Come on, admit it. Right about now, youยre sick of all the jolly, holly, holiday cheer. Youยre ready for a show in which a reindeer bites an elf or the guy in the red suit kicks the bucket. Try the I Saw Mommy Killing Santa Claus Murder Mystery at Messina Hof. Itยs a black comedy and gourmet dinner rolled into one. A rambunctious cast performs Mommy Killing Santa Claus, the story of a department store Santa that drops dead on the job, while you chow down on a succulent Texas strip steak, gift-wrapped shrimp, mistletoe and holly (translation: a green salad), and candy cane napoleon, not to mention lots and lots of Messina Hof wine. The showยs a little pricy, but hey, putting a hit out on the big guy isnยt cheap. 6:30 p.m. 4545 Old Reliance Road, Bryan. For information, call 800-736-9463 or visit www.messinahof.com. $69.95.
Fri., Dec. 12, 6:30 p.m., 2008
This article appears in Dec 11-17, 2008.