Clue

ENSEMBLE ARTS PHILLY AND THE SHUBERT
ORGANIZATION PRESENT
CLUE,
THE HILARIOUS NEW STAGE PLAY, 
AT PHILADELPHIA’S FORREST THEATRE, 
JANUARY 20 – 25, 2026

 Philadelphia-area cast member, Madeline Raube, 
stars as ‘Mrs. Peacock’  

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (December 8, 2025) — Clue, the hilarious murder mystery comedy inspired by the Hasbro board game and adapted from the fan-favorite film, will make its Philadelphia premiere on January 20 through January 25 at the Forrest Theatre, presented by Ensemble Arts Philly and The Shubert Organization.

Philadelphia area cast member Madeline Raube, from West Chester, Pennsylvania, will star in the role of ‘Mrs. Peacock,’ one of the suspects in the popular murder mystery.

“If you like your mystery sprinkled with comedy and a solid case of ‘whodunit?’, Clue is for you,” said Frances Egler, Vice President of Theatrical Programming and Presentations. “Premiering in Philadelphia as part of Ensemble Arts’ robust Broadway season, this play takes the classic board game we all know and love and spins it into a whirlwind of secrets, suspicion, and spectacular comedic timing.”

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), 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 Colonel 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 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 & 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 Lawrence 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, New Hope, Pennsylvania, Alexander Fraser, Robyn Goodman, Josh Fiedler, Producers. Developed by Cleveland Playhouse, Laura Kepley, Artistic Director & Kevin Moore, Managing Director.

TICKETS
Tickets can be purchased online at www.ensembleartsphilly.org or via Telecharge at 800-543-4835.

In-person ticket sales can be conducted at the Forrest Theatre Box Office, located at 1114 Walnut Street, Monday thru Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Group orders may be placed by calling Broadway Inbound at 866-302-0995.

CLUE
Forrest Theatre
January 20 – 25, 2026
Show Times Vary

For more show information, visit www.clueliveonstage.com. 

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THE SHUBERT ORGANIZATION 
The Shubert Organization is America’s oldest professional theatre company and the largest theatre owner on Broadway. Since the dawn of the 20th century, Shubert has operated hundreds of theatres and produced hundreds of plays and musicals both in New York City and throughout the United States. Shubert currently owns and operates 17 Broadway theatres, six off-Broadway venues, and the Forrest Theatre in Philadelphia. Under the leadership of Robert E. Wankel, Chairman and CEO, The Shubert Organization continues to be a leader in the theatre industry. Shubert delivers innovative ticketing solutions via its Telecharge interface, API distribution, and private-label technology, offering unparalleled distribution and marketing to the theatre industry and beyond. Its consumer-facing brands—Telecharge for retail ticket sales and Broadway Inbound for group buyers, tour operators, and the travel industry—sell millions of tickets each year. The Shubert Foundation, sole shareholder of The Shubert Organization, Inc., is dedicated to sustaining and advancing live performing arts in the United States. The Foundation provides general operating support to not-for-profit theatres and dance companies. Foundation grants in 2023 totaled $37.9 million to 635 grantees. For more information, visit www.shubert.nyc.

ENSEMBLE ARTS PHILLY  
For more information about ENSEMBLE ARTS PHILLY, visit www.ensembleartsphilly.org.    

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