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Who Stole My Dead Husband? is a tribute to growing up Italian in Brooklyn, New York. The experience is very difficult to put into words. How do you explain crazy? More happens to an Italian family in one day than happens to most people in a lifetime, at least that's how I remember it. Here are a few more things that I remember; you call pasta "macaroni," sauce is called "gravy," nobody makes meatballs as good as your mother, talking loud is normal, you argue about everything, you eat macaroni on Sunday, you learned how to play the spoons as a kid, your friends are referred to as goombahs and your favorite musicians were Lou Monte, Louis Prima and of course, Frank Sinatra. Brooklyn Italian is more than just having a parent or grandparent who was from Italy. It's a faith, a religion that asks you to suspend disbelief to the point of absurdity.

The show, created by local Northwest artist and former Brooklyn native Lou Pallotta, is a wide eyed look into a cultural phenomenon that has been the source of great entertainment, food, music, comedy, drama, controversy, stereotyping, chaos and confusion. But to the author, it was just a lot of fun. So come join the most zany, unpredictable and notorious families ever to hit the stage for an evening of macaroni, meatballs and madcap misadventures. It's a toe tapping, feel good, learn to talk with your hands event that will leave you singing, laughing and dying for more. It's an offer so good, that it is impossible to refuse. Capisce?

Please check our ticket and group sales window online for available show dates. Doors open at 7 and show starts at 7:15 for Saturday shows. Doors open fifteen minutes before Show time.

Additional info: Tickets include the three-hour show (time may vary) and a four-course meal. For ticket pricing please look at our online ticket and group sales window.

A selection of local wines, spirits and other concoctions are available for purchase. Beverages and gratuity are not included in ticket price.

All ticket sales are final.

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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

What is your policy for refunds and exchanges?
All ticket sales are final but may be exchanged up to 72 hours before the show that the ticket is good for except for groups of 6 or more we require 7 days in advance.

How long will this show be going for?
It's an open run and we add show's as needed so check back regularly.

Do I need to make reservations? How far in advance? How can I make them?
Reservations are highly recommended. How far in advance is a good question, look online for seats as soon as you feel that you want to come to the show. Tickets are not available online 24 hours from a show so call the box office to make reservations. Tickets may be purchased for any show that is on our calendar online. You can get tickets either online or through our box office number. You can try just showing up but availability at the door is VERY LIMITED.

What is the ticket price?
$64-69 for Friday and Saturday
$5 off a person for groups of 6 or more

What is included in the ticket price?
The ticket price includes a four course meal and an interactive three hour experience.

Are there any other costs associated with seeing the show?
The ticket price does not include beverages or gratuity.

Can I buy a ticket without dinner?
No.

Can I get something different due to dietary concerns?
Our menu is versatile enough for even the strictest of vegetarians.

When do you perform?
The regular performance schedule is Friday and Saturday evenings. Show times are at 7:30pm but show up a little early cause the show must go on!

When should I arrive?
The doors open at 7:00 p.m. We recommend guests arrive just before 7:00 since there is often a line. Early arrival allows you time to have a drink before the show gets started.

What is the seating arrangement?
You will be seated family style at round tables of two to eight.  We custom arrange the room for every show so it could be different than the your previous visit.

May I ask to sit with another party?
If you would like to be seated with another party who made reservations for the show separately from your party, simply make the request with our box office 1-800-966-8865.

What is the dress code?
Feel free to wear (almost) whatever you want but since you don't get to go out to a show like this every day we encourage you to dress up a little bit! Anything goes here at the Spumoni Gardens, so dawn you best dress or suit or even wear your favorite feather boa. Also I should warn you if Momma sees you wearing a baseball hat in doors she will swat it right off your head and please no t-shirts, shorts, sneakers, or anything that shows off your underwear.

May I bring my children?
We recommend that you only bring children 17 and over as there are some adult jokes that younger crowds might not understand. However, we have no official age restrictions for our shows so it's up to the parents digression.

Can I take pictures?
For the safety of our performers and the enjoyment of all guests, photography is prohibited in the theater prior to, during and after the show. Photographs may be taken at anytime in the lobby or after the show. Our in house professional photographer will come by to capture the memory of your visit during an appropriate time.

Where is Who Stole My Dead Husband located?
We are located at 1125 SE Madison St Portland OR. Click "Get Directions" in the menu as well to print out a map.

Where do I park?
You can either park in the lot in front of the theater or on the street, it's also free!

I'd rather not drive. Do you have any recommendations?
Yeah! Hop in a cab so you can relax and have a couple drinks. If you have a group, check out www.vippdx.com for a great time and tell them Luigi sent ya.


May we bring our own wine?
If you have a special bottle of wine you would like to bring with you to the show and it is not on our wine list, you are welcome to do so. There is a $15 per bottle corkage fee, $20 for super sized bottles.

Do you have a vegetarian menu?
Yes, don't eat the meat balls. The macaroni, gravy and meat balls are cooked and served separately and there isn't any meat in the gravy so eat up!

May I smoke during the meal?
We are a non-smoking establishment.

What is your policy regarding gratuities?
Gratuities for your meal and beverages are not included in the ticket price. Please take care of your servers as they work very hard to help the show go as smoothly as possible. Oh and they are intuitive to how much you are going to tip so the more you tip the better the service.  There is an 18% gratuity automatically added to groups of 6 or more that are all paying together.

Who can I contact about bringing a large group?
Contact our box office (1-800-966-8865) and ask about setting up your group.

A member of our group is celebrating a birthday, can we do something special?
We offer a variety of packages for special occasions, including a birthday package, romance package, bachelorette package and girl's night out package. Check out our website for current offerings. If you don't see something you like, we'd be happy to help put something special together. In addition, for special occasions, you are welcome to bring small decorations for the table and non-helium filled balloons. You will be unable to decorate the table yourself, but show up between 6:30 and 6:45 p.m. and one of our staff members can decorate the table for you. Please call our box office (1-800-966-8865) if you are interested in booking a package or have additional questions on the topic.

Is the theater wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the theater and entry way are wheel chair accessable. Please let us know if you are in a wheelchair so that we can seat you in a place that is safe and comfortable for you and the people around you as well as easy to get in and out of.

What if I like the show so much that I want to hire it for a private party?
You should call us, we are for hire and we love doing private shows.

Is there an automatic gratuity added to our bar service bill?
Only if you are in a group of 6 or more, a standard 18% will be added automatically.

I'm interested in auditioning for the show, how do I do that?
Please send an e-mail to Lou@whostolemydeadhusband.com.