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Mean Girls 2018

Run Time:
Two hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 12+
Opened: April 8, 2018
Closing: March 12, 2020

Mean Girls - 2018 Broadway History , Info & More


August Wilson Theatre (Broadway)
245 W. 52nd St. New York, NY 10019

From the mind of Tina Fey, MEAN GIRLS is a ferociously funny musical about the wild dangers of high school. From an award-winning creative team, including book-writer Fey, director Casey Nicholaw, composer Jeff Richmond, lyricist Nell Benjamin, experience the iconic humor in a new, unimaginable way.

Cady Heron may have grown up in African, but nothing prepared her for the vicious predators of her high school hallways. By taking on Regina George, the queen bee of the terrifying clique known as The Plastics, Cady learns that being popular is not the same as being loved.

MEAN GIRLS gets to the hilarious heart of what it means to be a true friend, a worthy nemesis, and above all, a human being.


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Review: ‘Mean Girls’ Sets the Perils of Being Popular to Song
7 / 10

That this 'Mean Girls' takes place (still at an Illinois high school) 14 years later than the film has proved no obstacle to Ms. Fey. After all, social media only increases opportunities for social climbing and subversion. The disconnect that troubles this musical isn't a matter of adapting to changing times. Scott Pask's set, Gregg Barnes's costumes and Finn Ross and Adam Young's video designs render sociological exactitude with flat comic-strip brightness. No, the trouble lies in the less assured translation of Ms. Fey's sly take on adolescent social angst into crowd-pleasing song and dance. Mr. Richmond and Ms. Benjamin's many (many) musical numbers are passable by middle-of-the-road Broadway standards (though Ms. Benjamin's shoehorned rhymes do not bear close examination).

‘Mean Girls’ review: Tina Fey musical a Broadway crowd-pleaser
8 / 10

Direction by Casey Nicholaw ('Aladdin,' 'The Book of Mormon'), who's assembled an excellent cast, shines particularly bright. His staging packs style, invention and Red Bull-force energy that showcases the material to the max. Scenic design that makes smart use of video projections gives the show a seamless cinematic flow. Fey's book is faithful to the film and, naturally, preserves beloved lines - like 'fetch' and 'On Wednesday we wear pink.' But she's added fresh jokes and updates for the social media age as 16-year-old Cady (an appealing Erika Henningsen) goes from Africa (there's a sly nod to 'The Lion King') to a Chicago high school.

Tina Fey Shares MEAN GIRLS Movie Musical Update- 'We're Looking for a Director Right Now'
by Nicole Rosky - May 6, 2021


The Broadway musical Mean Girls which closed in 2020, is set to be adapted to a major motion picture from Paramount Pictures. Creator Tina Fey shared more details about the project.

BWW Flashback: Relive MEAN GIRLS' Totally Fetch Life on Broadway and Beyond
by Nicole Rosky - January 8, 2021


Another causality of the current pandemic.  The Broadway production of Mean Girls has just announced that it will not reopen as a result of the continued industry-wide shut down due the pandemic.

Breaking: MEAN GIRLS Has Played Its Final Broadway Performance
by Robert Diamond - January 7, 2021


Another causality of the current pandemic.  The Broadway production of Mean Girls has just announced that it will not reopen as a result of the continued industry-wide shut down due the pandemic.

Video: MEAN GIRLS Perform 'Someone Gets Hurt' at the Parade
by Robert Diamond - November 26, 2020


The cast of MEAN GIRLS performed 'Someone Gets Hurt,' (led by Renee Rapp)!

MEAN GIRLS Gives Fans A Chance to Earn A Spot in the Burn Book!
by A.A. Cristi - October 5, 2020


Tina Fey and Mean Girls on Broadway are offering fans the opportunity to earn their very own place in the Burn Book in the upcoming musical film adaptation!

VIDEO: Tina Fey and the Film Cast of MEAN GIRLS Reunite in Support of Voter Registration
by Stephi Wild - October 3, 2020


In honor of Mean Girls Day, Katie Couric virtually brought together Tina Fey and the cast of Mean Girls for the first time since the 2004 premiere in support of voter registration and voting plans, an effort created in partnership with HeadCount and #GoodToVote, reminiscing on their favorite memories and revealing new behind the scenes moments. 

VIDEO: Ellyn Marsh as Tina Fey, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Gerald Caesar and More Take on MEAN GIRLS in a Social Distance Parody
by Stephi Wild - August 19, 2020


Ellyn Marsh appears as the iconic comedian Tina Fey, as well as Hornberger portraying all three of the North Shore high 'plastics.'

Video Roundup: MEAN GIRLS Fans Create Parodies, Animatics, and More!
by Stephi Wild - August 10, 2020


Mean Girls has a great fanbase, from wearing pink on Wednesdays, to creating super fetch fan videos! Fans from all over have taken to YouTube to post parody songs, animatics, and more!

MEAN GIRLS Launches Summer Book Club with 'The Hate You Give'
by Nicole Rosky - July 2, 2020


Mean Girls has just announced the launch of its Summer Reading and Discussion series, which begins on July 7 (4pm EDT) on Mean Girls on Broadway page. The first book is The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

VIDEO: Grey Henson And the Cast of MEAN GIRLS Perform 'Stop'
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2020


Quarantine is so not fetch, To make matters a little easier for Mean Girls fans, the production gifted us some much needed Broadway! Check out the show's original Damien, Tony-nominee Grey Henson and the talented cast of Mean Girls on Broadway tapping into their worst impulses in the number, 'Stop'!

LISTEN: Hear 'Bossed Up' A Cut Song From MEAN GIRLS!
by A.A. Cristi - April 8, 2020


Get a first listen to Mean Girls' original Act Two opener, 'Bossed Up'

VIDEO: Erika Henningsen Sings 'Vienna' By Billy Joel
by Stephi Wild - March 29, 2020


Erika Henningsen took to Instagram to perform a song that 'always makes her feel better,' Vienna by Billy Joel.

Photo Coverage: Go Inside Sabrina Carpenter's First Night in MEAN GIRLS
by Katherine Lee - March 11, 2020


Singer, songwriter and actress Sabrina Carpenter is making her Broadway debut in the role of Cady Heron! She played her first performance yesterday, Tuesday, March 10th at the August Wilson Theatre.

BWW Exclusive: Four Original MEAN GIRLS Cast Members Say Goodbye to North Shore High
by Nicole Rosky - March 7, 2020


North Shore High School is getting ready to welcome a new class of students! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, four original company members of Mean Girls depart the production: Grey Henson (Damian), Kate Rockwell (Karen), and Barrett Wilbert Weed (Janis), who play their final performances tomorrow, March 8, and Erika Henningsen (Cady), who played her final performance on February 22. What made their experience in the hit musical totally fetch? BroadwayWorld checked in with all four as they were preparing for their final bows.

VIDEO: Sabrina Carpenter Talks Making Her Broadway Debut in MEAN GIRLS
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 3, 2020


Sabrina Carpenter was a guest on Live with Kelly and Ryan on Tuesday, March 8, ahead of making her Broadway debut in 'Mean Girls' in eight days.

Get To Know MEAN GIRLS' Newest Cast Members!
by Linnae Medeiros - February 12, 2020


This news is so fetch! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, North Shore High is getting a new batch of students in the coming weeks, with Sabrina Carpenter, Chad Burris, Olivia Kaufmann, and Laura Leigh Turner joining the show's Broadway company. To get ready to see them bring the cautionary tale to life at the August Wilson Theatre, we're getting to know the four new stars, with a look back at their careers and some of their memorable performances. Check it all out!

Meet MEAN GIRLS' New Cady Heron, Sabrina Carpenter!
by Linnae Medeiros - February 11, 2020


We see stars! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Sabrina Carpenter will make her Broadway debut in the role of 'Cady Heron' beginning Tuesday, March 10th at the August Wilson Theatre, replacing original cast member Erika Henningsen. She will play a limited 14-week engagement through Sunday, June 7th. To celebrate Sabrina heading to North Shore High, we're getting to know the star and looking back at some of her most memorable performances! Check it all out!

Sabrina Carpenter to Make Broadway Debut as Cady Heron in MEAN GIRLS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 11, 2020


The producers of Mean Girls announced today that singer, songwriter and actress Sabrina Carpenter will make her Broadway debut in the role of 'Cady Heron' beginning Tuesday, March 10th at the August Wilson Theatre (245 West 52nd Street). She will play a limited 14-week engagement through Sunday, June 7th. For information regarding Sabrina's specific performance schedule, please refer to www.MeanGirlsonBroadway.com.

Laura Leigh Turner Will Make Broadway Debut as Karen in MEAN GIRLS on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - February 10, 2020


Broadway's Means Girls has found a new Karen! BroadwayWorld has just earned that Laura Leigh Turner will make her Broadway debut in the role on March 10. Original cast member Kate Rockwell will play her final performance on March 8.

Olivia Kaufmann Will Be Taking Over as Janis in MEAN GIRLS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 6, 2020


Mean Girls on Broadway posted on Twitter today that Olivia Kaufmann will be taking over the role of Janis!

Chad Burris Will Join MEAN GIRLS on Broadway as Damian
by Nicole Rosky - February 5, 2020


BroadwayWorld has just learned that Chad Burris will step into the role of Damian Hubbard in Mean Girls on Broadway, beginning March 10. Burris, who currently stars as Olaf in Frozen, takes over for Tony nominee Grey Henson, who plays his final performance on March 8.

Original Cast Member Grey Henson To Depart MEAN GIRLS in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 31, 2020


Grey Henson who originated the role of Damian in Mean Girls on Broadway, has announced on via his Instagram that he will be leaving the show on March 8th. 

Mean Girls History

Other Productions of Mean Girls

2017   Washington, DC (Regional) National Theatre World Premiere
Washington, DC (Regional)
2018   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2021   US Tour First National Tour
US Tour
2023   US Tour North American Tour
US Tour
2024   West End
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Mean Girls - 2018 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2018 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Book of a Musical Tina Fey
2018 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical Tina Fey
2018 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design for a Musical Gregg Barnes
2018 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Grey Henson
2018 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Ashley Park
2018 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Kate Rockwell
2018 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Nell Benjamin
2018 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical Mean Girls
2018 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Projection Design Finn Ross
2018 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Wig and Hair Josh Marquette
2018 Drama Desk Awards The LaDuca Award for Outstanding Choreography Casey Nicholaw
2018 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Ashley Park
2018 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Taylor Louderman
2018 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actress in a Musical Taylor Louderman
2018 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actress in a Musical Erika Henningsen
2018 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical Tina Fey
2018 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Casey Nicholaw
2018 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Kerry Butler
2018 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Ashley Park
2018 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Broadway Musical Mean Girls
2018 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Projection Design Finn Ross
2018 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Tina Fey
2018 Tony Awards Best Choreography Casey Nicholaw
2018 Tony Awards Best Costume Design of a Musical Gregg Barnes
2018 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Casey Nicholaw
2018 Tony Awards Best Musical Mean Girls
2018 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations John Clancy
2018 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Nell Benjamin
2018 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Grey Henson
2018 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Ashley Park
2018 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Taylor Louderman
2018 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Musical Scott Pask
2018 Tony Awards Best Sound Design of a Musical Brian Ronan

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