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STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
London Production, 1967
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1964
Performer

[Broadway]
Unknown, 1964
Performer

Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Director
 
[West End, 1988]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1981]
Director

Writing

Original Screenplay

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CLUE Comes to Madison's Overture Center in May
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2025

CLUE, the murder mystery comedy inspired by the Hasbro board game and adapted from the fan-favorite film, will come to Overture Center for the Arts in May.
Review: CLUE - Live On Stage!
by Lynn Beaver - Jan 16, 2025

Farce, with its fast-paced action, physical comedy, and absurdity, is my favorite type of theatre. The national tour of CLUE - Live On Stage! fits the definition perfectly, delivering buffoonery, slamming doors, and breathless pacing.
CLUE Live On Stage! Coming To The Kravis Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 13, 2025

CLUE, the hilarious murder mystery comedy inspired by the Hasbro board game and adapted from the fan-favorite film, comes to the Raymond F. Kravis Center from April 15 to 19, 2025 as an addition to the Kravis On Broadway line-up.
Tickets to CLUE in Chicago on Sale Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2024

Individual tickets for CLUE, the hilarious murder mystery comedy inspired by the Hasbro board game and adapted from the fan-favorite film, in Chicago are now on sale. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Kravis Center Announces: CLUE Coming In April
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2024

CLUE, the hilarious murder mystery comedy inspired by the Hasbro board game and adapted from the fan-favorite film, comes to the Raymond F. Kravis Center from April 15 to 19, 2025 as an addition to the Kravis On Broadway line-up.
Janie Dee Will Lead A ROLE TO DIE FOR at the Barn Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2024

Janie Dee will star in the Built By Barn world premiere of A Role To Die For, a brand-new play written by Jordan Waller and directed by Olivier Award winning Derek Bond.
CLUE Is Coming To The Fox Theatre This January
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2024

CLUE, the murder mystery comedy inspired by the Hasbro board game and film, will be at Atlanta's Fox Theatre from January 28 to February 2, 2025. Don't miss this theatrical event.
CLUE To Make Bass Hall Debut in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2024

CLUE, the stage adaptation of the classic board game, is set to debut at Bass Hall in March. Discover the mystery and intrigue as the iconic characters come to life on stage. Learn how to purchase tickets.
CLUE Comes To The Fisher Theatre This February
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2024

CLUE, the stage adaptation of the classic board game, will be performed at the Fisher Theatre in Detroit from February 4 to 9, 2025.
Photos: First look at Little Theatre Off Broadway’s CLUE
by Jerri Shafer - Nov 7, 2024

On a dark and stormy night, six strangers receive mysterious invitations to Boddy Manor. Each guest is given an alias. As they gather for dinner, they discover they’ve all fallen victim to the same blackmailer. The stakes are high: pay double the extortion money or kill the innocent butler. What follows is a madcap evening of murder, mystery, and laughs as they try to unravel the identity of the culprit among them.
Review: CLUE Turns Enemies List Paranoia into Pure Madcap Fun!
by Linda Hodges - Oct 30, 2024

Broadway San Jose has another laugh-out-loud hit on their hands with CLUE, the high-energy farce based on the classic board game and the 1985 movie of the same name. Though the movie became a cult classic, nothing compares to the raw energy of Sandy Rustin’s stage adaptation of Jonathan Lynn’s screenplay.
CLUE Kicks Off the 24-25 Broadway in Santa Barbara Series at the Granada Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2024

The American Theatre Guild will present CLUE, the hilarious murder mystery comedy inspired by the Hasbro board game and adapted from the fan-favorite film.
CLUE Comes to Texas Performing Arts in 2025
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2024

Texas Performing Arts Broadway in Austin will present CLUE, the hilarious murder mystery comedy inspired by the Hasbro board game and adapted from the fan-favorite film, at Bass Concert Hall from Jan. 14 to 19, 2025.
Photos: Cast of CLUE at Westwego Performing Arts Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2024

Tonight, Thursday, October 3 at 7:30 p.m., Jefferson Performing Arts (JPA) will open the murder-mystery farce Clue: Onstage. Check out new photos of the cast here!
Review: CLUE at The Kennedy Center
by Itai Yasur - Sep 21, 2024

CLUE: LIVE ON STAGE! at The Kennedy Center Opera House is a sharp and breezy murder-mystery farce right at home in DC says BWW's critic.
CLUE Comes To Popejoy Hall In November
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 20, 2024

Popejoy Hall announced the performance of CLUE, bringing the classic board game to life on stage. The show promises a thrilling experience for audiences with its intriguing plot and memorable characters.
Tickets On Sale Friday For CLUE At Omaha's Orpheum Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2024

CLUE, the hilarious murder mystery comedy inspired by the Hasbro board game and film, is coming to Omaha's Orpheum Theater. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: CLUE at John W. Engeman Theater At Northport
by Nicholas Pontolillo - Sep 17, 2024

What did our critic think of CLUE at John W. Engeman Theater At Northport?
Review: CLUE National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
by Jeffrey Kare - Sep 4, 2024

Based on Jonathan Lynn’s 1985 film adaptation of Hasbro’s popular board game of the same name, six guests have been invited to attend a mystery get-together at a large, somewhat secluded mansion. Upon arrival, each guest is provided an alias, situates in the house, and is given a deadly weapon.
Cast Set For ROOM 13 at the Barn Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2024

The Barn Theatre has  announced casting for the world premiere of Room 13, a brand-new play by Duncan Abel and Rachel Wagstaff, inspired by the ghost stories of M.R. James, set in the modern day.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jonathan Lynn been in?

Jonathan Lynn has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Jonathan Lynn been in?

Jonathan Lynn has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Jonathan Lynn's first West End show?

Jonathan Lynn's first West End show was Fiddler on the Roof which opened in 1967

How many shows has Jonathan Lynn written?

Jonathan Lynn has written 3 shows including Cambridge Circus (Playwright), Yes, Prime Minister (Playwright), Clue (Original Screenplay).

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