Onward! Clue: The Musical opened this weekend, and it is so much fun! The hardest part of this show for me is keeping a straight face.
The musical is based on the board game, and ours specifically on the 1963 version. Our in-the-round set looks much like the 1963 board, with the playing surface (i.e. the board) painted on the floor, and the rooms painstakingly replicated on the walls (by artist Julie Lee) behind each room box on the floor. A wood table on wheels and a 60's style office chair are the only set pieces, and we have larger versions of the 1963 playing cards for audience members to choose.
It is one of Plaza's long-running 'jokes' to seize any opportunity to fit the locale of Godley, Texas, into a show where it wouldn't be anachronous or inappropriate. If it's a modern-day show, and there are any place-names mentioned, there's a good chance that one of those places will be Godley, Texas. Clue is no exception, and I'm ridiculously honored to be the one to deliver the line. I have to hold for more laughter there than anywhere else in the show.
Opening weekend comments:
"Great accent!"
"Lovely voice!"
"Beautiful hair!"
"You must have studied under Columbo!" (This one's my favorite!)
A large number of patrons who saw the show this weekend have already purchased tickets to see it again, which I think shows more than anything else how wonderful the production is.
Also this weekend: I was able to attend White Christmas rehearsals for the first time, and am giddy for that one, too. It's going to be a sweet holiday must-see. Lots of bright music with a big joyous ensemble and kick-booty talent in the lead roles.
Blessed indeed.
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