What is Mean Girls the musical about?
Meet The Plastics – Regina, Gretchen and Karen. They're the udisputed rulers of North Shore High, and they're not afraid to burn anyone who dares to get in their way. Home-schooled Cady Heron may think she knows a thing or two about the laws of the jungle thanks to her zoologist parents, but high school is an entierly different beast. When Cady hatches a scheme to dethrone Regina, she quickly discovers the hard way that you can't confront a queen bee without getting stung. Brace yourselves for iconic characters, razor-sharp wit, and unforgettable songs. Grab your friends and your cool mom, this is going to be fetch – and YES London, we’re making it happen!
About Mean Girls the film and musical
After fifteen years, Mean Girls has created a legacy unlike anything else. As popular as Regina George herself, the film is directed by Mark Waters and written by Tina Fey. The film stars Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Lacey Chabert, Amanda Seyfried, Tim Meadows, Ana Gasteyer, and Amy Poehler. Notable members of the supporting cast include Lizzy Caplan, Jonathan Bennett, Daniel Franzese, and Neil Flynn.
The movie's screenplay was partially inspired by Rosalind Wiseman's 2002 book, Queen Bees and Wannabes, which explores the dynamics of female high school social cliques and bullying, along with some inspiration from Tina Fey’s own experiences at High School. Mean Girls earned an impressive $130.1 million in worldwide box office revenue. The film received critical acclaim, with praise for Mark Waters' direction, Tina Fey's witty screenplay, the iconic humorous moments, and the cast performances. Mean Girls was adapted into a successful Broadway musical that debuted in March 2018. It was announced in 2020 that a movie adaptation of the musical was in the works.
Who are the creatives of Mean Girls the Musical?
The hit musical has a book by the legendary Tina Fey, a renowned actor, writer, and producer. Fey also played the role of Cady's math teacher, Ms. Norbury in the hit movie. She is celebrated for her award-winning work on the TV series 30 Rock and her co-creation of the popular Netflix show Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.
The musical's music is crafted by acclaimed composer Jeff Richmond, who collaborated with Tina Fey on 30 Rock as both a composer and executive producer. The lyrics are penned by Nell Benjamin, known for her work on Broadway with productions like Legally Blonde.
Casey Nicholaw takes charge of directing and choreographing the musical. He has a remarkable track record, with successful Broadway productions like Disney's Aladdin and The Book of Mormon under his belt. Nicholaw's talents also extend to the West End, to the hit musical Dreamgirls.
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