The comedic play "Clue" will make a stop at Wharton from April 7-12. 

Inspired by the Hasbro board game and the 1985 movie of the same name, "Clue" is a murder mystery set in the American-Gothic style of Boddy Manor, where murder and blackmail take center stage. 

TJ Lamando, who plays Mr. Green, said this version of the play has its own flair and mysteries that unfold. 

“I think people who have seen the movie are gonna be pleasantly surprised by some moments,” he said. “And, they're also gonna be very happy to see moments that they expect to see.”

The 90-minute show features comedic characters ranging from the hysterical Mrs. Peacock and the uptight butler, Wadsworth, to the deductive Miss Scarlet and vain Professor Plum. 

Lamando said there’s a lot of physical comedy in the show, with the cast interacting with each other and set pieces, featuring various extravagant movements. He highlights these as one of his favorite parts of the production. 

The "Clue" franchise itself began in 1949 with the introduction of the “Cluedo” board game. After its success, with over 200 million games sold worldwide, Paramount Pictures released the 1985 film starring Tim Curry, which went on to achieve cult classic status. 

Creative advertising junior Sydney Augenstein didn’t know "Clue" was showing at Wharton, but is enthusiastic about it. 

“All my friends are big Broadway and musical theater buffs. So I've heard a lot about it. So, yeah, it's exciting to hear,” Augenstein said.

Sophomore English major Emma Humphrey grew up playing the board game, but hasn’t seen the movie. Still, she is interested in seeing the show.