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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: 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.

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. 

Original Cast Member Kate Rockwell To Depart MEAN GIRLS in March
by A.A. Cristi - January 30, 2020


Mean Girls on Broadway star, Kate Rockwell, who originated the role of Karen in the musical adaptation, has announced that she will play her final performance in the role March 8.

BREAKING: Tina Fey Announces Film Adaptation of the Broadway Musical MEAN GIRLS
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 23, 2020


Tina Fey has announced that the musical production of Mean Girls is set to receive a film adaptation from Paramount Pictures, according to Variety. The musical is based on the 2004 movie of the same name.

BWW Flashback: Cameron Dallas' Journey to His Broadway Debut in MEAN GIRLS
by Abigail Charpentier - January 17, 2020


As the start of his limited run in a?oeMean Girlsa?? approaches, Cameron Dallas is finding where he belongs in the Broadway community.

BWW Flashback: Look Back at Erika Henningsen's MEAN GIRLS Journey!
by Linnae Medeiros - January 13, 2020


This is SO not grool! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Erika Henningsen has set her departure date from Mean Girls on Broadway. The actress announced on Instagram that she will be departing on February 22. To celebrate her incredible run, we're looking back at her journey at North Shore High, from the casting announcement to the D.C. run to Broadway opening and beyond. Check it all out!

Erika Henningsen Set Departure Date From MEAN GIRLS
by Stephi Wild - January 11, 2020


Erika Henningsen has set her departure date from Mean Girls on Broadway. The actress announced on Instagram that she will be departing on February 22.

MEAN GIRLS To Welcome Social Media Star Cameron Dallas For Four Week Run
by A.A. Cristi - December 19, 2019


The producers of Broadway's Mean Girls announced that the production is about to get stupid with love over social media star, Cameron Dallas, who will step into the role of Aaron Samuels for a limited run.

VIDEO: Tina Fey and Renee Rapp Meet Lizzo at Jingle Ball
by Stephi Wild - December 14, 2019


Last night, Tina Fey and Reneé Rapp, who currently stars in Mean Girls on Broadway as Regina George, headed to Madison Square Garden for the 2019 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball a?" and met a very special guest backstage. Their encounter with the legend that is Lizzo began with Tina advising first-time Jingle Ball attendee Reneé to a?oeplay it cool like Regina woulda?? a?" only for Tina to quickly let loose with her admiration for the most Grammy-nominated star of the year.

Catherine Brunell Joins The Broadway Cast Of MEAN GIRLS Beginning Tonight
by Stephi Wild - December 11, 2019


Catherine Brunell (Something Rotten!, Thoroughly Modern Millie) will join the cast of Mean Girls as 'Mrs. Heron / Ms. Norbury / Mrs. George' beginning tonight, Wednesday, December 11. Tony Award nominee Jennifer Simard played her final performance in the roles on Sunday, December 8.

VIDEO: MEAN GIRLS On Broadway's Plastics Perform 'Jingle Bell Rock' At The Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting
by A.A. Cristi - December 4, 2019


The Broadway cast of Mean Girls performed a rendition of the classic holiday song, 'Jingle Bell Rock' on NBC's broadcast of the '87th Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center' this evening. 

MEAN GIRLS To Perform At Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting On NBC
by A.A. Cristi - December 3, 2019


The Broadway cast of MEAN GIRLS will perform a special holiday song on NBC's broadcast of the a?oe87th Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Centera?? tomorrow.

VIDEO: MEAN GIRLS Performs for the CBS Thanksgiving Day Parade
by Abigail Charpentier - November 28, 2019


Erika Henningsen, Barrett Wilbert Weed, Grey Henson and the company of Mean Girls perform a?oeWhere Do You Belong?a?? from the August Wilson Theatre for the CBS Thanksgiving Day Parade. Watch below!

MEAN GIRLS To Perform At The CBS THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE!
by A.A. Cristi - November 25, 2019


It has been confirmed that the cast of Broadway's Mean Girls will be featured as part of The 59th annual Thanksgiving Day Parade on CBS.

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

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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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