FRANKLIN — Franklin Opera House, in cooperation with Franklin Footlight Theatre Co.,  is proud to present its annual murder mystery dessert show, “Murder at the Pie Auction.” March 14 is not only International “Pi” Day, it is also the opening night of this hysterically funny who-dunnit. 

In this production, members of the audience will visit the small town of Mynute, Alaska. Residents are excited their sleepy town will finally show up on GPS with the famous “Mother Mable’s Pie Baking Competition” to be held there. However, someone mistyped, and Mynute was supposed to be Minot. 

So, there will be no publicity from remote Alaska for Ma Mable. Add the mysterious murder of one of the pie judges during the auction, and you have all the ingredients needed for an evening full of big laughs and outrageous characters. 

There will be two shows only, on March 14 and 15, at the Franklin Elks Lodge #1280, located at 125 South Main Street in Franklin. Your ticket price includes snacks, water, and, of course, pie! When you purchase your ticket you will select from Blueberry, Boston Cream, Sugar Free Apple, or Gluten Free Apple. 

Be sure to bring your wallet as there will also be an actual pie Auction, with pies donated by Zeke’s Sweets and local bakers! A cash bar will be open as well for those who wish to partake. 

Visit FOHNH.org to purchase your tickets. Adults $30, Seniors $25, and if you purchase eight or more tickets, you will receive a 10 percent discount off your total purchase! Now that is something sweet.

Now in its 11th year, the Murder Mystery dessert theatre show has been a very successful fundraiser for Franklin Opera House. Our resident community theatre company, Franklin Footlight, lend their many talents every year to bring to life rousing comedic mysteries. 

One hundred percent of dollars raised go right back into Franklin Opera House operations. Events like this one make it possible for Franklin Opera House to continue bringing quality affordable entertainment to Franklin and the surrounding area.