Tina Fey just mentioned MEAN GIRLS - THE MUSICAL on E!

[CapnHook]

Tina Fey was just interviewed on E!'s SAG AWARDS Red Carpet, and Fey mentioned that she is "close" to having a deal with Paramount for a MEAN GIRLS musical. From her enthusiasm, it seemed that these talks were recent.

MEAN GIRLS - THE MUSICAL has sooo much potential. And not to be a 'Negative Nancy,' but so did SAVED. If Fey is on the creative team, however, MEAN GIRLS as a musical should not disappoint.

[Visceral_Fella]

This would complete my life. Yes. So much yes!

[aasjb4ever]

I just hope no poor young actress breaks her vagina during the pre-Broadway tour.

[EgermanArmfelt]

I know it would never happen but I'd die to see Kristin Chenoweth as Regina George's Mother.

[CapnHook]

Why wouldn't that happen? Originating a role in a new musical? Write her a scene-stealing musical number and she could get a Tony nod. Plus, the chance to work with Fey should be a bonus for anyone asked to be a part of the show.

[ucjrdude902]

Her husband is apparently doing the music.

[JohnyBroadway]

Who's gonna score this puppy? Shaiman/Whitman? Pasek and Paul? Fey should direct and write the book.

[backwoodsbarbie]

Annaleigh Ashford as Karen
Leigh Ann Larkin as Regina
Cassie Levy as Cady
Jennifer Damiano as Gretchen
Krysta Rodriguez as Janis
Josh Lamon as Damien

[BroomstickBoy]

No harnesses, please.

[EgermanArmfelt]

Backwoodsbarbie that is near perfect casting.
Ceelia Keenan Bolger as Cady Heron.

[CapnHook]

Cast Anna Kendrick, please!

[nasty_khakis]

Jeff Richmond, Fey's husband and the dude who writes all the music on 30 Rock, will score it.

She's been "working on it" for years. Now that her show is done, it probably moves to the front burner.

[Anthony Fremont]

This can actually be really good. Not only is Fey a smart writer, she has enough clout to write the show she wants and minimize the (presumably) inevitable "make it more like the movie" business.

[CapnHook]

http://broadwayworld.com/article/Tina-Fey-Announces-MEAN-GIRLS-Musical-Deal-is-Close-to-Being-Finalized-20130127

Geez, BWW, what took you so long to post the news?

[EgermanArmfelt]

Norm Lewis as the Principal.

[Visceral_Fella]

Alot of those people will probably be too old by the time this gets off the ground. I also don't see Damiano as Gretchen. That may have to do with how much I like Lacey Chabert though.

[showchoirguy]

Nobody does mean like me!

[somethingwicked]

Annaleigh Ashford as Karen
Leigh Ann Larkin as Regina
Cassie Levy as Cady
Jennifer Damiano as Gretchen
Krysta Rodriguez as Janis
Josh Lamon as Damien

Uh, the characters are in high school. All of these people (with the exception of Jen Damiano) are ten years too old for a show like this.

[Johnnycantdecide]

Anna Kendrick as Katy.
Lea Michele as Regina.
Kristin Chenoweth as Regina’s Mom
Jennifer Damiano as Gretchen
Patti Murin as Karen
Krysta Rodriguez as Janis
Lauran Benanti as Ms. Norberry
Me as Damien.

[ljay889]

^ Seriously, lol. Caissie Levy is 31, and Leigh Ann Larkin is also in her early 30s.

[dramamama611]

A friend of a friend on FB said Remy Zaken made some sort of Tweet about it. (Or FB status)

But I don't know what it was.

[nasty_khakis]

Not that I agree with or defend any of this casting, but if Bernadette effin Peters can do Follies (which she is 15 years too old for) and Streisand can play Madame Rose, then a 29 year year old can play 17. lol

[faith587]

Jennifer Damiano as Cady
George Salazar as Damien
Cristin Milioti as Janice
Morgan James as Regina
Hannah Elless as Gretchen
Julia Mattison as Karen

I've had this show dream cast for almost a year. =]

[Kelly2]

Morgan James as Regina? Is this the 20th High School Reunion edition?

[faith587]

The Morgan James as Regina thing started out as a joke, but I figured if she can bop around onstage for 2 1/2 in Godspell acting like a 12 year old, she can certainly pull off look 17. Plus, she's short enough, and she kind of has a mean girl face when she's not smiling.

[defyinggravity42694]

In the more realistic sense, I'd love to see Liz Gilles as one of the girls.