BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Clue, the hilarious murder mystery comedy inspired by the Hasbro board game and adapted from the fan-favorite film, comes to Bloomington on January 17 and 18.

 

Led by Broadway Director Casey Hushion (Associate Director of Mean Girls and The Prom, Associate Resident Director of Aladdin), murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! Was it Mrs. Peacock in the study with the knife? Or was it Colonel Mustard in the library with the wrench? Based on the fan-favorite 1985 Paramount Pictures movie and inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is the ultimate whodunit that will leave you dying of laughter and keep you guessing until the final twist.

 

“Prepare for an evening of mystery, hilarity, and intrigue with Clue, the stage adaptation of the classic game and film,” said IU Auditorium Executive Director, Maria Talbert. “Filled with quick-witted dialogue, unexpected twists, and unforgettable characters, this show guarantees an electrifying night that will keep audiences guessing—and laughing—until the very end.”

 

Clue is based on the screenplay by Jonathan Lynn. Written by Sandy Rustin with additional material by Hunter Foster and Eric Price. It features original music by Michael Holland.

 

The Clue franchise began in 1949 with the manufacture of the ‘Cluedo’ board game. Currently owned and published by Hasbro, the game has since sold more than 200 million copies worldwide.  A murder-mystery comedy film by Paramount Pictures based on the board game was released in 1985 and went on to achieve cult classic status with a passionate fanbase.

 

There are also two free public events prior to Clue taking the IU Auditorium stage in January.  Details below.

 

Pre-Show Talk

Prior to Both Performances, 6:30–7:15 p.m.

Woodburn Hall Room 121

 

IU professor Marco Arnaudo specializes in history and theory of board games and will lead a pre-show discussion about the history of the game Clue, and games and stories that have been inspired by it. This is a free public event and will take place prior to both performances in Woodburn Hall Room 121.

 

From Page to Stage: Clue Playwright Sandy Rustin at IU

Free Film Screening and Q&A at IU Cinema

January 17 at 7 p.m.

 

IU Auditorium and Union Board are partnering on a special campus visit by one of the most produced playwrights in America, Sandy Rustin, who penned the stage adaptation of the cult-hit film, Clue. Her visit on Friday, January 17 will culminate with a free public event at the IU Cinema for a film screening of the hit 1985 Paramount Pictures film Clue at 7 p.m., followed by a moderated Q&A with Rustin. Also that day, she will lead a pair of masterclasses directly with IU students in partnership with the Department of Theatre, Drama, and Contemporary Dance as well the Department of English.

 

 

Clue at IU Auditorium is presented in partnership with IU Credit Union and Jo Throckmorton Filmworks. IU Auditorium’s 2024–2025 season is presented by B97, Cook Medical, Curry Auto Center, The Herald Times, Upland Brewing Company, and World Arts Inc.