Clue – The Musical at Murat Theatre

Murder and mischief are on the table when six mysterious guests gather at Boddy Manor for an unforgettable night! Was it Mrs. Peacock in the library with a candlestick? Could it have been Miss Scarlett in the dining room with a wrench? Or perhaps Colonel Mustard in the ballroom with a statue? Inspired by the iconic 1985 Paramount Pictures movie and the legendary Hasbro board game, Clue is the ultimate whodunit that will have audiences laughing to death and guessing right up to the final twist. Secure your seats today and be part of this killer comedy!

Clue – The Musical is taking over Murat Theatre from 14-19 April 2026. Located inside of the stunning Old National Centre, the Murat Theatre is the perfect place to experience the hottest productions live on stage! Entertaining and inspiring Indianapolis for over a century, it’s the ideal venue to celebrate a true classic like Clue! Don’t miss out! 

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“The game’s afoot with campy laughs and thrills.” – Cleveland.com

“Kids will get a good laugh out of this show.” – Seattles Child

Synopsis

Adapted from the 1985 Paramount Pictures movie and the legendary Hasbro board game, Clue is a murder mystery comedy you definitely have to see live! Set inside an isolated mansion, the story follows six mysterious guests who gather at Boddy Manor for a unique dinner party where murder and blackmail are served on the menu. When their host turns up dead, everyone becomes a suspect, and the race begins to uncover the cold-blooded murderer. Led by Wadsworth the butler, the show features a colorful cast of characters including Miss Scarlett, Professor Plum, Mrs. White, Mr. Green, Mrs. Peacock, and Colonel Mustard. Clue is the ultimate comedy-based whodunit, guaranteed to leave both longtime fans and first-timers laughing!! Sit back, and watch them try to solve the classic mystery of WHO did it, WHERE, and with WHAT!

“A very fun whodunit that strikes contemporary parallels on the way to its grand reveal.” – The New York Times

Creative Team

The talented cast includes Mariah Burks as the Cook, John Treacy Egan as Colonel Mustard, Michelle Elaine as Miss Scarlet, Joanna Glushak as Mrs. Peacock, Tari Kelly as Mrs. White, Mark Price as Wadsworth, John Shartzer as Mr. Green, Jonathan Spivey as Professor Plum, Alex Syiek as Mr. Boddy, Teddy Trice as the Cop and Elisabeth Yancey as Yvette. The understudies include the likes of Greg Balla, Alison Ewing, Mary McNulty and James Taylor Odom.

Inspired by the classic Hasbro board game and adapted from Paramount Pictures’ hit 1985 movie, Clue is written by Sandy Rustin (The Cottage), with additional contributions from Hunter Foster and Eric Price. It’s based on the screenplay by Jonathan Lynn (Nuns on the Run, My Cousin Vinny, The Whole Nine Yards). The show features original music by Michael Holland. The creative team includes scenic design by Lee Savage, costume design by Jen Caprio, lighting design by Ryan J. O’Gara, sound design by Jeff Human, and hair, wig, and makeup design by J. Jared Janas. Joining them are Steve Bebout as associate director and Robert Westley as fight choreographer.

“a welcome throwback to an era of physical comedy.” – The New York Times

History and Awards

​​Clue is based on the legendary murder-mystery board game of the same name. First created in 1943 by British designer Anthony E. Pratt, the game has been relaunched and refreshed a number of times. It’s now owned and produced by the American toy and game giant Hasbro. The goal is simple yet clever: uncover who committed the murder, in which room, and with what weapon. Each participant plays as one of six suspects and must strategically move through the mansion-themed board to find out the solution. As they go through the rooms, players gather clues from one another to solve the case.

Games magazine placed Clue in their Top 100 Games of 1980, calling it “still the classic detective game.” Their Top 100 Games of 1981 noted that “[the] characters in this 32-year-old game have become household words,” and in the Top 100 Games of 1982 they said, “Millions love this classic mystery game.” Its popularity exploded into a full blown franchise, with Cluedo branching into spinoff board games, novels, a movie, TV shows, and (you guessed it!) stage productions.

Paramount Pictures’ 1985 movie adaptation became an international sensation just like the game itself. The film’s screenplay was brought to the stage in 2017 by its original writer, Jonathan Lynn. It premiered at Bucks County Playhouse under the direction of Hunter Foster and starred Sally Struthers and Erin Dilly. In 2020, Sandy Rustin developed a new version that incorporated additional material from Hunter Foster. Her script was praised as “a welcome throwback to an era of physical comedy.” Fast forward to 2024 and Clue launched a nationwide tour directed by Casey Hushion, bringing the beloved mystery to live audiences across the country.

“Clue: A New Comedy is a sure-fire hit, and a runaway whodunnit mystery that will have you guessing until the lights descend.” – Broadway World