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A Message From the CEO and Board Chair...........................................................................................4 Spotlight On...........................................................................................................................................6 Playhouse Square Trustees..................................................................................................................12 Giving Back to Playhouse Square........................................................................................................14 Thank You to Our Sponsors..................................................................................................................16 Invest in Playhouse Square.................................................................................................................17 Clue.....................................................................................................................................................29 Cast of Characters..............................................................................................................................30 The Company.......................................................................................................................................31 Who’s Who in the Cast.........................................................................................................................32 Staff for Clue.......................................................................................................................................39 Guest Services.....................................................................................................................................46 November/December at Playhouse Square..........................................................................................47 playhousesquare.org

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hank you for visiting Playhouse Square. While you are here, we invite you to take in the beauty of our historic theaters and explore the district as part of your experience. Our staff and RedCoat volunteers are here to ensure your visit is welcoming, comfortable, and memorable from start to finish. Playhouse Square exists because the Cleveland community came together to preserve these historic theaters for future generations. We are honored to care for this remarkable legacy, which has grown into one of Ohio’s most treasured cultural destinations. As a not-for-profit organization, our mission extends beyond maintaining these extraordinary spaces. Each year, we bring audiences together through an array of wonderful entertainment, including Broadway productions, concerts, comedy, dance, theater, film, family programming and more. We also advance arts education through programs that make the arts accessible to students, teachers, and lifelong learners — in classrooms, online, and here at Playhouse Square. As a dynamic downtown destination, Playhouse Square contributes more than $359 million in annual economic impact to the region. Above all, our focus remains on creating meaningful experiences and lasting memories for every guest who walks through our doors. This season, we have been especially proud to welcome two national Broadway tours to our stages: Death Becomes Her and The Who’s Tommy. Their decision to open at Playhouse Square reflects the support of Ohio’s theater tax credit, the dedication of our talented crews and employees, and the enthusiasm of audiences like you. Now, we invite you to sit back, relax and leave the outside world behind for a little while. May the performance ahead transport you, inspire you, and remind you of the unique magic that only live theater can provide.

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SPOTLIGHT ON News

THE PRINCESS BRIDE MUSICAL TO PREMIERE IN CHICAGO IN 2027 One of the most beloved movie romances of all time is headed to the stage. The Princess Bride musical will make its world premiere in Chicago at the James M. Nederlander Theatre from July 19-August 22, 2027, ahead of a planned Broadway run. Featuring a book by Tony winners Bob Martin and Rick Elice and a score by Oscar-winning songwriting duo Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez (Frozen), the production will be directed by Alex Timbers with choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler. Based on William Goldman’s novel and the classic 1987 film, the musical follows Westley’s quest to rescue his true love, Buttercup, and marks the latest effort to bring the fan-favorite story to the stage. Casting will be announced at a later date.

DAMN YANKEES RETURNS TO BROADWAY IN 2027 WITH STAR-STUDDED CAST A starry new revival of Damn Yankees is headed to Broadway, with Neil Patrick Harris set to play the devilish Applegate, Julianne Hough as the seductive Lola, and Austin Scott as Young Joe. Directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Sergio Trujillo, the production will begin performances March 24, 2027, at the Marquis Theatre ahead of an April 20 opening night. Featuring a newly reimagined adaptation by Will Power and Doug Wright, with additional lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, the revival follows a sold-out run at Washington, D.C.’s Arena Stage and updates the classic baseball musical to the early 2000s, centering on a devoted Baltimore Orioles fan who makes a life-changing deal with the devil in hopes of restoring his team’s glory. Damn Yankees originally premiered on Broadway in 1955 and won seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

THE BOOK OF MORMON BECOMES BROADWAY’S 9TH LONGESTRUNNING SHOW

The Book of Mormon reached a major Broadway milestone on September 25, when it played its 5,759th performance and surpassed Mamma Mia! to become the ninth longest-running show in Broadway history. Now in its 15th year on Broadway, the Tony-winning musical is also the longest-running production ever to play the historic Eugene O’Neill Theatre. Since opening in 2011, the hit musical by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez, and Matt Stone has won nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

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SPOTLIGHT ON The District

COMING SOON Theatergoers can plan for another new restaurant to join the Playhouse Square District in early 2027. Danny Boys Pizza Co. is set to open its first Downtown Cleveland location in the Hanna Building (2033 E. 14th St.). The downtown community and visitors to the region will be able to enjoy everything they’ve loved about the family restaurant for the past three decades with the Playhouse Square location having a modern twist — serving lunch and dinner to theatergoers and a new late-night crowd. This growth within the district is a part of the organization’s Beyond the Stage initiative, which enhances the experience of theatergoers and provides a welcoming environment for residents and visitors.

‘TIS THE SEASON FOR HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS AT PLAYHOUSE SQUARE The holiday season is gearing up to be in full swing, and the Playhouse Square District is brimming with cheer. Guests can enjoy a number of seasonal shows throughout November and December, ranging from concerts to dance and theatrical performances. Holiday fun is in high gear at Hofbräuhaus Cleveland with events like its Ugly Sweater Party with Krampus and Christmas Eve with the Hermit Club Orchestra. Santa Paws will also make an appearance at Playhouse Square Plaza on Saturday, December 12 for guests and their four-legged friends. For those wanting to extend their time in the PSQ District during the holiday happenings, the Crowne Plaza is the perfect place for a seasonal staycation.

JOIN THE PSQ ROAD CREW You can show your Playhouse Square pride on the road while supporting the organization’s not-forprofit mission by purchasing a Playhouse Square specialty license plate. This specialty plate can be purchased from the Ohio BMV either in person or online. Fifteen dollars from every Playhouse Square license plate helps support the organization’s work to inspire, entertain, and strengthen our community through the arts. Those who purchase a specialty plate can register it with Playhouse Square and be eligible for monthly and annual prize drawings. For more information, please visit playhousesquare.org/roadcrew.

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SPOTLIGHT ON Arts for All Disney’s The Lion King Sensory-Friendly Performance

— Bridie, pictured at right with her son at a SensoryFriendly Perfomance of Disney’s The Lion King.

upport from donors helps Playhouse Square’s Arts & Minds and Sensory-Friendly Perform ances make the arts more welcoming, accessible and meaningful for all. These two moments share one powerful purpose: removing barriers so more people can feel welcome, connected and seen through the arts. For Bridie and her son, a Sensory-Friendly Performance of Disney’s The Lion King created a theater experience designed for comfort, inclusion and belonging. Through Arts & Minds, Dance for PD® participants and their caregivers found that same spirit of connection through music, movement and a special visit from performers from Disney’s The Lion King. Together,

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You reminded families like mine that we belong here too. Not someday when our children can sit perfectly still, but exactly as we are today.

Performers from The Lion King work with the Dance for

PD® group. these programs show what philanthropic support makes possible: arts experiences that meet people where they are and invite them fully into the Playhouse Square community.

To learn more about how you can help expand access to the arts, visit playhousesquare.org/giving or scan the QR code at right.

TRUSTEES

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Officers

Laura Bloomberg Jim Boland Paul Carleton Scott Chaikin* President & CEO John G. Chapman, Sr.* Craig Hassall AM* Bill Cosgrove James Graham Vice Chair, Brand & Marketing Lawrence H. Hatch Andrea Hogben* J. David Heller Vice Chair, Engagement Jason Hillman Rick Buoncore* David Jacobs* Louis G. Joseph Vice Chair, Education Patrice (Patsy) Kouvas Bob Helmer* Edward J. Largent Vice Chair, Finance Todd Leombruno Mark D. Ross* Matt Litzler Vice Chair, Governance & Joe Matuszewski Nominating Jared Miller Amy G. Brady* Heath Monesmith Beth Mooney* Vice Chair, Government Affairs Jon H. Outcalt* Paul J. Dolan* Patrick M. Pastore Vice Chair, Real Estate Development James A. Ratner* Teresa Metcalf Beasley* Neal R. Restivo Luci Schey Secretary/Treasurer William R. Seelbach Heather Lennox* David B. Sewell Doug Spiker Terry Adelman Duncan Stuart Thomas W. Adler* J.D. Sullivan, Jr. Himanshu Amin Alex Szilvas Steven M. Auvil Kurt C. Treu Gina Beredo Leila L. Vespoli Jodi Berg Chair Brent D. Ballard*

Tracy Vigh Molly Walsh Neil C. Weinberger Thomas M. Welsh Debra A. Wert

Trustee for Life Warren Anderson William B. Lawrence K.K. Sullivan Lawrence J. Wilker

National Trustee Thomas C. Stevens

Chairs Emeritus Oliver C. Henkel, Jr.‡ John F. Lewis‡ Julien L. McCall‡ Forrest D. Hayes‡ Glenn R. Brown‡ Jon H. Outcalt Henry F. Eaton‡ K.K. Sullivan Thomas W. Adler Thomas C. Stevens David S. Goodman James A. Ratner Amy G. Brady *Executive Committee ‡Deceased as of 9/28/26

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layhouse Square brings the arts to everyone — but we can’t do it alone. As a nonprofit, we rely on generous support from individuals, foundations and corporations. Help us inspire, educate and connect the community. Donate today through one of our giving programs.

Individuals who support Playhouse Square with an annual gift of $50 or more receive exclusive benefits that enhance their theater experience, including pre-sale access, reserved seating and more. CONTACT: Mary Winchester, 216-640-8412; playhousesquare.org/donorcircle Businesses can make a lasting impact through the Corporate Donor Circle, gaining valuable benefits while enhancing visibility and building stronger community connections. CONTACT: Sarah Stengel, 216-640-8408; playhousesquare.org/corporatedonorcircle 2026-27 Partners Co-Chairs: Megan McNulty & Kristen Swinton Playhouse Square’s official young professionals group for those in their 20s and 30s, the mission of Partners is to cultivate a vibrant community of emerging leaders who celebrate the arts and dedicate their talents to Playhouse Square. CONTACT: Katie Remark, 216-640-8721; playhousesquare.org/partners Connect, inspire and make an impact. Join Leading Ladies — a vibrant network of women who champion the arts and shape the future of Playhouse Square through philanthropy, friendship and unforgettable experiences. CONTACT: Leanne Dewyer, 216-640-8411; playhousesquare.org/leadingladies Open. Unique. Together. OUT at Playhouse Square unites LGBTQ+ individuals and allies through a shared love of live theater. This vibrant community enjoys exclusive events, meaningful connections and opportunities to support and celebrate the arts together. CONTACT: Jason Brown, 216-238-4910; playhousesquare.org/OUT T he Legacy Circle celebrates those who include Playhouse Square in their estate plans, helping to sustain the arts for future generations. Members are recognized for their generosity and commitment to world-class performances, education and community programs. It’s a lasting way to support what you love. CONTACT: Leanne Dewyer, 216-640-8411; playhousesquare.org/legacycircle Donating to the Playhouse Square Education Fund supports high-quality programs, workshops and field trips that are accessible to participants at low or no cost. These initiatives foster creativity and a lifelong appreciation of the arts. Give a one-time donation or join the HEART Circle to provide ongoing support with a monthly donation. CONTACT: Victoria Gray, 216-640-8417; playhousesquare.org/educationfund

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Irving & Gloria Fine Foundation • IBM Mike & Diane Kennedy • Stewart Kohl Liberty Development Company • Bill & Joyce Litzler Jane & Jon Outcalt • PwC • Anita Scanlon David & Kim Sewell • Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Siracusa Dan & Molly Walsh • Debra & James Wert

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Playhouse Square Donor Recognition

ith sincere gratitude, we recognize the following individuals, organizations, and foundations who have provided generous support at the Gold Founder level or higher to Playhouse Square through an annual gift. Listing current as of 10/7/26.

Individuals & Foundations President ($50,000 and higher) Patricia & John Chapman Cuyahoga Arts & Culture Dennis & Judy Engel Charitable Fund John P. Murphy Foundation Ohio Arts Council The Kelvin & Eleanor Smith Foundation - Bruce & Ellen Mavec

Thomas H. White Foundation Platinum Founder ($10,000-$14,999) Anonymous (3) Steven & Elise Auvil Dr. Michael & Mrs. Tasha Baston Teresa Metcalf Beasley Faris Beeler Lindsey, Luke & Thatcher Beffa Fred & Mary Behm Christopher & Kimberly Berger Laura & Jon Bloomberg Jim & Mallie Boland Anne Burr Cardinal Charitable Foundation Scott Chaikin & Mary Beth Cooper Rick & Sheila Chiricosta Christopher & Sara Connor David Coury & Shelly Grisik Ann & Terry Coyne Family Foundation Donald J. & Mary Jo Dailey The Dolan Family Beth Dozoretz Irving & Gloria Fine Foundation The Char & Chuck Fowler Family Foundation M.C. Fraser & James J. Rowell Jane Gase Patricia A. Gaul Dr. & Mrs. Gregg Good Jerry & Rose Grisko Thomas & Jan Hablitzel Craig Hassall AM Linda & Lawrence Hatch** J. David & Becky Heller Bob & Linda Helmer Helpful Bulldogge Fund Mr. & Mrs. James & Christine Herrick Jason & Meredith Hillman Richard Horvitz & Erica Hartman Horvitz Bruce & Donna Jackson Nathan & Katie Kelly Joe & Calli Kohmann The Koppelman-GoldsteinRobbins Family Lakeside Foundation

The Lariccia Family Ronald Ledin Heather Lennox & Douglas Krause Edith Lerner David & Carolyn Lincoln The Lozick Foundation David Maltz Marie & Dave Marzich Vandy L. Mathews Joe & Nathan Matuszewski Douglas & Charlotte‡ McGregor Laura Milgram Mr. & Mrs. Jared Miller Heath & Kimberly Monesmith Heather Moore & Jim Brown The Murch Foundation Deborah L. Neale Patricia Perry Nock Mark & Paula Nylander The O’Neill Brothers Foundation Susan & John Onysko Katie & Ken Outcalt Edda & Terry Owen Pat & Julie Pastore Michael & Melanie Petras Anne Pombier & Sandra Carlson Esther & Hyman Rapport Philanthropic Trust Weslie & Neal Restivo Risser Family Foundation Ken & Amy Rogat Carol & Walt Rosebrough Mark D. Ross Norman & Elisabeth Ryan John & Ann Scanniello Rick & Cheryl Schmitz William & Nancy Seelbach Mr. & Mrs. Stephen‡ H. Spaeth Lauren & Steve Spilman Pat & Alan Spitzer Michele & Scott Steele AJ & Nancy Stokes K.K. & Joe Sullivan Daniel & Mary Jo Sustar Jason Sustar* Tom & Cindi Sustersic Alex Szilvas & Dr. Laurie Sadler Eca & Rick Taylor Tracy & Nicole Vigh** Daniel & Molly Walsh

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Director ($25,000-$49,999) Sheldon & Terry Adelman Joanie & Tom Adler The Buoncore Family George W. Codrington Charitable Foundation Paula & Bill Cosgrove Corinne L. Dodero Foundation for the Arts & Sciences Educational Foundation of America Michael Frank & Pat Snyder‡ David & Robin Gunning Dave & Brenda Jacobs Martha Holden Jennings Foundation Junior League of Cleveland’s Children’s Theatre Endowment Fund William B. & Mary Margaret Lawrence Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Litzler Beth E. Mooney Michael Olah & Kelly Masarik Jane & Jon Outcalt Kathy & Jim‡ Pender and the Michael Pender Fund The Perkins Charitable Foundation James & Julie Pooler James & Susan Ratner Mark & Shelly Saltzman The Ralph & Lucille Schey Foundation Kimberley & David Sewell Kevin & Kristen Stein The Veale Foundation Tony & Leila Vespoli

Producer ($15,000-$24,999) The Abington Foundation Himanshu & Leslie Amin The Warren Anderson Family Brent & Ann Ballard Gina & Cip Beredo Jodi Berg Sandy Borrelli Amy & Stan‡ Brady Dr. John F. Burke, Jr. & Judge Nancy Fuerst Paul & Sherry Carleton Jim & Mary Conway Natalie & Paul Cooper The Dalrymple Family Robert A. & Joan P. Ellis Lou, Ann, & Damon Frangos Connie Frankino James Graham & David Dusek Rochelle & Harley Gross Donald & Nancy‡ Hansen Hodgson Family Foundation Andrea Hogben Jeff & Jill Hurt Patrice Kouvas Rich & Stacey Kyle Edward & Jacque Largent Todd & Jen Leombruno Bill & Joyce Litzler John & Mary Ann Mastrantoni Dennis & Tammy Matecun Karen & Dan Moon National Endowment for the Arts James A. Nelson Fund for Theatre in Cleveland The Paintstone Foundation Parkinson’s Foundation Joan & Louis Perry Ann & Steven Pigoni Jeffrey & Danial Rand Douglas & Stephenie Spiker Tom & Chris Stevens Kathryn & Duncan Stuart J.D. & Catherine Sullivan** Kurt Conrad Treu Mrs. Karen Walburn Neil C. Weinberger** Denise G. & Norman E. Wells, Jr.

Randall & Andrew Watterson Bill & Gia Weisberg Debbie & Jim Wert Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Wilson Bill Winans The Wright Foundation The Zaim Family Sustaining Founder ($6,000-$9,999) Anonymous (3) John & Diane Andrica Dr. & Mrs. Mark Angel Scott & Jackie Arbogast Chris & Karen Bailo Daniel & Deborah Bandi Greg & Jenny Barrett Michael Baruschke & Denise C. Huck** Amy Benedict The Bicknell Fund Marilyn & Larry Blaustein Gayle & Larry Boron Heather & Steve Bossin Suzanne & Akram Boutros Elena Brown Vincent C. Campanella Chris Caputo David & Jennifer Carter Maria Cashy Ella, Alyssa & Cheryl Cervar** Christopher & Beth Chizmar Bill & Cathy Christopher Alex & Kelly Clarke Mr. & Mrs. Robert T. Clutterbuck Laura & Ron Coill Christopher & Ludy Cook Dan & Darlene Crudele Scott & Judi Dalton Marisa Darden Lori & Mark Davis Sheila Delzani Daniel & Bridget DeMonica Veronica & Jesse Dickerson

Michelle Dietz & Andrew Cox Marc & Gwenael Divis Jason & Jennifer Drasner Rebecca Dunn Teri & Paul Eberl Beverly & Stuart Eisner Trina Evans & Ken Birch Joseph Farkas Robert U & Karen E. Fein** Mr. Michael & Dr. Elizabeth Ferguson Joseph Ferritto Beverly Fittipaldo Barbara & Howard Fleischmann Laura Florence & Christopher Meyer The Fortney Family Foundation The Harry K. & Emma R. Fox Charitable Foundation Barbara & Fred Fruscella Mrs. Barbara Galvin joan m. gelb Nancy & James Goldsmith David & Julie Greene Gries Family Foundation James Griffiths Mr. Jeremiah Guappone & Mr. Chad Lucas* The Gunyula Family Greg Haas Kathleen E. Hancock Sondra & Steve Hardis Beth & Geoff Hauck Matt & JoAnne Hayward David & Lynn Heiman Mrs. Lynn Heisler Robert Herak Mary Herrick Jean & Richard Hipple Michael & Jane Horvitz Valerie A. Hughes Bruce & Debbie Jarosz David Jarus & Karen Schuele Robert & Christina Jones Margy Judd**

Elizabeth Jukic In Memory of Jean & Walter Kalberer Aaron & Mara Kamat Andrew & Katherine Kartalis Josh & Nicky Kaufman Danny Kelly Leonard Kichler Matthew & Kristen Kissling Ann & Barry Klein Howard & Susan Knicely Edward & Julia Knotek Jeffrey C. Knox & Lora Lewis Alex I.‡ & Donna M. Koler Angela & Christopher Kovacs Terry Kovel Janet L. Kramer Charles & Carleen Kruger Tom & Kristi Kuhnle Tony & Maria Landl Paul Lang & Stephanie Wolfe Mary Lynn & Gary Laughlin Steffen & Paige Lauster Leiken Family Foundation Dean & Lynda Leonakis Paul Lincoln & Kathy Toderick Joseph & Kim Little David Logsdon Mark & Shannon London Jay & Lanee Lucarelli Karen & Antonio Marallo Marcia & Andrew Margolius Aaron & Stacy Marinelli Michael & Marietta Marquart Joseph & Joyce Marquette Bob & Jill Mayer Reese & Nora Mayer Ruth & Doug Mayers Harry & Debbie McDonald Family Beth & Scott McMillen Megan Lum Mehalko

Jim & Amy Merlino Michener/Reed Family Aaron Millikin & Anastasia Ryckman Drs. Jeffrey & Kimberly Monteith Barbara‡ & Gerhard Moskal and Family Ronna Murray Robert Myers Steven & Kimberly Myers Larrie & Amy Nadler David & Ellen Nager Aaron & Kristy Nelson Steele Nowlin & Christine Jayjack Bob & Ann O’Brien Alexander & Jennifer Ogan William J.‡ & Katherine T. O’Neill Jon & Robin Outcalt Mr. & Mrs. Leonard W. Pagon John & Terri Parker Dr. Lydia Parker Dr. Stephan Parker Scott & Judy Pendergast Doug Perkowski Mary Beth & Robert Peshek Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Ponsky and Zac & Taryn Ponsky Susan & Robert Price The Reef Family Sallie Reider Jim & Tina Renacci Angela Riley Linda Rion-Waldock John & Honey Lee Rodgers Dr.‡ & Mrs. Fred Rothstein Chuck & Kathy Rotuno Drs. Edward & Teresa Ruch Anita Scanlon Nancy & Joe Scarpitti Rinette Scarso Straffen Sally & John Schulze Marcy & Dennis Schwartz Tara Scott Richard J. Sedmak Walter & Joyce Senney

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Tamara Tomasello-Skulina & Jim Skulina Mrs. Lori Trehan Curtis & Marisa Tuggle Willem & Sherry Van Der Wal Dr. Virginia Vatev Karen S. Verderber Gina M. Vernaci & William D. Hilyard Dennis & Jennifer Vidic Robert & Jennifer Voelker David & Charlotte Waddell Bruce & Candy Wagner Jon, Tanya, & Grace Wagner Connie Weil Richard & Tina Weinberg Mr. & Mrs. Michael & Danielle Weiner** Lisa & Jeffrey Weiss Anna Wiest & Kevin Tesch Eileen & Jim Wilkoff Theodora Wolf** David & Karen Yankovitz Janice M. Young Dr. Dawn Zacharias Roger & Renee Zona Brian & Lori Zrimsek

Gold Founder ($3,500-$5,999) Anonymous (18) Karen Abbott Myles & Karen Abbott Beth & Rick Adams Howard Adelman & Ira Greenberg Wendy Adelman Mark & Nancy Aeder Terry Ahern Giving Fund Frederic & Michelle Ahlgren Donald & Michelle Albainy Peter & Susan Albert Mindy & Gary Aleman Abby & Victor Alexander Karen Alexander Jim, Kammie, & Rory Althans F. Amato‡ & P.J. Nagoda Ames Family Foundation Nicola Ammons Mr. & Mrs. Todd Amsdell Daniel & Lisa Anderson Karen Andrachik Johnny Angel Susan Anhold & Jon Anhold Lawrence Anson & Mary M. Hahn The Antonetti Family Puja & Steven Arora

Gerard & Marcie Artl Christi & Dominic‡ Audino Ross & Yasmeen Augustino Jim & Trish Aussem Joanne & Blake Avenmarg Phil Axelrod Jeffrey Babbush & Jodi Mack The Ruth & Elmer Babin Foundation Cindy Babitt Ed & Jen Backos Damien & Lesleigh Baden The Bagnoli Family Dr. Charles M. Bailin & Ms. Linda Myers Wendy & Paul Balodis Kelly & Doug Banks Ms. Carol Barnak Elaine Barnard‡ Craig & Michele Bashein Richard & Amy Bashein Leslie Basista Debbie Moss Batt Tammy Battler** Mr. & Mrs. Luke F. Baum Renee & Eric Beaver Dr. & Mrs. Mark Belisle Barbara C. Belkin Eric & Jody Bell Susan & John Benedejcic The Benko & Boyd Family

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Elisabeth & Bradley Sherman Dr. Daniel Simon & Dr. Marcy Schwartz Don & Cathy Sinko Anthony & Francesca Siracusa The Slater Family Laura & Grady Smith Rick & Becky Smith Jill Soltau & Keith Cullen William Sopko Family Jack & Terry Southworth Chad & Molly Sperling Holly & Larry Stephens Michelle & Mike Stewart Pam & Bill Summers Raymond Sussel & Regina Olbinsky James & Charlene Szaller David & Mary Ellen Szamborski Taras Szmagala & Helen Jarem The Tapper Charitable Foundation Rachel Tasler & Samantha Grace Rick & Sheri Terens** Mr. & Mrs. Joseph H. Thomas

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George & Courtney Benson John & Mary Beth Bergenstein Tom & Mary Berges Grant & Melissa Berlin Tom & Joy Berlin Margo & Tom Bertin Helen Beshara Joseph Beutler Dr. Alok & Cristine Bhaiji Mr. Vimal & Dr. Kelly Bhatnagar Biel-Goebel Family Foundation Alex & Evelyn Biggie Shannon Birch Mr. & Mrs. Chris Blair and Renee Bettinger Greg & Cathi Blate Warren Blazy, III The Block Party Marcia Blum & Dale Perram Robert Boas Art & Kim Boehm Gregory & Nancy Boehm Charles & Julia Bolton Debbi Boncha Dr. Elise Bonder & Dr. Bryan Bonder Ronald Borsenik Sheila & Ken Bossin Dwight Bowden Laura & Dennis Bower Katie & Mark Boylan Monica Brennan & John McDonnell Breznai Family Nancy Bridgman Mary S. & James R. Bright Leslie S. Brown Kristen Strang Bruna Molly Brunner Bryan & Laura Buck Scott & Mona Buehler Jay Burke Aaron & Callie Butcher Jocelyn & Brett Butler Kim Caito & Danny Freireich Dr. Marie & Mr. Donald Calabrese The Callahan Foundation Gust Callas Dr. Bryant Cameron Dr. & Mrs. J. Jeffery Cameron Joseph & Esther Campanella Marlene S. Campbell Patricia Campbell Charles P. & Linda Canepa Albert & Tracy Capretta Ken & Marsha Caratelli

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CONNOR PALACE

WORK LIGHT PRODUCTIONS and LME PRODUCTIONS PRESENT

based on the screenplay by

JONATHAN LYNN

SANDY RUSTIN additional material by HUNTER FOSTER and ERIC PRICE written by

based on the Paramount Pictures Motion Picture based on the Hasbro board game CLUE with

THOMAS NETTER ALLISON MASULIS TAYLOR TVETEN LAYNE ROATE Scenic Design

LEE SAVAGE

Costume Design

Lighting Design

JEN CAPRIO

Composer and Music Supervision

Associate Director

Casting

WHITLEY THEATRICAL PETER DUNN

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Company Manager

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Social Media

BOND THEATRICAL Production Manager

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ROBERT WESTLEY

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PORT CITY TECHNICAL HUNTER STORIE

Hair, Wig & Makeup Design

JEFF HUMAN Fight Direction

MICHAEL HOLLAND

SAKI KAWAMURA

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SARAH MACKENZIE BARON ADAM BRETT CAMILLE CAPERS NATE CURLOTT JOSEPH DALFONSO TJ LAMANDO MADELINE RAUBE AT SANDERS ZOIE TANNOUS KEBRON WOODFIN KYLE YAMPIRO

MARATHON DIGITAL General Manager

WORK LIGHT PRODUCTIONS MATT KUNKEL Directed by

Originally produced at Bucks County Playhouse, New Hope, Pennsylvania, Alexander Fraser, Robyn Goodman, Stephen Kocis, Josh Fiedler, Producers. Clue: A New Comedy developed by Cleveland Play House, Laura Kepley, Artistic Director & Kevin Moore, Managing Director

CAST

of characters

(in alphabetical order) Mrs. White........................................................................................................ SARAH MACKENZIE BARON Wadsworth...................................................................................................................................... ADAM BRETT Miss Scarlet.............................................................................................................................CAMILLE CAPERS Colonel Mustard....................................................................................................................... NATE CURLOTT Mr. Boddy (and others).................................................................................................... JOSEPH DALFONSO Mr. Green........................................................................................................................................ TJ LAMANDO Mrs. Peacock......................................................................................................................... MADELINE RAUBE The Cook (and others)................................................................................................................... AT SANDERS Yvette............................................................................................................................................ ZOIE TANNOUS The Cop (and others).......................................................................................................KEBRON WOODFIN Professor Plum............................................................................................................................KYLE YAMPIRO

UNDERSTUDIES Understudies never substitute for listed performers unless a specific announcement is made at the time of the appearance. For Colonel Mustard—JOSEPH DALFONSO, KEBRON WOODFIN; For Wadsworth, Mr. Green, Professor Plum, Mr. Boddy (and others), The Cop (and others)—THOMAS NETTER, LAYNE ROATE; For Mrs. Peacock, Mrs. White, Yvette, Miss Scarlet, The Cook (and others)—ALLISON MASULIS, TAYLOR TVETEN.

DANCE & FIGHT CAPTAIN TAYLOR TVETEN

TIME 1954

PLACE Boddy Manor, a mansion of epic proportions and terrifying secrets, in New England.

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company

CAST

Adam Brett

Camille Capers

Nate Curlott

Joseph Dalfonso

TJ Lamando

Madeline Raube

AT Sanders

Zoie Tannous

Thomas Netter

Kebron Woodfin

Allison Masulis

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Sarah Mackenzie Baron

Kyle Yampiro

Taylor Tveten

Layne Roate

WHO’S WHO SARAH MACKENZIE BARON she/her (Mrs. White). Following in the steps of her idol Madeline Kahn, Sarah is beyond honored to be a part of Clue! Credits: Alice Beineke (The Addams Family National Tour), Ethel (Footloose), Witch (Into The Woods), originating Michael Scott in The Office!: A Musical Parody Off-Broadway. Love to Ben, Coraline, Mom & Dad, ATB, and the entire cast & crew! @saronbaroness ADAM BRETT (Wadsworth). National Tour debut! Recent stage credits: Anything Goes (Timberlake Playhouse), The Music Man (Argyle Theater), Cabaret (Stage of Life). His own adaptation of Treasure Island premiered off-Broadway at The Center at West Park (Dartboard). BFA: Carnegie Mellon. Thank you to Casey, Penny, Jordan, JC, and Micah and Benton! Love to Mom & Dad! IG: adam_brett_ CAMILLE CAPERS (Miss Scarlet) is thrilled to be making her National Tour debut with Clue! She would not be here without the love of her family. Select Regional: Elizabeth (Richard III), Belle u/s (Beauty and the Beast), Celie (The Color Purple), Esmeralda u/s (The Hunchback of Notre Dame). Commercial: Chromebook, McDonald’s, Nielsen Auto. NYC: NYC Play Fest., The Triad, 54 Below. NATE CURLOTT he/him (Colonel Mustard) is so very excited to be performing for you today! Regional Credits include The Music Of Denali (Denali, AK); The Bull, The Moon, and The Coronet of Stars (Bloomington Playwrights Project); and Louisville Championship Arm Wrestling (Louisville, KY). Big love to his family, friends, and fiancé for the encouragement! JOSEPH DALFONSO he/him (Mr. Boddy and others, u/s Colonel Mustard) is thrilled to be making his National Tour debut! Regional Credits: The Glass Menagerie (Sierra Repertory Theatre, New Stage Theatre), The Play That Goes Wrong (SRT). Off-Broadway: The Fre (The Flea). Film: In Transit. BFA Stonehill College. Endless gratitude to his family for their love and support. For Bruce. @josephdalfonso19

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TJ LAMANDO (Mr. Green). Tours: An American in Paris (Adam), South Pacific (Professor), In The Mood (Man 2). Regional credits include: Avenue Q (Princeton/Rod), The Producers (Leo Bloom), Dracula (Quincy), Merrily We Roll Along (Charley Kringas), Peter and the Starcatcher (Prentiss). Big thanks to Whitley Theatrical, Work Light, Casey, and my friends and family. MADELINE RAUBE she/her (Mrs. Peacock). B.M. Oberlin Conservatory, M.M. NYU. Tours: Countess Lily (Anastasia, 500 shows). Regional: Kate (Kiss Me, Kate), Lily (Secret Garden), Charlotte (Little Night Music), Christine (Phantom of the Opera), Lilly (Annie), Lulu (Footloose, Engeman), Tuacahn ‘24 season. Recording: “Heathers Deluxe.” Love & thanks to Mom, Dad, and my sisters. ATB Talent. IG: @mdrsinger AT SANDERS she/her (The Cook and others) is a 22 year-old born and raised in Columbus, OH. AT graduated from Kent State University in 2025 with a BFA in Musical Theatre. She has worked with other theatres in the NE Ohio area and is excited to be making her touring debut with Clue. @abigaill.sanders ZOIE TANNOUS (Yvette) is thrilled to join her first National Tour! She dedicates every performance to Mom, Dad, and brother Zac, who sparked her love of comedy (flames…flames on the side of her face!). Credits: Nickel Mines, Heathers, Hands on a Hardbody. BFA: UC Irvine. Thanks to PMA, casting, creative team, mentors, friends, family. Now…who took the candlestick? IG: @zoietannous KEBRON WOODFIN (The Cop and others, u/s Colonel Mustard) is a multitalented American actor and vocalist born and raised in the richly cultured city of New Orleans, Louisiana. He is also a self-taught pianist and composer. Notable credits include Film & TV: “NCIS: New Orleans,” “The Stand,” and Keanu. Theatre: Jelly’s Last Jam, Once On This Island, and Tennessee Williams’ Not About Nightingales. @datboikeeb

KYLE YAMPIRO he/him (Professor Plum). National Tour debut! Recent credits include Wilbur Turnblad in Royal Caribbean’s Hairspray, The Baker in Into the Woods, and The REV. Voice teacher, a cappella clinician, and choral singer with credits including New York Philharmonic, New York Pops, Andrea Bocelli at MSG, and Josh Groban. DMA: James Madison, BM: Delaware. @kyleyampiro THOMAS NETTER he/him (u/s Wadsworth, Mr. Green, Professor Plum, Mr. Boddy and others, The Cop and others). Off B’way: Holy Rollers. Nat’l Tour: A Charlie Brown Christmas. Other favorite credits include: Fiddler on the Roof (Motel), Bye Bye Birdie (Albert), A Gentleman’s Guide… (D’Ysquith Family), Matilda (Trunchbull). Love to all “my people.” Spoiler Alert! - “It was Thomas, on the tour, with immense gratitude.” More at nothingbutnetter.com

TAYLOR TVETEN she/her (Dance and Fight Captain; u/s Mrs. Peacock, Mrs. White, Yvette, Miss Scarlet, The Cook and others). Int’l Tour: Sound of Music (Elsa Schraeder). Regional: Once Upon A Mattress (Winnifred, OAT); Sound of Music (MUNY, The Lex); Heartbreak Hotel (Priscilla Presley, Lyceum); Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde (Elizabeth, Jobsite); Into the Woods (Cinderella); Hair (Jeanie); Jersey Boys (Francine, Sierra Rep); Sweeney Todd, Clue (Utah Shakes); Pride & Prejudice (Rep STL). @TaylorTvetenOfficial TaylorTveten.com LAYNE ROATE (u/s Wadsworth, Mr. Green, Professor Plum, Mr. Boddy and others, The Cop and others). National Tour: School of Rock. Regional: RENT (Weathervane Playhouse), Annie (Kauffman Center), American Idiot (Victoria Theatre), Titanic (Music Theater Heritage), School of Rock (Starlight), Freaky Friday (New Theatre), Baskerville (Great American Melodrama). Much gratitude to God, Whitley Theatrical, and the Clue Team. Love to family and wife, Morgan.

SANDY RUSTIN (Playwright) is one of the “most produced playwrights” in America (American Theatre Magazine). She made her Broadway debut with her comedy, The Cottage. Her newest play, The Suffragette’s Murder is a winner of the Edgerton Foundation New Play Award and Denver Center Theatre Company’s Women’s Voices Fund. Her musical adaptation of the film Mystic Pizza was most recently seen at The Paper Mill Playhouse (cast album available everywhere) and her new original musical Always Something There premiered in Chicago last summer. Sandy’s adaptation of Dear World for NY City Center was a NY Times Critic’s Pick and her play with music, Houston, is in development with Grammy winner, Edie Brickell. She has written for Disney, STX Entertainment, Primary Wave Music, and Mattel. Other works: Loch Ness, Rated P … For Parenthood, Elijah, Struck, and more. A Northwestern University graduate, Sandy serves on the board of Project Write Now and the advisory board of The Bridge. Love to Evan, Isaac & Charlie. www.sandyrustin.com HUNTER FOSTER (Additional Materials). Originally adapted, developed and co-wrote Clue, and directed its world premier at the Bucks County Playhouse. He has directed Clue for the Utah Shakespeare Festival and the Cape Playhouse. He directed the off-Broadway musical

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ALLISON MASULIS she/her (u/s Mrs. Peacock, Mrs. White, Yvette, Miss Scarlet, The Cook and others) is on the road for the first time in the Clue National Tour. Her recent credits include Beautiful! The Carole King Musical, Working and Men on Boats. She’s been studying at The Second City and Upright Citizens Brigade. She thanks the Neighborhood Playhouse. To her parents, thank you! Their love and support have been no mystery!

JONATHAN LYNN (Based On The Screenplay). Films directed: Clue, Nuns on the Run (wrote both), My Cousin Vinny, Greedy, Trial And Error, The Whole Nine Yards, The Fighting Temptations. TV writing includes “Yes Minister” and “Yes, Prime Minister.” Bestselling books: The Complete Yes, Minister and The Complete Yes, Prime Minister, translated into numerous languages. He wrote the novels Mayday (1991) and Samaritans (2017) and a memoir about comedy, Comedy Rules (2011). London: wrote/directed two plays: Yes Prime Minister and The Patriotic Traitor. His new play I’m Sorry Prime Minister opens in London’s West End in February 2026. Awards: BAFTA, Writers Guild (twice), Broadcasting Press Guild (twice), NAACP Image Award, Environmental Media Award, Ace Award, and a Special Award from the UK Campaign For Freedom of Information. Lynn received an MA in Law from Cambridge University and lives near New York City, writing new plays, describing himself as a recovering lawyer. jonathanlynn.com

The Other Josh Cohen and was named Director of the Year by the Wall Street Journal. Most recently he directed the new musical and world premier of When Elvis Met the Beatles at the Ogunquit Playhouse. Other recent credits include: Driving Miss Daisy (Aspen); A Litte Night Music with Kathleen Turner, Little Shop Of Horrors (Ogunquit); A Christmas Story (Goodspeed); The Play That Goes Wrong (Clarence Brown), South Pacific (Engemen); Noises Off, Company, The Bridges Of Madison County, Guys & Dolls (Bucks County), The Drowsy Chaperone, A Connecticut Christmas Carol (Goodspeed), Cabaret, My Fair Lady, Once, The Foreigner (Cape Playhouse), Jersey Boys, Our Town (Aspen). ERIC PRICE (Additional Materials). Lyrics and Book: The Violet Hour, Radioactive, Presto Change-o, Around the World, Hello Out There, The Sixth Borough, and a musical adaptation of Jane Austen’s Emma. The Studio Recording of The Violet Hour with a cast of Broadway stars was named The Best Cast Recording of 2022 by the Broadway Radio Show and inspired a documentary film Moment to Moment which tells the story of its creation. With collaborator Will Reynolds, Eric won the Fred Ebb Award for Musical Theatre Writing. He’s a member of the Lincoln Center Theatre Directors Lab, a Dramatists Guild Fellow, and earned an MFA in Musical Theatre from NYU. In addition to his career as a writer, Eric was the assistant to 21-time Tony Award®-winner Hal Prince and worked with him for many years on the development of new plays and musicals. www.theviolethourmusical.com CASEY HUSHION (Director). Broadway: Associate Director of Mean Girls, Aladdin, The Prom, In The Heights, Elf, The Drowsy Chaperone,

To Be Or Not to Be and Good Vibrations. New York credits include Call Me Madam (Encores), Fat Camp and Nerds (almost). Before launching the national tour of Clue, Casey directed the premiere at Cleveland Playhouse, as well as productions at la Mirada Theatre and Paper Mill Playhouse. Also at Paper Mill, she has directed Murder On The Orient Express, A Jolly Holiday, Beehive and Beautiful. Most recently, Casey helmed the National Tour of The Cher Show and the new musical Mystic Pizza. Casey served as Artistic Director of North Carolina Theatre for ten years. For television, Casey has choreographed episodes of “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.” Love to Marc and her three kids, Lincoln, Violet and Jane. www.caseyhushion.com LEE SAVAGE (Set Design). Broadway: The Lightning Thief. NYC: Women’s Project, Second Stage Uptown, Keen Company, Acting Company, Mabou Mines, Labyrinth, Primary Stages, LCT3, Roundabout Underground, Page 73, Atlantic, NAATCO, and others. REGIONAL: ACT, Asolo Rep, Baltimore Centerstage, Chautauqua, Cleveland Play House, Dallas Theater Center, Glimmerglass, Goodman, and others. AWARDS: Helen Hayes, NAACP and Connecticut Critics Circle. Affiliations: Wingspace and USA829. MFA (Yale School of Drama), BFA (RISD), Head of Scenic Design at Rutgers, Mason Gross School of the Arts. JEN CAPRIO (Costume Design). Broadway: Heart of Rock and Roll, Spamalot, Falsettos, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. National/International: Falsettos, Joseph…, The Lion (West End/US Tour), …Spelling Bee (US Tours). TV: “The Pigeon Explains” (YouTube), “Tiny Time Travel” (PBS Kids), “Sesame Street” (seasons 47-54), “The Not-Too-Late Show with

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Elmo” (Seasons 1-2), “Manhunt” (Apple TV+). Four Emmy nominations, 2020 Daytime Emmy Winner for “Sesame Street”. www.jencaprio.com @jencapriocostumedesign RYAN O’GARA (Lighting Design). Broadway: The Wiz, Thoughts of a Colored Man. National Tour (select): The Wiz, Mystic Pizza, On Your Feet, MDQ – Christmas, Juke Box Hero, Blippi, Vocalosity, The Little Prince and A Night with Janis Joplin. Select: Cirque, Norwegian Cruise Line, Tokyo DisneySea, NY City Opera, Paper Mill, Walnut Street, Drury Lane, TUTS, New Victory Theatre, Capital Repertory and Bristol Riverside Theatre (2016 Barrymore). ALD for 29 Broadway productions. Graduated from UNCSA. www.ryanogara.com

J. JARED JANAS (Hair, Wig, & Make Up Design). Select Broadway: Dead Outlaw; John Proctor Is the Villain; Buena Vista Social Club; Prayer for the French Republic; Purlie Victorious; Good Night, Oscar; Sweeney Todd…; Ohio State Murders; & Juliet; Kimberly Akimbo; Frankie and Johnny…; Gettin’ the Band Back Together; Indecent; Sunset Boulevard; The Visit; The Real Thing; Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill; Motown; Peter and the Starcatcher; The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess. Recent Off-Broadway: Masquerade. MICHAEL HOLLAND (Original Music and Music Supervision). Orchestrations/vocal arrangements: Godspell (Broadway revival); You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Cincinnati Playhouse); Emma: A Pop Musical (Broadway Licensing); Farah Alvin: On Vinyl (2023 recording). Music and lyrics: Twelve Angry Men: A New Musical (2021 World Premiere, Theater Latté Da, Minneapolis; Asolo Rep, Sarasota, Spring 2024). Incidental

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JEFF HUMAN (Sound Design) is the Director of Design for Kirkegaard Integrated Systems Design. He was the Associate Sound Designer for Something Rotten Second National Tour and Seoul productions. His regional sound design credits include Clue at the Cleveland Play House and The Aliens and Bad Dates at the Weston Playhouse.

Gratitude to Steve and Nancy Gabriel and Rhys Williams. Many thanks to Rossella and the kids for their love and support. www.kirkegaard.com

music: Dallas Theater Center, Alley, Old Globe, Playwrights Horizons, Bay Street, others. Upcoming: She’s Come Undone (music and lyrics), Theater Latté Da, 2026/27. ROBERT WESTLEY (Fight Director) has choreographed movement for Broadway, Off-Broadway, West End Productions and award-winning films developing unique and exciting performances of dance, clowning, aerial acrobatics, puppetry and martial art. Broadway: I Need That, Bernhardt/ Hamlet, A Bronx Tale: The Musical, Hand to God. Off-Broadway: Teenage Dick (Public Theater), Important Hats of the Twentieth Century (MTC), The Thanksgiving Play (Playwrights Horizons). West End: Mad House. Pre-Broadway Musicals: The Sting, The Honeymooners. SAKI KAWAMURA (Associate Director) is thrilled to be back at Boddy Manor for the third time! Associate/Assistant: Pirates! The Penzance Musical (Broadway), The Counter (Off-Broadway), The Cher Show (National Tour), Mystic Pizza (Paper Mill Playhouse/Riverside Theatre/Ogunquit Playhouse), and many more with Casey Hushion. She was named as the Directing Fellow at Roundabout Theatre Company last year. MFA Directing at Pace University. www.sakikawamura.com WHITLEY THEATRICAL (Casting). Benton Whitley CSA & Peter Dunn. Current Broadway/ NY: Hadestown (Artios Award) & Moulin Rouge! (star casting). Previous B’way/NY: Life & Trust, Three Houses, How to Dance in Ohio, Life of Pi, Chicago, Paradise Square, Rock of Ages, Lightning Thief, Great Comet of 1812, Elf, On the Town, Pippin, La Cage, Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Tours: Hadestown, Ain’t Too Proud, Hairspray, Waitress, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Finding Neverland. Regional: countless. Follow: @ whitleytheatrical & whitleytheatrical.com BOND THEATRICAL (Tour Booking, Marketing & Publicity) is an independently-owned theatrical booking, marketing and publicity company representing award-winning Broadway shows and live entertainment properties. BOND connects artists and audiences by forming strategic, authentic and profitable partnerships between producers and presenters across North America. For a complete list of current projects, please visit BondTheatrical.com.

PORT CITY TECHNICAL (Production Management) is a production management company based in Charleston, S.C. Also referred to as “Work Light South,” PCT was initially started in 1993 as Technical Theater Solutions by Rhys Williams. TTS worked with WLP on many shows, including American Idiot, Nice Work If You Can Get It, In the Heights and Avenue Q. Since the conception of PCT, tours with WLP have included Rent, An Officer And A Gentleman, Vocalosity, Motown, R&H’s Cinderella, Something Rotten!, Bandstand, White Christmas, Jesus Christ Superstar, Company and the pre-Broadway and national tours of Ain’t Too Proud: The Temptations Musical. Current productions include Clue, MAMMA MIA! Broadway, Mrs. Doubtfire, and Stereophonic. HARRISON SOLENDAY (Production Stage Manager) is thrilled to be joining Clue on tour. Originally from Pittsburgh, PA. His past credits include Tour: Ain’t Too Proud, Cirque Dreams; Regional (Pittsburgh CLO): Mamma Mia!, Titanic, Brigadoon, Beauty and The Beast. He wishes to thank his family and friends for their endless love and support! BAILEY SHEA (Assistant Stage Manager) is thrilled to join this murder mystery come to life! National Tour/Regional: The Cher Show (National Tour), Asolo Repertory Theatre, Ogunquit Playhouse, Gulfshore Playhouse, Cortland Repertory Theatre, Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, and Theatre Aspen. She sends her love to her family, friends, and to all the dogs in the world. LAURENCE CHRISTOPHER (Company Manager). National Tour: Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon. Regional: Williamstown Theatre Festival. (Production Operations Manager/Assistant Production Manager) Broadway: Mamma Mia! National Tours: Ain’t Too Proud, Clue, Mamma Mia!, Mrs. Doubtfire, Stereophonic. Education: Temple University. For my family, friends, teachers, & former students. To every educator across the country — YOU make a difference! WORK LIGHT PRODUCTIONS (Producer & General Management). Formed in 2005 for the purpose of developing new work for young audiences, WLP is a full service producing, investment, general management, and technical supervision company with offices in Summit, NJ and

Charleston, SC. WLP regularly employs over 200 actors, musicians, managers, and technical crews on productions throughout North America and internationally. Current and past productions include: the Olivier Award winning production of Jesus Christ Superstar (North America, UK Tour, Australia, Asia Tour), Ain’t Too Proud (Broadway, North America, West End), Clue (North America), Cluedo (UK), Mamma Mia! (Broadway, 25th Anniversary Tour), The Who’s Tommy (Broadway), and the North American tours of Mrs. Doubtfire, Company, RENT 25th Anniversary Tour, An Officer and a Gentleman, Motown, Something Rotten!, Bandstand, R&H’s Cinderella, White Christmas, American Idiot, In The Heights and Avenue Q. Produced Julie Andrews, The Gift of Music at The Hollywood Bowl and London’s O2 Arena. WLP is led by founding partners Stephen Gabriel and Nancy Gabriel. worklightproductions.com

BUCKS COUNTY PLAYHOUSE (Originally Produced) has re-emerged as a driving force in regional theatre for original productions of classic plays and musicals and developing new work since its multi-million-dollar restoration in 2012. The Wall Street Journal hailed the Playhouse as “one of the top regional theaters on the East Coast,” citing four recent productions in its year’s-end “best of” list. It has produced six world premieres, including Candace Bushnell’s Is There Still Sex in the City, Rock and Roll Man and Other World.

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LME PRODUCTIONS (Producer) is a production affiliate of theatrical development and IP management company Lively McCabe Entertainment. The company is best known for

its collection of theatrical properties including: Clue (based on the 1985 Paramount film and Hasbro game) and it’s UK sibling Cluedo, the musical adaptation of Mystic Pizza (based on the MGM film starring Julia Roberts), and its Hits Musicals collection at MTI which includes country music musical May We All, 80s jukebox Always Something There..., holiday favorite The Santa Switch, and upcoming musical adaptations of the iconic films Girls Just Want To Have Fun and Can’t Hardly Wait. For more info please visit www.livelymccabe.com.

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CLEVELAND PLAY HOUSE (Developing House). Founded in 1915 and recipient of the 2015 Regional Theatre Tony Award, Cleveland Play House is America’s first professional regional theatre. Throughout its rich history, CPH has remained dedicated to its mission to inspire, stimulate and entertain diverse audiences in Northeast Ohio by producing plays and theatre education programs of the highest professional standards. CPH has produced more than 100 world and/or American premieres, and over its long history more than 12 million people have attended over 1,600 productions. PARAMOUNT PICTURES (Based on the Paramount Pictures Motion Picture) a division of Paramount Global, has for more than 110 years produced and distributed some of the world’s most iconic films. Paramount Global’s Broadway and West End titles include Mean Girls, nominated for 12 Tony Awards and now on its second national tour; The SpongeBob Musical, nominated for 12 Tony Awards; Sunset Boulevard, returning to Broadway in 2024; School of Rock; Ghost;

Almost Famous; The Kite Runner; and Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. Stage projects in development include Clueless the Musical. HASBRO (Based on the Hasbro board game CLUE) is a leading games, IP and toy company whose mission is to create joy and community through the magic of play. With over 164 years of expertise, Hasbro delivers groundbreaking play experiences and reaches over 500 million kids, families and fans around the world, through physical and digital games, video games, toys, licensed consumer products, location-based entertainment, film, TV and more. Through its franchise-first approach, Hasbro unlocks value from both new and legacy IP, including MAGIC: The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons, Monopoly, Hasbro Games, Nerf, Transformers, Play-doh And Peppa Pig, as well as premier partner brands. Powered by its portfolio of thousands of iconic marks and a diversified network of partners and subsidiary studios, Hasbro brings fans together wherever they are, from tabletop to screen. © 2026 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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STAFF GENERAL MANAGEMENT WORK LIGHT PRODUCTIONS Stephen Gabriel Nancy Gabriel Anièle Fortin-Perkell, Chief Operating Officer & Executive Producer Matt Kunkel, VP of Creative Development & General Manager Sanjida Chowdhury, Associate General Manager Jordyn David Mackenzie Foster Kimberly Helms Courtney King Marian Osadebe Casi Pruitt Mitchell Skolnick PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT PORT CITY TECHNICAL Rhys Williams, Vice President of Production Hunter Storie, Director of Production Diamond Fulwood, Assistant Production Manager Blake Berggren Ryan George Rossella Human Tom Klonowski

BOOKING & OPERATIONS Mary K. Witte Madison St. Amour Laura Morgan Jesse Daniels Katelyn Wenkoff Jordan Ivezaj France Jones MARKETING & PUBLICITY Steph Kelleher Morgan Sperry Melissa Cohen Alexandra De La Cerda Caroline Frawley Tony Joy Harrison Mootoo Scotland Newton Elisabeth Reyes Anne Simendinger Linda Stewart CASTING WHITLEY THEATRICAL Benton Whitley, CSA Peter Dunn, CSA LEGAL COUNSEL Lazarus & Harris LLP Scott Lazarus, Esq. Robert C. Harris, Esq. Emily Lawson, Esq. Carter Anne McGowan, Esq. Diane Viale Patrick Wilcox MUSIC CLEARANCE AND SUPERVISION Janet Billig Rich and Lisa Moberly for Loudspeaker Music Group

Company Manager........................................... Laurence Christopher Assistant Company Manager.........................................Zaryah Forde Production Stage Manager.....................................Harrison Solenday Assistant Stage Manager.................................................Bailey Shea Associate Costume Designer..........................Brynne Oster-Bainnson Costume Assistant........................................................ Emily Keebler Assistant Lighting Designer.................................. Michael Crevoisier Lighting Programmer.............................Jonah Camiel, Taylor Jensen Associate Hair, Wig and Makeup Designer........................... Lily Volle Production Carpenter.................................................. Tom Klonowski Production Electrician.................................................. Robert Virzera Sub Production Electrician.........................................Jeremy Granger Production Audio........................................................... Jessica Glynn Production Wardrobe............................Rossella Human, Jaron Myers Head Carpenter........................................................... Shawn Watson Assistant Carpenter/Flyman........................................... Lauryn Daley Assistant Carpenter..........................................................Mary Brown Head Electrician...........................................................Andrew Davila Assistant Electrician.................................................... Madelyn Reed Head Audio........................................................................... Joey Neill Head Props..................................................................John Mark Zink Head Wardrobe ...............................................................Jessie Clites Head Hair & Makeup..................................................Justen Brosnan Swing Tech.......................................................................Ryan Shadis Production Assistant.......................................................Jules Garber Accounting.............................................. Withum Smith + Brown, PC Controller......................................Galbraith & Co./Jessica Pressman Social Media.........................................Marathon Digital/Mike Karns, Melanie Pateiro, Ava Coploff, Evan Kiel HR Consultant.............................................K+K Reset, Kiah Jones & Karen Robinson Banking................................................FLAGSTAR/Margaret Monigan Insurance.......................................The Arts Insurance Program, LLC/ Bob Middleton, Meghan Coleman, Toni Preto Travel/Housing.................................................................. Road Rebel Payroll Services.......................................................................Stratus Physical Therapy.................................................Neurosport NYC, LLC Production Photographer.............Evan Zimmerman for Murphymade Video..................................................................................HMS Media Merchandise............................................................. The Araca Group

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CREDITS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Costumes built and provided by Siam Costumes, Christopher Schramm, Giliberto Designs, Arel Studio, Bethany Joy Costumes. Audio Equipment provided by PRG. Lighting and Rigging Equipment provided by Christie Lites. Workboxes provided by Port City Equipment Rental. Scenery built and painted by TTS Studios. Original Props from Cleveland Play House. New Prop builds & modifications from BrenBri Props. Wigs built by Backstage Artistry. Rehearsed at Pearl Studios

“Clue (Alternate I)” (a/k/a “Clue Main Title”) Written by John Morris Used by permission of Sony/ATV Harmony (ASCAP). All Rights Reserved. “Shake, Rattle and Roll” Written by Charles E. Calhoun Used by permission of Mijac Music (BMI), courtesy of Sony/ATV Music Publishing, and Unichappell Music Inc. (BMI) All Rights Reserved. “Sh-Boom (Life Could Be a Dream)” Written by James Keyes, Claude Feaster, Carl Feaster, Floyd McRae and James Edwards. Used by permission of Unichappell Music Inc. (BMI) All Rights Reserved.

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Playhouse Square Education Department

A Change in History?

Since its inception in 1998, the Playhouse Square Education Department has remained committed to including the widest possible audience through streaming initiatives, sensory-friendly performances and its social justice series. The department is unique in the performing arts industry for the variety of programs it offers, the partnerships it initiates and the access it provides students, educators and aspiring artists to performing arts professionals. The Education Department oversees The Dazzle Awards presented by Pat and John Chapman, Disney Musicals in Schools presented by Dee and Jimmy Haslam, as well as school matinee performances, Children’s Theater Series and Family Theater Day. For more than 25 years, the Education Department has offered thousands of events, workshops and classes — most with minimal or no fees thanks to the generosity of our donors — and its nationally recognized performances and arts education programming have impacted hundreds of thousands of people in Cleveland and around the world, as they have enriched individuals of all backgrounds, abilities and means.

One of many fascinating items to be found in the book Playhouse Square: An Entertaining History deals with the infamous John Wilkes Booth. Booth performed locally at the old Academy of Music, which was one of the first drama schools in the country and was located at 1371 W. 6th Street. It was at that Cleveland Academy where he would play his last role prior to performing at Washington D.C.’s Ford Theatre where he would assassinate President Lincoln. (Might history have been changed if the Academy had held over Booth’s play for an extended run?)

The Playhouse Square Chandelier

History

The Playhouse Square Chandelier at the intersection of E. 14th and Euclid Ave. is the largest outdoor chandelier in North America with 4200 crystals. The Chandelier is generously presented by GE Lighting, a Savant company.

There Goes the Neighborhood! The 1870s ushered in the golden age for Euclid Avenue — known as Millionaire’s Row — as the street became a stretch of grand mansions, with grounds often extending as far as Lake Erie, and stately elm trees arching over the avenue. But by Cleveland’s Centennial in 1896, Euclid Avenue residents were likely muttering, Well, there goes the neighborhood! as the dirt street was paved with sandstone, and businessmen began to buy up and tear down the mansions and towering elms to make way for commercial ventures. Streetcar lines on the once totally residential stretch hastened the creation of a commercial district, forcing wealthy families to move even farther east on Euclid Avenue. In another 30 years, the district would see the birth of the five main theaters that would eventually become Playhouse Square.

The stage of the KeyBank State Theatre is so large that a typical high school gymnasium (complete with basketball court and bleachers) could easily fit on stage. As another point of comparison, three of the Mimi Ohio Theatre stages could fit onto the State’s stage.

The Mural Above the Fireplace Above the fireplace at the rear of the KeyBank State Theatre auditorium, an original mural hangs despite its near-tragic loss. Removed from the wall in the early 1970s prior to the scheduled demolition of the venue, the mural eventually turned up in the basement of a piano store and was repurchased by Playhouse Square for $200. The recovered mural was badly torn, having originally been painted on burlap then glued to the wall. The challenge of restoring the artwork fell to the Theater District’s Bonfoey Company. Artisans sanded the glue from the burlap and attached the cleaned mural to canvas via beeswax. The next step was to clean and restore the work where needed. A stretcher for the canvas had to be custom-made. To eliminate tears and wrinkles, the stretcher was designed to expand and contract with the theater’s climactic changes and held together with springs (no nails or screws). It took Bonfoey employees 18 months to restore the

painting at a cost of $8,500. Although the creator of this mural is unknown, it is suspected to be Italian artist Sampitrotti, who had painted three murals for the original Mimi Ohio Theatre lobby. (Those murals were later destroyed in the Ohio’s 1964 lobby fire.)

World’s Longest Lobby Explained In 1920 as the Loew’s chain anticipated building in the area that would come to be known as Playhouse Square, it was discovered there wasn’t sufficient room to build two theaters side by side in the available space. Since it was important that the proposed theater marquees be located on Euclid Avenue, an architectural plan was devised. Even though the KeyBank State Theatre would be completed and open 21 months before the Connor Palace, it was decided to build the KeyBank State behind the Connor Palace. This led to the construction of the KeyBank State’s 320-foot-long lobby, reported to be the longest theater lobby in the world. The Mimi Ohio Theatre would then be built on the other side of the KeyBank State, giving all three theaters the desired Euclid Avenue marquee frontage.

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Basketball on the KeyBank State stage?

What Would It Cost to Build Them Today? Even though the Connor Palace is not the largest of the Playhouse Square venues, it was the most costly to build ($3.5 million) by the time it premiered on

Nov. 6, 1922. The largest theater, the KeyBank State, (opened Feb. 5, 1921) was built at a cost of $2 million; the Mimi Ohio (Feb. 14, 1921) also cost $2 million, and the Allen’s costs totaled $1.9 million when it opened April 1, 1921. (Exact building costs for the Hanna Theatre — which opened March 28, 1921 — have yet to be uncovered.) In 1977, it was estimated that it would cost $75 million to recreate the Connor Palace.

A Phoenix from the Ashes

In 1964, the Mimi Ohio Theatre lobby and auditorium were destroyed by fire. When the fledgling Playhouse Square organization restored the spaces in 1982, funding and time constraints made it possible only for the auditorium to be fully restored. Thanks to a gift from the George Gund Foundation, the lobby was re-created in its original splendor in 2016. You can watch a documentary about the project, “Restoring the Legacy,” on Playhouse Square’s YouTube channel.

Re-Creating History We call the completed Mimi Ohio Theatre George Gund Foundation Lobby project a “re-creation” rather than a restoration. Why? There was nothing left to restore after a 1964 fire destroyed the space. To reproduce the lobby’s original 1921 splendor, architects, restoration specialists and Playhouse Square staff conducted exhaustive research of the original drawings by architect Thomas Lamb, photo archives and a few remaining bits of ornamental plaster detail to gain a thorough understanding of the space and inform the plans for re-creating the lobby.

Broadway to Buildings Where do the arts and real estate go hand-in-hand? At Playhouse Square, of course! As the theaters began to be restored in the early 1980s, it was thought that developers would step in to build and open businesses around them. When that didn’t happen, Playhouse Square began to steward development of the surrounding neighborhood. In

ect, which also included 6000 sheets of new metal leafing in the auditorium dome and the application of a historically accurate wall-covering design. While the theater was dark, its lighting fixtures and restrooms received major upgrades.

What’s in a Logo? The Playhouse Square logo we use today — a tilted burgundy square with a capital P in its center — was introduced in 2008 to capture the enduring spirit of entertainment and excitement. Each of the logo’s graphic elements has meaning: the exclamation point with a star in the “P” symbolizes excitement and innovation; the swirl in the “P” represents creativity and forward motion; the tilted square symbolizes Playhouse Square as a destination; and the burgundy color gives nod to the color scheme of our historic theaters.

Going Green

YPs Take the Lead Best known as the masterminds behind the annual Jump Back Ball benefit, Playhouse Square’s young professionals group – Partners – was formed in 1991. Since then, hundreds of young professionals engage with Playhouse Square each year to build leadership skills, raise funds and volunteer in support of our not-for-profit mission, enjoy shows together, network and have fun!

Keeping Up the KeyBank State Theatre First restored more than 30 years ago, the KeyBank State Theatre was repainted from the street to the proscenium in 2015. The new, cohesive color palette showcases the beauty and craftsmanship of the nearly 100-year-old theater. It took 25 painters 12,500 hours and 595 gallons of paint in 15 different colors to complete the proj-

Patterns in Plaster As you walk through the theaters, you may notice various patterns within the plaster decoration. Common are dentil, lamb tongue, rope and rosettes. Other patterns you may see have been associated with certain meanings since they were first used hundreds or even thousands of years ago, such as the acanthus leaf (immortality), egg and dart (life and death), and the palm leaf, first used in ancient Egypt as a reference to the Nile River. In the KeyBank State Theatre, if you look closely and carefully, you can find ox skulls, which were believed to offer protection from natural elements. And throughout the theaters, you will find griffins, mythical creatures thought of as guardians.

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1999, Playhouse Square became the first performing arts center with a real estate services division, which manages the more than 2.6 million square feet of property owned by the organization and another three million square feet outside the theater district. Other performing arts centers have since looked to our expertise as a model.

While red is the color most often associated with theaters, Playhouse Square is making efforts to go “green.” You will find receptacles for recycling paper, plastic and cans throughout the complex. Lighting fixtures are being switched to LED for increased energy efficiency. And the Playhouse Square administrative office is making strides towards going paperless.

The ”Blue Urn” On the mezzanine level of the Connor Palace lobby, you’ll find a cobalt blue urn sitting on a marble base. The urn, weighing 325 pounds, was made in Sevres, France before WWI. It is said that its twin resides in the Louvre Museum.

The Show That Saved Playhouse Square After seeing a performance of Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris at Cleveland State University, Ray Shepardson — the man who was the driving force behind the saving of Playhouse Square’s theaters — decided to stage the show in the KeyBank State Theatre lobby for three weeks. Clevelanders flocked to the performances and the show’s run extended to more than two years, proving that audiences would return to Playhouse Square and to downtown.

In Residence Playhouse Square is proud to be the home of eight resident companies: The City Club of Cleveland, Cleveland Ballet, Cleveland International Film Festival, Cleveland Play House, Cleveland State University Department of Theatre and Dance, DANCECleveland, Great Lakes Theater and Tri-C JazzFest.

You Can Find Us on YouTube There’s lots to see on the Playhouse Square YouTube channel: show content; interviews; videos about our education programs and what it’s like to be a RedCoat; documentaries about our history, the re-creation of the Mimi Ohio Gund Foundation Lobby, and our 2021 reopening ... and more!

A League of Our Own Playhouse Square is a member of The Broadway League, the national trade association for the Broadway industry. Formed in 1930, members include theater owners and operators, producers, presenters, general managers and suppliers throughout North America.

Marquees on Display

The Playhouse Square District is shining brighter than ever before with our magnificent marquees and outdoor digital signage. The marquees’ designs were inspired by each historic theater with the ceiling of each marquee capturing elements from the grand ceiling of its respective theater. The marquees are equipped with localized sound to welcome audiences with thematic soundtracks, as well as sustainable, energy-efficient LED lighting that can complement shows, holidays and other themes. Guests can catch the Marquee Moment presented by GE Lighting, a

Savant company, every night before entering and leaving their performances at the theaters.

Officially Historic In 1978, Playhouse Square was added to the National Register of Historic Places, the official list of U.S. historic sites worthy of preservation. Authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places is part of a program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate and protect America’s historic and archeological resources.

What Were They Watching? When Playhouse Square’s historic theaters first opened, popular forms of entertainment included vaudeville and silent films. A vaudeville show would feature a variety of acts including burlesque, comedy, and song and dance. Silent films were accompanied by live music, usually played on an organ, that would accentuate and punctuate the action on screen.

Roman Rotunda The design for the Allen Theatre’s rotunda was inspired by the Villa Madama near Rome. Commissioned by Cardinal de’ Medici, the Villa was created by Raphael and Giovanni da Udine. The direct influence of the Villa Madama can be found in the rotunda’s paintings and color palette, as well as the original floor plan for the theater and lobby.

Seating Styles to Suit The Hanna Theatre features seven different styles of seating, though none is ever more than 13 rows from the action. You can choose from traditional theater seating in the orchestra or balcony, club chairs, banquettes, bar stools, lounge seating and historic or balcony boxes.

A Curtain with History It is has long been common practice for touring shows and performers to leave their mark backstage: some sign walls, some sign posters to be hung by theater staff and crew, and some attach t-shirts or posters, create drawings or sign onto the theater curtain itself. From its opening in 1921 through the 1980s, hundreds of such t-shirts, drawings and signatures accumulated on the

The Power of Three The Power of Three: The Allen Theatre Project brought Cleveland Play House, Cleveland State University and Playhouse Square together as partners to reconfigure the Allen Theatre, build the Outcalt Theatre and The Helen, and create a new pedestrian walkway from the Playhouse Square parking garage to the theaters. This partnership would bring Cleveland Play House and Cleveland State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance to Playhouse Square as resident companies.

Building Cleveland The original builder of the Allen and Hanna Theatres — John Gill & Sons Co. — also built Judson Manor (known then as Wade Park Manor), the Federal Reserve Bank and the Terminal Tower.

Young STARS Shine At Playhouse Square You might see volunteer RedCoats from time to time who look like they’re not old enough to vote

— and they aren’t. These youths are part of the successful STARS (Students Take A Role at the Square) program, where older students volunteer to usher at Broadway Series shows, concerts and other special events at the theaters. While the STARS program can be interesting and fun for all students, it becomes a particularly invaluable opportunity to gain experience and behind-thescenes knowledge for those students who are planning future careers in the performing arts.

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Hanna Theatre curtain, now housed in the Special Collections Department of the Cleveland State University library.

The KeyBank State Theatre Murals The four murals on the walls of the KeyBank State Theatre lobby were painted by American Modernist James Daugherty (1890-1974), whose work hangs in the Museum of Modern Art, the Whitney Museum and the Smithsonian. One of the murals, The Spirit of Cinema, was featured on the cover of Life magazine on February 20, 1970. It was that national attention that became the convincing argument to save the venue from the wrecking ball. Destruction of the State would also have meant the loss of the original historic Daugherty murals, since they are painted directly on the walls. Today they are the only Daugherty works which remain at the original site where they were painted.

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Guest Assistance For questions or service that may provide a quality, entertaining experience, please see the House Manager on duty. A RedCoat usher can direct you to their office location.

Smoking Policy Smoking, including electronic smoking or “vaping,” is not permitted indoors at Playhouse Square.

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