Clue stage adaptation coming in 2017

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The mystery of Clue has never been more alive: In addition to 20th Century Fox’s upcoming reboot of the 1985 movie, the game will also make its way to the stage, Hasbro and The Araca Group announced Tuesday.

The new production will be adapted from the 1985 film by the original writer and director Jonathan Lynn. The stage adaptation will premiere at Bucks County Playhouse in May 2017, followed by a U.S. tour. Plans are underway for a U.K. tour as well.

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Clue isn’t the only game headed to the theater: Hasbro and Broadway producing company The Araca Group previously announced they’ll be giving Monopoly the stage treatment with a new musical.

The board game has previously been adapted as a stage musical, which premiered Off Broadway in 1997.

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