Photos courtesy of Arizona Broadway Theatre
Whodunit? Where? And with what object?
Murder and mayhem are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! When their host turns up dead, it’s clear no one is safe. Was the guilty party Professor Plum in the study with the knife? Or was it Mrs. White in the library with the rope? These questions strike nostalgia for anyone who’s ever played the Hasbro board game, CLUE. Now Arizona Broadway Theatre in Peoria brings the game to life on stage, Aug. 23 to Sept. 22.
Based on the 1985 cult-classic movie and inspired by the classic board game, “CLUE The Musical,” is the ultimate interactive theatre experience that will leave audiences clapping their hands, laughing in the aisles and guessing whodunit until the final twist.
“CLUE The Musical” features many beloved and recognizable dinner party guests turned murder suspects including Colonel Mustard, Mrs. Peacock, Mrs. White, Professor Plum, Miss Scarlet and Mr. Green, who sing, dance, and engage audiences. With help from a butler and housekeeper, the guests race to find the killer and keep the body count from stacking up in the black comedy musical that keeps audiences on their toes all night.
“One of the things that is especially exciting about this production is that the script includes an interactive element that lets audience members randomly select cards to determine which suspect committed the murder, which weapon was used, and in what room the murder took place,” says Kurtis Overby, artistic director at Arizona Broadway Theatre. “Every show is different thanks to the audience’s active role in helping solve the murder.”
“CLUE The Musical” has more than 200 possible endings so no two shows are the same.
Arizona Broadway Theatre’s cast for “CLUE The Musical” includes Collin O’Neill as Mr. Boddy, Kimberly Abrams as Mrs. Peacock, Scoob Decker as Professor Plum, Sade Crosby as Miss Scarlet, Rob Watson as Colonel Mustard, Tyler Gallaher as Mrs. White and Cara Chumbley as the detective. They are assisted by ensemble cast members like Christopher Arellano, Alyssa Armstrong and Tony Blosser.
“‘CLUE The Musical’ is a fun twist on theatre with a surprise around every corner,” Overby adds. “As always, audiences of all ages can expect the Broadway-caliber production and world-class performers we are known for, as well as magnificent set pieces and a live orchestra that helps the production come alive.”
Unlike other theatres in the Valley, Arizona Broadway Theatre provides an all-encompassing experience combining world-class dining and entertainment. For each show, a team of award-winning chefs creates a custom food and beverage menu to complement the production.
Arizona Broadway Theatre is located in the heart of the P83 entertainment district off 77th Avenue and Paradise Lane, 7701 W. Paradise Ln., in Peoria. ABT Performing Arts Association, Inc. is a nonprofit organization and Arizona’s one-of-a-kind, award-winning, state-of-the-art professional theatre showcasing locally and nationally acclaimed artists and providing palate-pleasing sit-down table service prepared fresh daily to accompany the award-winning on-stage fare.
Tickets for “CLUE The Musical” may be purchased in person, by contacting the Box Office daily between 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 623-776-8400, or by visiting azbroadway.org.
