start at $55 and include your general admission plus the four curated drinks throughout the 90-minute program!
