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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‘Mean Girls’ Broadway Review: Tina Fey’s Nasty Teens Now Sing, Dance and Recycle
7 / 10

Beyond the successful recycling of 14-year-old jokes, the other good news about Fey and Richmond's first joint Broadway effort is that her characters need to sing. The angst, joy and fear on display are big in a very hormonal teenager kind of way. 'Mean Girls,' unlike its first cousin 'Legally Blonde,' finds the necessary volume to justify breaking into song, whether those songs are about the despair of being an outsider or falling in love with a photo of the Wham!-era George Michael. These are the early traumatic experiences of life that stick in your memory much longer than passing the bar exam or applying for social security. If only Fey's springboard of a book had inspired more memorable, distinctive songs. A few hit the mark: 'I See Stars' delivers chewable bubblegum and 'What's Wrong With Me?' is a poignant lament from Gretchen, the most insecure of the Plastics. And when the group's nasty leader, Regina, seeks revenge on her new turncoat friend Cady, 'Watch the World Burn' turns up the heat.

'Mean Girls' review: Fetching set, but not everything is so fetch
7 / 10

Despite vibrant performances from a uniformly talented cast, the show drags, especially in the first act when I found myself eyeing my watch like a kid dying for the bell to ring. And the music, by Fey's husband, Jeff Richmond, is repetitive and not particularly memorable. Director-choreographer Casey Nicholaw wrings everything he can from his cast, most notably from Barrett Wilbert Weed and Grey Henson, as the outcasts who take Cady under their wing. Taylor Louderman's Regina George, leader of the alpha pack known as The Plastics, shrewdly calculates every move as the cruel queen bee. And her partners in crime, Ashley Park as the eager-to-please Gretchen and Kate Rockwell as the dim Karen, are fun to watch as they flounce about in Gregg Barnes' over-the-top costumes.

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 (245 West 52nd Street).

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 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the songs are in Mean Girls and what's the order?

What productions of Mean Girls have there been?
Mean Girls has had 5 productions including Washington, DC (Regional) which opened in 2017, Broadway which opened in 2018, US Tour which opened in 2021, US Tour which opened in 2023 and West End which opened in 2024.
What Tony Awards has Mean Girls been nominated for?
Mean Girls has been nominated for several Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical for Tina Fey, Best Choreography for Casey Nicholaw, Best Costume Design of a Musical for Gregg Barnes, Best Direction of a Musical for Casey Nicholaw, Best Orchestrations for John Clancy, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Nell Benjamin, Best Scenic Design of a Musical for Scott Pask, and Best Sound Design of a Musical for Brian Ronan.
What awards has Mean Girls been nominated for?
Mean Girls has been nominated for several prestigious awards, including Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Tina Fey, Outstanding Costume Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Gregg Barnes, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Nell Benjamin, Outstanding Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Mean Girls, Outstanding Projection Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Finn Ross, Outstanding Wig and Hair (Drama Desk Awards) for Josh Marquette, The LaDuca Award for Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Casey Nicholaw, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Taylor Louderman, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Ashley Park, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Tina Fey, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Casey Nicholaw, Outstanding New Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Mean Girls, and Outstanding Projection Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Finn Ross.
What awards has Mean Girls won?
Mean Girls has won several awards, including Outstanding Book of a Musical for Tina Fey and Outstanding Costume Design for a Musical for Gregg Barnes at the Drama Desk Awards. Nell Benjamin received the award for Outstanding Lyrics, and the musical itself won Outstanding Musical. Finn Ross was recognized for Outstanding Projection Design, while Josh Marquette won for Outstanding Wig and Hair. Casey Nicholaw received The LaDuca Award for Outstanding Choreography. Taylor Louderman and Ashley Park both received Distinguished Performance Awards at the Drama League Awards. Tina Fey won Outstanding Book of a Musical, and Casey Nicholaw won Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Mean Girls also won Outstanding New Broadway Musical and Finn Ross won for Outstanding Projection Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards.
What are the songs in Mean Girls and what's the order?

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