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Preview of “Who Sleighed Santa” a Holly Trolley Musical Mystery
The Haunted Trolley, Connecticut's annual Halloween experience, is bringing the fun and holiday thrills to the Christmas season.

Press release
“Who Sleighed Santa” a Holly Trolley Musical Mystery Set for Dec. 20-21
East Haven, CT: The Haunted Trolley, Connecticut’s annual Halloween experience, is bringing the fun and holiday thrills to the Christmas season with the world premiere of “WHO SLEIGHED SANTA? A HOLLY TROLLEY MUSICAL MYSTERY.” The Shore Line Trolley Museum in East Haven, CT hosts this live curated event mixing music, mirth, mystery, and the ride itself.
What started out as a "holly trolley" seasonal night-time ride, with Christmas Caroling and Cheer, becomes a Holiday-Themed Song-Filled WHODUNNIT aboard an old trolley where anyone could be guilty.
After the sold-out Halloween HAUNTED TROLLEY in October, the interactive theatrical experience returns to the Shore Line Trolley Museum, 17 River Street in East Haven for a special limited run holiday event. The two-night-only live mystery includes audience-participation, and there will be prizes awarded.
Limited to only 40 passengers per adventure, the event includes a pre-ride orientation and introduction to the plot followed by an immersive 30-45 minute show/program combining a possible murder, thrills, theater, holiday themes, embarrassing singalongs, and a heavy dose of comedy.
2 NIGHTS ONLY: FRIDAY DECEMBER 20 and SATURDAY DECEMBER 21. ONLY 2 RIDES PER NIGHT: at 7:30pm and 8:30pm.
Admission is only $29 per person (in advance only) with timed admissions Friday or Saturday at 7:30pm and 8:30pm. There is also a limited number of $49 V.I.P. upgrade tickets which entitle guests to first boarding - choice of priority seating aboard the Trolley - plus a free souvenir logo shirt. Tickets at: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/hollytrolley/2024
Open to all ages - except those youngsters who believe in Santa and may get traumatized by the mystery. There are no scares but there may be some adult humor. Under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Expect fun + mystery + laughter + Christmas carols + a great ride aboard the trolley!
The Haunted Trolley's “WHO SLEIGHED SANTA? A HOLLY TROLLEY MUSICAL MYSTERY.” is hosted and produced by Charles F. Rosenay!!! and is sponsored by East Haven’s Transilvania Restaurant & Bar.
The Shore Line Trolley Museum is a non-profit organization. Located at 17 River Street in East Haven, CT, the Museum is recognized by the U.S. Department of the Interior as the oldest continuously operated suburban trolley line in the United States. The museum’s line and equipment are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
For further information, email hauntedtrolley@gmail.com or call (203) 795-4737.