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African-American Research Library and Cultural Center Celebrates 23 Years
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2025

The Friends of the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC) will celebrate the 23rd anniversary of this groundbreaking institution. Learn more here!

Photos: Kate Rockwell in HEATHERS Off-Broadway First Look
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2025

Kate Rockwell begins her run in Heathers The Musical as Westerberg High’s guidance counselor, Ms. Fleming. See photos of Rockwell in character here and learn more about the show!

Emily Lane, Vivian Panka, and More Will Lead MEAN GIRLS UK Tour; Full Dates Revealed
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2025

Initial casting and full tour dates have been revealed for the 2026/2027 UK and Ireland tour of the award-winning MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL. Learn more about the show here!

Kate Rockwell to Step in for Kerry Butler in HEATHERS Off-Broadway in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2025

Kate Rockwell will join Heathers the Musical as Westerberg High’s guidance counselor Ms. Fleming, stepping in for Kerry Butler. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

NEW HEAVEN NEW EARTH, Adaptation of Antony and Cleopatra, is Coming to The Drake
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 15, 2025

Shakespeare in Clark Park, with Upstream Performance Collaborative and Cannonball, will present new heaven new earth, a bold, revisionist Afrocentric adaptation of Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra by multidisciplinary artist Rayne.

MEAN GIRLS JR to be Presented at The Shawnee Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2025

The Shawnee Playhouse will present Mean Girls Jr., from July 25th through August 16th, 2025. Directed by Johanna Gelbs, with musical direction by Noelle Vallario, and choreography by Cordelia D'Orsi. Learn more!

FOX LEGO MASTERS Returning for Season Six with New Host Nick Cannon
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 16, 2025

FOX Entertainment has announced that Nick Cannon, host of hit singing competition series The Masked Singer, has been named the new host of the popular competition format LEGO Masters.

Jonalyn Saxer, Kennedy Holmes, and More Will Lead BRING IT ON at The Muny
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2025

Jonalyn Saxer, Kennedy Holmes, Bryce Williams, Taylor Sage Evans, Katy Geraghty, and more will star in the Muny premiere of Bring It On. Learn more about the show here!

MENINAS MALVADAS (Mean Girls: The Musical) Opens in São Paulo: A Fun-Filled Show About Friendship, Identity, and High School Drama
by Claudio Erlichman - May 1, 2025

Mean Girls is a fantastic musical based on the beloved movie written by Tina Fey. The story follows Cady Heron, a teenage girl who moves from Africa to a new high school in the United States. As she navigates the tricky social scene, she befriends Janis and Damian, who introduce her to the school's popular clique—the Plastics. Led by the charismatic Regina George, along with Gretchen Wieners and Karen Smith, this group is both glamorous and a little bit ruthless.

Interview: Tym Brown Plays the Principal Role in MEAN GIRLS
by R. Scott Reedy - Apr 25, 2025

And the Plastics of North Shore High School – the self-obsessed, their-way-or-the-highway trio of “mean girls” at the center of the eponymous hit 2004 feature-film comedy, the 2018 Broadway musical it inspired, and the 2024 feature film based on the musical  – have done just that, becoming an enduring part of pop culture.

Review: MEAN GIRLS at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts
by Jared Fessler - Apr 9, 2025

The iconic 2004 movie Mean Girls has been reimagined for the stage in this infectious musical, currently running at The Ordway. With a book by Tina Fey, music by Jeff Richmond, and lyrics by Nell Benjamin, Mean Girls on tour delivers high energy, sharp humor, and a soundtrack that will have you tapping your toes long after the curtain falls.

Sonic Sunsets: Live Jazz in the Heart of History at Christ Church Burial Ground
by Emmy Rice - Apr 6, 2025

Beginning this May, Christ Church Burial Ground will come alive with Sonic Sunsets, a new live jazz series offering Philadelphians a chance to experience bold, boundary-pushing music in one of the city’s most iconic and historic settings.

MEAN GIRLS Will Close in London Ahead of 2026 UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2025

The award-winning West End production of MEAN GIRLS will complete its run at the Savoy Theatre on Sunday 8 June at the end of the current booking period, ahead of a UK Tour in 2026.

MEAN GIRLS National Tour Comes To The Ordway In April
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 11, 2025

The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts will present the North American Tour of Mean Girls—the record-breaking new musical comedy adapted from the hit Paramount Pictures film—April 8-13, 2025.

Video: Watch New Footage From MEAN GIRLS in London
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2025

All new footage has been released from MEAN GIRLS in the West End! Check out the video here and learn more about Mean Girls and how to get tickets to this production.

Photos: Katie Yeomans Joins MEAN GIRLS North American Tour
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2025

New production photos have been released from the North American tour of MEAN GIRLS, featuring the tour's new Cady Heron, Katie Yeomans. Check out the photos here!

Review: MEAN GIRLS at Broadway Sacramento
by Courtney Symes - Feb 21, 2025

It’s so fetch! The national tour of Mean Girls has stopped at Broadway Sacramento, bringing with it a whirlwind of artsy teen angst and bright pink attitude. It is based on the 2004 hit film by the same name and premiered on Broadway in 2018. It was nominated for twelve Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Its book by Tina Fey, music by Jeff Richmond, and lyrics by Nell Benjamin instantly captured the hearts of teen girls across the country, solidifying its status in pop culture.

Interview: Joshua Morrisey of MEAN GIRLS at Theatre Under The Stars
by Armando Urdiales - Jan 31, 2025

Joshua Morrisey electrifies the stage as the irresistibly vibrant Damian Hubbard in the touring production of Mean Girls. His journey from belting out tunes in a high school gospel choir to landing a role in Footloose is a testament to his unyielding passion for performance.

Review: MEAN GIRLS at Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS)
by Jonathan Netek - Jan 30, 2025

OMG, Theatre Under the Stars just got a serious Plastics-level upgrade because MEAN GIRLS is BACK in Houston!

MEAN GIRLS National Tour is Coming to The Fabulous Fox in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2025

The North American tour of Mean Girls is coming to The Fabulous Fox. The tour features Katie Yeomans as Cady Heron, Maya Petropoulos as Regina George. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.