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. 

“I haven't planned yet, but when I did see it on my little Instagram, I thought about going,” she said. “I love the mystery of the board game, and I think it's really cool that they're doing theater with it, too.”

Lamando was surprised by the number of "Clue" fans he saw after stepping into Mr. Green’s shoes, including audience members who grew up and even those with "Clue" inspired tattoos. 

He hopes that audiences come out and enjoy the ride, forgetting about the world outside for at least 90 minutes and stepping into the mystery of Boddy Manor. 

“I think every show has like a meaning and something to say and stuff like that, but we're not really trying to, you know, drive home any sort of thing,” he said. “We're just trying to say, ‘Let's have fun.’”