2008 Dinner Theaters at West Virginia State Parks
a variety of dinner and entertainment styles
reservations are required – seating is limited – enjoyment is boundless
You’re invited!
February 2 -
Dinner Theater Twin Falls Resort State Park - 304-294-4000
“A Groovy Kind of Murder” directed by Karen Vuranch. Overnight packages available. Reservations required. $
February 14 - "Love Letters" Dinner Theater Chief Logan Lodge – 304 855-6100
Love Letters is an award winning romantic play about two people and their relationship from childhood through adulthood.
Prime rib dinner and dreamy desserts are part of the dinner fare. Dinner and theater: $30 per person. Overnight package:
$109 for two, include king room or double queen, dinner and theater for two. Reservations requested. (304) 855-6100
February 16 - Opened Mail- Karen Vuranch & Gene Worthington Hawks Nest State Park - 304 658-5212
To whom it may concern: you are going to enjoy the new comedy play from Karen Vuranch and Gene Worthington! A husband and wife team from Fayetteville, WV, these two talented actors will perform the play Opened Mail. This Reader's Theatre style play consists of a series of different, comic stories. Each scene is its own story and each is told through letters between two people. From a futuristic astronaut and his wife, to two nuns in the convent who are not on speaking terms, to an irreverent look at George Washington, the play is a comical look at the art of communication. $
February 23 - Dinner Theater Twin Falls Resort State Park - 304-294-4000
“Opened Mail” with Karen Vuranch and Gene Worthington. Overnight packages available. Reservations required. $
February 23 - Timothy Seaman Hawks Nest State Park - 304-658-5212
Acoustic soloist Timothy Seaman brings together an eclectic blend of music styles unlike any other: sometimes the deep voice of his four-octave extended-range hammered dulcimer takes on the heart of a Chopin ballade, and at other times the festivity of an old-time mountain dance or a glistening contemporary interpretation of a whitewater canoe ride or a highland hike among fir trees. A specialist in Virginia themes, parks, nature, Celtic roots and folk hymns, Timothy has produced or co-produced fifteen recordings. Expect to be exhilarated, amused, awed, surprised, personally involved (maybe singing a chorus or playing along on Irish bodhran or Thai frog), and enriched by real substance. Come and find traditional, newly composed, and Baroque music that reviewers have referred to as “soul-to-soul” and “highly lyrical.”
March 8 - A Groovy Kind of Murder- Karen Vuranch Hawks Nest State Park - 304 658-5212
What the world needs now is ….love, so join us for a reunion of the singing group, The Love Beads. $
March 15 - Acting Accordionly! Hawks Nest State Park - 304 658-5212
Acting Accordionly combines accordion, concertina and comedy with juggling, magic into this captivating combination of music and laughter. Toe-tapping tunes, haunting melodies and soothing waltzes are the foundation of the first solo offering of New World’s Jill Klein Rone. Armed with a 72 bass Castiglione accordion and a pocketful of printouts, the performance includes “witticisms from the web,” guaranteed to tickle the funny bone. Acting Accordionly, with its perfect blend of music and mirth, is a great crowd pleaser. Jill Klein Rone has over 30 years of national and international experience at entertaining and is great at getting the audience involved. Join us for this fun filled evening of entertainment for the whole family. $
March 28-30 - Murder Mystery Weekend – a full weekend, not an evening Blackwater Falls State Park - 304-259-5216
"Where There's a Will, There's a Wake", a comedy, drama, thriller in the setting of the mountain lodge at Blackwater Falls. For Full details, information. registration form, click here.
April 5 - Elvis Tribute Artist- Franky Dee Hawks Nest State Park - 304 658-5212
Over the past fifteen years Franky has performed in many states, for various occasions, and has a vast amount of “Franky Fans.” During that time Franky has won numerous talent contests. Franky performed for several years in the country music arena, sometimes performing a few of Elvis’ songs. Franky’s love for Elvis’ music began as an experiment at first, but FANS LOVED IT!! His moves and voice are a “chilling” resemblance to the King - and shakes like nobody’s business!! Franky Dee is a true Elvis fan and impersonator. $
April 6 - Elvis Tribute Artist - Franky Dee – Matinee $ Hawks Nest State Park - 304 658-5212
April 19 - Lost Cannon Bluegrass Band Hawks Nest State Park - 304 658-5212
The Lost Cannon Bluegrass Band takes its name from local legend of the confederate cannon of Cottonhill. This band is based out of the Fayetteville area with band members that have over 40 years of musical experience. The band has been together for ten plus years. They are traditional bluegrass, with a blend of “ole time,” new and some gospel thrown into the mix. You will hear three part harmony backed up by the mandolin, guitar, banjo and electric bass. They have played at the Greenbrier, Tamarack, on the Mississippi River Boat Queen, and several of West Virginia’s state parks. $
April 26 and April 27 (matinee) - A Groovy Kind of Murder - Dinner Theater North Bend State Park
What the world needs now is ….love, so join us for a reunion of the singing group, The Love Beads. The group is getting together for a Farewell Concert but, someone has an ulterior motive will stop at nothing short of murder. Overnight package includes lodging, dinner and theater, and breakfast for two and other options available on North Bend events page. For additional information and reservations, call North Bend State Park (304) 643-2931.
May 2 - Dinner Theater - A Groovy Kind of Murder Tygart Lake State Park
What the world needs now is ….love, so join us for a reunion of the singing group, The Love Beads. The group is getting together for a Farewell Concert but, someone has an ulterior motive will stop at nothing short of murder. Overnight package includes lodging, dinner and theater.
Contact: Tygart Lake State Park Naturalist 304-265-6148
May 24– Saturday Fiddles & Vittles Dinner Train
Take a ride back into a simpler time with this evening train ride to Whittaker Station.
Rate includes train ride to Whittaker Station, dinner and live bluegrass music.
Saturdays. Train departs at 5 p.m. Reservations required. View Cass Scenic Railroad Special Events & Dinner Train pages for greater detail.
June 14 – Saturday
June 21 – Saturday
June 28 – Saturday Fiddles & Vittles Dinner Train Cass Scenic Railroad State Park – 304 456-4300
Take a ride back into a simpler time with this evening train ride to Whittaker Station.
Rate includes train ride to Whittaker Station, dinner and live bluegrass music.
Saturdays. Train departs at 5 p.m. Reservations required.
June 27 – Friday Murder Mystery Dinner Train Cass Scenic Railroad State Park – 304 456-4300
Find out whodunit on this uproarious train ride into your imagination. Includes train ride to Whittaker, dinner and entertainment. Fridays. Train departs at 5 p.m. Reservations required.
Cass Scenic Railroad State Park – 304 456-4300
July 4 – Friday – July 25 – Friday Murder Mystery Dinner Train Cass Scenic Railroad State Park – 304 456-4300
Find out whodunit on this uproarious train ride into your imagination. Includes train ride to Whittaker, dinner and entertainment. Fridays. Train departs at 5 p.m. Reservations required.
July 17 – August 21 – September 4 – September 18
Brunch with Margaret Blennerhassett Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park – 304 420-4800
Enjoy a morning boat cruise to Blennerhassett Island where none other than Mrs. Blennerhassett will greet and invite you for brunch just as she might have done in 1798. Visit also includes a tour of the Blennerhassett mansion. Group prices available (over 10 people). Reservations required. $
July 5 – Saturday – July 12 – Saturday – July 19 – Saturday – July 26 – Saturday Fiddles & Vittles Dinner Train Cass Scenic Railroad State Park – 304 456-4300
Take a ride back into a simpler time with this evening train ride to Whittaker Station.
Rate includes train ride to Whittaker Station, dinner and live bluegrass music.
Saturdays. Train departs at 5 p.m. Reservations required.
August 2 – Saturday – August 9 – Saturday – August 16 Saturday
August 23 – Saturday – August 30 Saturday Fiddles & Vittles Dinner Train Cass Scenic Railroad State Park – 304 456-4300
Take a ride back into a simpler time with this evening train ride to Whittaker Station.
Rate includes train ride to Whittaker Station, dinner and live bluegrass music.
Saturdays. Train departs at 5 p.m. Reservations required.
August 29 – Friday Murder Mystery Dinner Train Cass Scenic Railroad State Park – 304 456-4300
Find out whodunit on this uproarious train ride into your imagination. Includes train ride to Whittaker, dinner and entertainment. Fridays. Train departs at 5 p.m. Reservations required.
September 6 – Saturday – September 13 – Saturday
September 20 – Saturday – Fiddles & Vittles Dinner Train Cass Scenic Railroad State Park – 304 456-4300
Take a ride back into a simpler time with this evening train ride to Whittaker Station.
Rate includes train ride to Whittaker Station, dinner and live bluegrass music.
Saturdays. Train departs at 5 p.m. Reservations required.
September 26 – Friday Murder Mystery Dinner Train Cass Scenic Railroad State Park – 304 456-4300
Find out whodunit on this uproarious train ride into your imagination. Includes train ride to Whittaker, dinner and entertainment. Fridays. Train departs at 5 p.m. Reservations required.
September 27 – Saturday Harvest Train Cass Scenic Railroad State Park – 304 456-4300
Fall Harvest Day is a day-long special event full of old-fashioned fun and games, live entertainment, and fall colors capped with a special evening train departing at 5 p.m. to Whittaker Station. Dinner is part of the evening train, with turkey and fixings on the menu. Reservations required for dinner train.
October 10 – 11 - Mansion by Candlelight Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park - 304 420-4800
For two nights only! Sternwheeler rides will transport you back to the year 1805 where the Blennerhassetts are hosting a party on the island. On this autumn evening, electricity is banished when the mansion and island are transformed into the flame-lit world of the early 19th century. The soft glow of candlelight will weave a mesmerizing spell as you listen to music, see dancing or watch a lively game of cards. the island’s cooks will be busy preparing a harvest dinner. $
November 15 - Dinner Theater North Bend State Park - 304-643-2931
Join Karen Vuranch for an evening of dinner and entertainment.
December 5 – 6 - Survivor Improv Theater Cacapon Resort State Park - 304-258-1022
Much Ado Entertainment presents Survivor Improv, a unique concept of using improvisational theater games (like those made popular by “Whose Line Is It Anyway”) and combining them with the always trendy standard of voting people off as in American Idol. Entertainment, lodging and meals in a great package. $
December 13 - Murder Mystery Weekend Pipestem Resort State Park - 304-466-1800
“A Groovy Kind of Murder” dinner theater. $
