Clue – Live On Stage at Winspear Opera House

“Quick, funny, and joyfully self-aware, Clue: Live on Stage! is a winning roll of the dice.” – Broadway World

Dallas, this season it was Colonel Mustard in the study with the rope! Or was it Miss Scarlet with the pistol in the kitchen? Maybe Professor Plum with the candlestick, or how about Mrs. Peacock with the dagger in the study? Who knows? 

All we know, is that the hilarious whodunnit that leaves audience after audience breathless with laughter, anticipation, and amusement, is back on the road, leaving a trail of questions about who it was that killed Mr. Boddy in their wake. From the roulette wheel of alternate endings keeping the suspense to the fast-paced physical comedy delivered to perfection, from the brilliant set designs that folds out from a central foyer area to ensure continuous action and seamless transitions to the subtle nods to the movie-counterpart, from the clever Easter eggs planted everywhere to the eerily comforting timelessness, Clue: Live On Stage! has got one goal: to entertain! 

So if you’re curious about who it will be this season, come on out and get ready to be dazzled by the zany cast of iconic characters and their immaculate stagecraft, because Clue: Live On Stage! is coming to the Winspear Opera House this season! 

Clue – Live On Stage Tickets

Limited tickets are on sale now directly from the Winspear Opera House’s box office, so put pedal to the metal to get down there and get yours in hand before they’re all sold out – and it’s a guarantee, they will! However, if you’re all about fast and simple, just click on the ‘Buy Tickets’ link to be redirected to TicketSqueeze.com now! Here you’ll be able to select your preferred seats with no effort at all, conclude the transaction, and download your buyer-guaranteed and legitimate tickets straight to your phone – easy and efficiently! 

“The production is a zippy romp that plays its murders for laughs and leans into the physical comedy of its set-up with aplomb.” – Entertainment Weekly

SYNOPSIS

Six very colourful, very well-known guests arrive at Boddy Mansion on a dark, stormy night, and are given aliases, and quickly find out that they are all being blackmailed by their charismatic host, Mr. Boddy. A deal is made: either the guests have to pay double to silence the extortionist, or one of the weapons provided must be used to kill the butler, Wadsworth. 

But when the lights eventually go out, Mr. Boddy turns up dead himself. While the six guests all try to escape, a very chaotic race to find the murderer unfolds. Was it the lovable Professor Plum, the sarcastic Mrs. White, or the manic Mr. Green? Which weapon did they use – the rope, the dagger, the pistol, or the lead pipe? And in which room did it happen?

While the race to find the murderer continues, the body count racks up fast – and the question remains: who will be next, and who is the murderer?

Clue: Live On Stage! is a high-energy, fast-paced comedy with fun at the very heart of it – and of course, the ultimate question – who murdered Mr. Boddy? 

“Clue: Live on Stage! earns its exclamation point through the breathless exuberance of its physical comedy.” – Los Angeles Times

CREATIVE TEAM

Everybody’s favorite whodunnit, inspired by Hasbro’s world-famous board game and the 1985 Paramount Pictures movie with original screenplay by Jonathan Lynn, is the ultimate murder and blackmail experience – one that is bound to keep you on your toes and rolling with laughter! 

Sandy Rustin’s iconic book is jam-packed with fast-paced comedy, faithful stage-translations of the movie’s iconic jokes, and parallels to current political climates – and with additional materials by Hunter Foster and Eric Price, Clue: Live On Stage! is an absolute must-see! 

This season’s North American touring production of Clue: Live On Stage! will see world-renowned director Casey Hushion (Mystic Pizza, Murder On The Orient Express, Fat Camp, Aladdin, Mean Girls) in the director’s chair, supported by the incredible talents, smart designs, and skill of set designer Lee Savage. The highly accomplished creative team also includes costume designer Jen Caprio, lighting designer Ryan O’Gara, sound designer Jeff Human, hair, wig, and makeup designer J. Jared Janas, composer and music supervisor Michael Holland, fight director Robert Westley, and stage manager Jenna Wadleigh. 

“Fun, frenetic, and a fast night out at the theatre.” – We Live Entertainment

CAST

Bringing the iconic characters to life – from the manic energy of Mr. Green to the deadpan sarcasm of Mrs. White, from the razor-sharp timing of butler Wadsworth to the flirtatious and confident Miss Scarlet, is a star-studded cast oozing with incredible energy, physical comedy, and pizzazz. 

Sarah MacKenzie Baron will be appearing as Mrs. White, Adam Brett as Wadsworth, Camille Capers as Miss Scarlet, Nate Curlott as Colonel Mustard, TJ Lamento as Mr. Green, Madeline Raube as Mrs. Peacock, Kyle Yampiro as Professor Plum, Joseph Dalfonso as Mr. Boddy and others, At Sanders as the Cook and others, Zoie Tannous as Yvette, and Kebron Woodfin as the Cop and others.

“The performances by the entire cast were incredible.” – The Collegian

HISTORY & LEGACY

Inspired by murder-mystery parlor games and detective fictions, Anthony E. Pratt and his wife Elva Pratt designed the world-famous board game Cluedo, during the Second World War. The game was first released in 1949, and became a favorite very quickly. Using the source material, Jonathan Lynn created a screenplay which was released in 1985, becoming a cult classic almost overnight. 

This, in turn, inspired Sandy Rustin to create a book – quite cleverly also creating multiple options for the ending, and together with the additional material written by Hunter Foster and Eric Price, Clue: Live On Stage! had its world premier at the Bucks County Playhouse in Pennsylvania in 2017. The highly popular whodunnit translates the film’s farce and the suspense of the game into theatre, and with its humor cutting like a dagger and bluntness like the lead pipe, won over audiences around the globe. 

Clue: Live On Stage! is especially renowned for its fast-paced physical comedy, rapid-fire dialogue, excellent comedic timing, and highly creative set design.

“It is a delightfully hysterical and suspenseful murder mystery that will leave you asking “whodunnit” until the very end.” – OnStage Pittsburgh

THE WINSPEAR OPERA HOUSE 

When a murder goes down in a mansion, you’d expect the venue to match the splendour – and for this, there’s simply no better venue than the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House!

Situated in the Dallas Arts District, the Winspear Opera House is a modern interpretation of the traditional opera house layout. Designed by Foster and Partners architects, the Winspear Opera House is transparent, welcoming, and closely connected to the outdoors. The venue features the iconic 60-feet high Annette and Harold Simmons Signature Glass Facade, surrounded by a louvered Sky Canopy, and a gorgeous lobby housing a rich, deep-red glass drum with the Margaret McDermott Performance Hall in the intimate, traditional horse-shoe seating layout. In this main performance space you’ll find a breathtaking chandelier custom-crafted out of hundreds of acrylic rods, and luxurious seating for up to 2,200 patrons across an orchestra floor, terrace, box circle, mezzanine, dress circle, and grand tier. 

The Winspear Opera House boasts some of the best sound and lighting you’ll find in Texas, a special kind of intimacy thanks to its smart layout, pin-drop acoustics, and fantastic modern amenities. 

“It’s no mystery why Clue: Live On Stage! is so much fun!” – Next