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Photos: MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL is Now on UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2026

Production photos have been released for the UK and Ireland tour of the award-winning MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL, which opened at Manchester Opera House on 23 February 2026 and is touring until January 2027. Check out the photos here!

MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL To Play Milton Keynes Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2026

The UK and Ireland tour of MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL will play the Milton Keynes Theatre from April 14–18. Produced by Lorne Michaels, Crossroads Live, and Sonia Friedman, the stage adaptation of the 2004 film will continue its 2026–2027 UK and Ireland tour with performances at the Milton Keynes venue.

Photos: MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL UK and Ireland Tour in Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2026

Rehearsal photos have been released for the UK and Ireland tour of the award-winning MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL, ahead of its first performance at Manchester Opera House on 23 February 2026. Check out the photos here!

Cast Set for MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL at San Francisco's Ray of Light Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2026

Ray of Light Theatre has revealed the cast for its upcoming San Francisco production of Mean Girls the Musical, the hit Broadway adaptation of the iconic Paramount Pictures film, featuring a book by Tina Fey.

Review: MEAN GIRLS with Stage 13 At Wildwood Park For The Arts in Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - Jan 26, 2026

It was so fetch getting to see MEAN GIRLS with Stage 13 at Wildwood Park for the Arts in Little Rock Thursday night, January 22, and thankfully I did, because snowmageddon has hit and canceled the remaining weekend. Lucky for you losers, they have moved the weekend shows to Wednesday, January 28, so if you already bought tickets, they were automatically moved for you, and you do not want to miss this show! 

Faye Tozer Joins Cast of MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL At Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 16, 2025

Faye Tozer has joined the cast of MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL for its UK tour stop at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre. The production will also feature Kiara Dario alongside a previously announced principal cast.

Faye Tozer Joins Cast of the UK and Ireland Tour of MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Dec 15, 2025

Further casting has been announced for the 2026/2027 UK and Ireland tour of MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL, opening at Manchester Opera House on 23 February 2026. Learn more here!

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.