Monster Mash Murders Mystery Dinner Theatre

The annual Halloween meeting of ghouls turns “deadly” – all the little monsters come out, along with the princesses and super heroes of the more modern world. A villain, named ‘X’, is on the loose and wants to take over the world. Suspects abound with monsters to the left, mortals to the right, and detectives stuck in the middle with BOO in this audience-interactive thriller. As part of this interactive performance, all tickets will be served: First Course: Crudités Cup Second Course: Charcuterie Cup Third Course: Dessert About Ovation Dinner Theatre Website | Instagram | Youtube | Facebook Owners Carreen Kouts, Lenne Sirasky, Nancy & Mort Mikkelsen proudly present Ovation Dinner Theatre’s unique, innovative, audience interactive, “At Your Venue” entertainment. Ovation offers a vast library of themed, comedy murder mysteries along with popular and familiar, audience interactive “wedding style” productions for your entertainment needs. With humble beginnings at a local restaurant in a small Delaware town to now over hundreds of venues, Ovation Dinner Theatre’s trend-setting events continue to entertain tens of thousands throughout Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C., and Virginia. Whether it’s fine dining at your favorite venue, raising funds for your association, human resources team building, a residential/golf community event, or an annual corporate affair, Ovation Dinner Theatre offers entertainment – directly at your venue – like none other…..”this is not your father’s dinner theatre”!

Shorts Fest: Film Festival

Presented by Revival House, this event is a celebration of the region’s most talented filmmakers and the diverse world of independent cinema. The evening doesn’t end with the credits; stick around for an exclusive on-stage Q&A with the filmmakers. It’s a unique opportunity to hear the stories behind the scenes and learn about their cinematic journeys firsthand. REVIVAL HOUSEWEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM It’s time for local filmmakers to wrap up their production and send it in for consideration to Revival House’s annual Slower Lower Short Film Festival at the Milton Theatre on Sunday, June 2, 2024. The annual event highlights the region’s top filmmakers and is the premier short film festival in Delaware. The Slower Lower Short Film Festival welcomes filmmakers of all ages to submit their original works for consideration. Seasoned professionals or up-and-coming visionaries alike are encouraged to share their stories with a big-screen audience. As with all Revival House’s local film festivals, there is absolutely no cost to filmmakers who submit films for consideration. From dramas to comedies, from animation to sci-fi, the Slower Lower Short Film Festival will celebrate the diverse world of independent filmmakers from around the area. The screenings will be followed by an on-stage Q&A with the filmmakers to share their cinematic journeys with audience members. Please submit films that are less than 30 minutes in length. To enter, filmmakers must simply submit a waiver (located to the right below). The submission deadline is May 28 at midnight. Selected entries will be notified via email, and those filmmakers will have the opportunity to showcase their work on the big screen at the historic Milton Theatre. Tickets for the event are only $10, and $5 for students and seniors.

It’s a Wonderful Life (1946): Film Screening – Matinee

Milton Theatre Art House Film Series FavoriteStep into the enchanting world of holiday wonder as the Milton Theatre proudly presents the timeless classic, “It’s A Wonderful Life,” for an unforgettable movie screening that will warm your heart and leave you brimming with joy! Gather your loved ones and join us in celebrating the spirit of the season with this beloved masterpiece, which has charmed audiences for generations.The “Milton Theatre Art House Film Series” celebrates some of the very best award-winning films that you may not have heard of! This is the chance for film lovers to appreciate these great works in a physical space where cinema truly comes alive! Now, more than ever, the world needs thought-provoking, meaningful and life-changing art, and the venues in which to experience it. The Milton Theatre Art House Film Series acknowledges the vibrant and multifaceted independent film culture that exists outside of the mainstream cinema while simultaneously celebrating some of Hollywood’s greatest releases! It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) | Rated PG Website | Trailer George Bailey has so many problems he is thinking about ending it all – and it’s Christmas! As the angels discuss George, we see his life in flashback. As George is about to jump from a bridge, he ends up rescuing his guardian angel, Clarence – who then shows George what his town would have looked like if it hadn’t been for all his good deeds over the years.

Mayhem in May: A Stand-Up Spring Fling

Get ready for a laughter-filled bloom as the comedic genius takes center stage in “Mayhem in May: A Stand-Up Spring Fling”! This hilarious stand-up comedy special promises to be the perfect seasonal escape, blending the warmth of May with the wit of our talented performers. From budding jokes to full-blown punchlines, join us for an evening of uproarious entertainment that captures the essence of the season! Headliner: Jerrold Benford Website | Facebook | Instagram Welcome To The Idiocy That Is JerroldB Yessss! Wildin’ over here! I decided to create an entity that comprised all things that are me. From jokes, funny sketches, photography (enthusiast), graphic design, web design and various other endeavors – if I do it…it’s here.I’ve spent the last 15 years perfecting my style of stand up comedy. I’m either rocking a pre-written set or freestyin’ praying that it works. Some times it does and other times, well, I grab my dough and bounce quickly, lol.Feature: Gina DiMaggioFacebook | Instagram Gina DiMaggio is NY/NJ stand-up comic, recently opening for Judy Gold, Janeane Garofalo, Anthony Rodia, and Vic DiBitetto. She also recently was a finalist in the NJ’s Funniest Comic, Ladies of Laughter, Jeanne Robertson, and Meadowlands comedy competitions and won second place in the Comedians with Class completion. She won $5,000 in a stand-up comedy competition show pitched to ABC and appeared on Lifetime Television. She also has performed at Greenwich Village, Broadway, and NY comedy clubs, and has performed in festivals in San Antonio, Louisville, San Diego, Burbank, Memphis, South Dakota, Portland, NY, and NJ and recently performed in Iceland!Host: Keith Purnell Website | YouTube | Facebook Keith is one of the fastest rising comics from Delaware. He’s a high energy performer whose quick wit, style, and fast pace humor make him a hit and personal favorite of audiences young and old. He performs at Comedy Clubs across the country and has appeared on Television and in Movies. He was a winner in the Howard Stern “Kill or Be Killed” Comedy Competition and was the Philadelphia Regional winner in the Sierra Mist Next Great Comic Comedy Competition. Keith has had appearances on Last Comic Standing and is gaining a reputation as the next rising star. So watch out America, he’s coming your way, be prepared, he’s armed with Laffs!

It’s a Wonderful Life (1946): Film Screening

Summer Sizzle: Hilarious Heatwave Comedy

Get ready to laugh your flip-flops off this June at the Milton Theatre and join us for a scorching night of comedy that’s hotter than a summer’s day! Our stand-up comedians are bringing the heatwave humor, with jokes and stories that will have you in stitches! Headliner: Sharon SimonWebsite | Video | Instagram | FacebookSharon Simon has audiences howling with laughter with her sometimes edgy, always hysterical comedy. She loves the crowd, and no two shows are exactly alike. She has been on SNL, Comedy Central’s The Roast of Patrice O’Neil, and is a Featured host of the NYC Pride Parade. She headlines all over the country, and calls New York City home, where she is a regular at major clubs. In good times and bad, Simon Says Laugh, and you will.Headliner: Rich CarucciWebsite | Instagram | Twitter NYC Comedy Street Scene… on the way to my next spot. My passion is getting up overnight working clubs in the city, working with other comedians, & making people laugh.Host: Keith Purnell Website | YouTube | Facebook Keith is one of the fastest rising comics from Delaware. He’s a high energy performer whose quick wit, style, and fast pace humor make him a hit and personal favorite of audiences young and old. He performs at Comedy Clubs across the country and has appeared on Television and in Movies. He was a winner in the Howard Stern “Kill or Be Killed” Comedy Competition and was the Philadelphia Regional winner in the Sierra Mist Next Great Comic Comedy Competition. Keith has had appearances on Last Comic Standing and is gaining a reputation as the next rising star. So watch out America, he’s coming your way, be prepared, he’s armed with Laffs!

Jingle Laughs: Holiday Stand-Up Comedy Spectacular!

Get ready to sleigh your way into stitches of laughter! Join us for a side-splitting evening of festive fun at ‘Jingle Laughs’ – where holiday humor takes center stage! Headliner: Vince ValentineWebsite | Instagram | FacebookA Philadelphia native, Vince has been performing and touring nationally in the one man ,Broadway hit “Defending the Caveman” since 2003. It is the longest running One Person show in Broadway history, has been translated into over 50 languages and produced all over the world.Headliner: Peaches RodriguezFacebook | Twitter | YoutubePeaches Rodriguez is stand-up comic with over 12 years experience in New York City clubs. She is also a writer/Actor who has been featured on the “Paula Abdul Dance Show: Live to Dance” on CBS. Peaches, a self proclaimed Gangsta Cougar, is an established Comic/Dancer entertainer with monster credits in both fields. Recent credits CBS, U.S.O. for the Troops in the Middle East and performing at the Tropicana Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City. Feature: Linette PalladinoWebsite | Twitter | InstagramLinette’s comedy draws on her life as a mom, wife and veteran. She has performed at clubs and festivals all over the United States, and internationally. From Iceland to Hong Kong and for the troops in Iraq, Linette has seen it all. She has opened for some of America’s best comics including Dave Attell, and Carole Montgomery. She was one of five nationwide finalists in the HBO Latino Stand-up Competition, wepaaaa! And, most recently, she earned the top block as Jersey’s Funniest Female. Host: Keith Purnell Website | YouTube | Facebook Keith is one of the fastest rising comics from Delaware. He’s a high energy performer whose quick wit, style, and fast pace humor make him a hit and personal favorite of audiences young and old. He performs at Comedy Clubs across the country and has appeared on Television and in Movies. He was a winner in the Howard Stern “Kill or Be Killed” Comedy Competition and was the Philadelphia Regional winner in the Sierra Mist Next Great Comic Comedy Competition. Keith has had appearances on Last Comic Standing and is gaining a reputation as the next rising star.

“Dragsgiving” – It’s Giving THANKS Drag Show

Celebrate the spirit of gratitude and fabulousness this holiday season with the most extraordinary event of the year – Dragsgiving at the Milton Theatre! Get ready to be dazzled and delighted as the fiercest queens take the stage for a one-of-a-kind Thanksgiving extravaganza. Join us for an evening of spectacular performances, jaw-dropping costumes, and non-stop entertainment that will leave you begging for more. Our talented cast of drag superstars will deliver a show like no other, infusing the traditional Thanksgiving festivities with a healthy dose of glitter, humor, and pure glamour. About Magnolia Applebottom FacebookMagnolia Applebottom is a world class cabaret performer from Jackson, Mississippi. Mrs. Applebottom is a mid-life crisis at its finest. She’s kooky, she’s cool, she barley finished school but she knows how to put a smile on any face. So like her page and share her antics with your friends. Maybe go to a Magnolia Applebottom show!

F*CK New Year’s Resolutions: Stand-Up Comedy Show!

Ring in the New Year with belly laughs at our uproarious stand-up comedy extravaganza! Join us for a night of non-stop chuckles, as top comedians deliver hilarious takes on resolutions, holiday mishaps, and everything in between. Get ready to laugh your way into 2024! Headliner: Johnny WatsonWebsite | Instagram | TwitterNew Jersey’s Not-So-Tough-Guy Comedian, Johnny Watson comes under many descriptions: Dynamic, Relatable, Professional, and most important of all, Very, Very Funny. Johnny Watson is a nice guy comedian who can perform anywhere and under any circumstance. Once Johnny finds his “zone” he’s all there.Feature: Troy MooreTwitterTroy Moore WInner of the Cabaret Comedy Clubs funniest comic contest. Opener: Lon KiefferWebsite | Youtube Lon Kieffer, RN, MBA, NHA, “retired” as a professional comedian in 1986… and “let humor work” as he became a widely respected expert on Caregiver Leadership in the Senior Living Industry! Now he and a team of personally chosen professional Comics are “EnterTraining” the “55+ Community” with Clean Stand Up Comedy!Host: Keith Purnell Website | YouTube | Facebook Keith is one of the fastest rising comics from Delaware. He’s a high energy performer whose quick wit, style, and fast pace humor make him a hit and personal favorite of audiences young and old. He performs at Comedy Clubs across the country and has appeared on Television and in Movies. He was a winner in the Howard Stern “Kill or Be Killed” Comedy Competition and was the Philadelphia Regional winner in the Sierra Mist Next Great Comic Comedy Competition. Keith has had appearances on Last Comic Standing and is gaining a reputation as the next rising star. So watch out America, he’s coming your way, be prepared, he’s armed with Laffs!

Hot In July: A Comedy Chill Out!

Join us for an uproarious evening filled with sizzling jokes and cool vibes. Our lineup of talented comedians will have you laughing your way through the sweltering July heat. Grab your friends and come chill with us for a night of side-splitting humor and refreshing laughs. Headliner: Derek LeeFacebook | Instagram | Website Derek Lee has mesmerized many an audience around the country with his innovative magic. His sleight-of-hand skill and presentation of illusions are world-class and have earned him rave reviews from customers and peers alike. The Philadelphia-born Lee has performing since 1996 and has earned raves for his high energy magic and comedy performances.Feature: Steve RinaldiWebsite | Facebook | YoutubeSteve Rinaldi’s comedy career started when he decided to sign up for an open mic night in his hometown of Philadelphia back in 2012. From there he would go out night after night working on finding his comedic voice at local bars and comedy clubs around the Philadelphia area. In 2015, Steve made his way out to Chicago where he took improv classes at both the Second City & IO. Steve worked Chicago comedy clubs like Laugh Factory, Zanies, & Jokes & Notes. He now performs regularly at the Funny Bone Comedy Clubs up north, and has became a regular in the Atlantic City Comedy scene. Steve brings you into his world of “South Philly Italian” which means topics consist of a lot of family, relationship, and disfunction throughout his set.Host: Keith Purnell Website | YouTube | Facebook Keith is one of the fastest rising comics from Delaware. He’s a high energy performer whose quick wit, style, and fast pace humor make him a hit and personal favorite of audiences young and old. He performs at Comedy Clubs across the country and has appeared on Television and in Movies. He was a winner in the Howard Stern “Kill or Be Killed” Comedy Competition and was the Philadelphia Regional winner in the Sierra Mist Next Great Comic Comedy Competition. Keith has had appearances on Last Comic Standing and is gaining a reputation as the next rising star. So watch out America, he’s coming your way, be prepared, he’s armed with Laffs!

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