A murderously good time comes to Morganton

“CLUE,” the hilarious murder-mystery comedy inspired by the Hasbro board game and adapted from the fan-favorite film, comes to Morganton on Friday, Dec. 12.

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 Col. 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.

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 cast includes Sarah Mackenzie Baron as Mrs. White, Adam Brett as Wadsworth, Camille Capers as Miss Scarlet, Nate Curlott as Col. Mustard, Joseph Dalfonso as Mr. Boddy and others, TJ Lamando as Mr. Green, Madeline Raube as Mrs. Peacock, AT Sanders as The Cook and others, Zoie Tannous as Yvette, Kebron Woodfin as the Cop and others, and Kyle Yampiro as Professor Plum. The understudies are Thomas Netter, Allison Masulis, Taylor Tveten, and Layne Roate.

Led by Broadway Director Casey Hushion (associate director of “Mean Girls” and “The Prom,” associate resident director of “Aladdin,” choreography for the Netflix series “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”).

The production also features scenic design by Lee Savage, costume design by Jen Caprio, lighting design by Ryan J. O’Gara, sound design by Jeff Human, with hair, wig, and makeup design by J. Jared Janas. “CLUE” is associate directed by Saki Kawamura, with fight choreography by Robert Westley. Casting is by Whitley Theatrical. The Production Stage Manager is Jenna Wadleigh and the Company Manager is Laurence Christopher.

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, acquiring a passionate fanbase that continues to gain newcomers today.

The Second North American tour of CLUE is produced by Work Light Productions and LME Productions.

Originally produced at Bucks County Playhouse, in New Hope, Pa., with producers Alexander Fraser, Robyn Goodman, and Josh Fiedler. Developed by Cleveland Playhouse, Laura Kepley, artistic director, and Kevin Moore, managing director.

Tickets are available now, priced at $48 to $98 for adults and $38 for youth (plus sales tax). For more information or to purchase tickets, contact the CoMMA box office at 828-433-7469 or visit www.commaonline.org.

— AKC