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The classic board game is brought to life in Clue: On Stage! Six guests are invited to a dinner party thrown by an anonymous host. They are given aliases--Colonel Mustard, Mrs. White, Mr. Green, Mrs. Peacock, Professor Plum, and Miss Scarlet. Though discouraged from revealing personal information, it is soon discovered that all of them have fallen victim to the same blackmailer, their very host of the evening. Each is presented with a weapon and an option: pay their extortionist double, or kill the innocent butler. What follows is a madcap, slapstick evening full of murder, mystery, and laughs as they seek to puzzle out the culprit amongst criminals.
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Clue is adapted from the 1985 film of the same name. Written and directed by Jonathan Lynn, who collaborated with John Landis in creating a story around the popular Hasbro board game Cluedo (known as Clue in the United States). The comedy starred Martin Mull (Col. Mustard), Madeline Kahn (Mrs. White), Christopher Lloyd (Prof. Plum), Eileen Brennan (Mrs. White), Michael McKean (Mr. Green), Lesley Ann Warren (Miss Scarlet), and Tim Curry (Wadsworth). The film featured all the characters,
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A dark and stormy night looms over a mysterious Gothic-style mansion. Three figures creep into a dark room: the butler, Wadsworth; the maid, Yvette; and the Cook. Yvette switches on the light switch and all three, startled upon seeing the others, scream in fright. Recollecting himself, Wadsworth asks the two women if everything is ready for the night, which they affirm. Cook asks if he wants her to feed the dogs, but he explains that he wants them to be hungry. The two women depart. Wadsworth,
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A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.
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An adaptation is a reworking of a story from one medium or cultural context into another, such as turning a novel into a play or updating a classic play’s setting. Adaptations often reinterpret themes, characters, and style for new audiences. They can range from faithful recreations to bold reimaginings.
Farce is a comedic style that emphasizes exaggerated situations, improbable coincidences, mistaken identities, and rapid pacing. It often includes physical humor such as slamming doors, frantic chases, or characters hiding in plain sight. Farce is designed to generate nonstop laughter, often prioritizing chaos and absurdity over realistic storytelling.
The imaginary wall separating the audience from the actors onstage, often 'broken' for direct address. This term plays a vital role in understanding theatrical structure and is commonly encountered in stagecraft or performance settings.
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