Photo Coverage: HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL Star Katie Ladner Joins the Fun at The Mississippi Picnic in Central Park
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - June 15, 2014
The 35th annual Mississippi Picnic, held yesterday in New York in Central Park, had something for everyone. Alexis Brown (Madison) is a former special assistant and events coordinator at the Mississippi Development Authority and state coordinator for the picnic since 1992 and she once again had a wonderful event planned out for New York City. Governor Phil Bryant and his wife Deborah were there to support the event.
A VERY HEATHERS PROM to Celebrate Cast Album Release 6/18 at New World Stages
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2014
Producers of Heathers: The Musical, the new smash-hit musical stage adaptation of Daniel Waters' iconic 1989 dark comedy film, will host A VERY HEATHERS PROM immediately following the performance on Wednesday, June 18, from 10:30PM-2:00AM at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street) in New York City. The Prom celebrates the release of the show's World Premiere Cast Recording on Yellow Sound Label, available now for digital download on iTunes, and in stores June 17.
TV Exclusive: What's Your Damage?! Watch Highlights from HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL!
by Nicole Rosky - June 18, 2014
Heathers: The Musical, the new musical stage adaptation of Daniel Waters' iconic 1989 dark comedy film, opened on Monday, March 31, 2014 - the 25th Anniversary of the film's release - at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street). Written by Olivier Award winner and Tony Award nominee Laurence O'Keefe (Legally Blonde, Bat Boy) and Emmy Award winner Kevin Murphy (Reefer Madness, 'Defiance', 'Desperate Housewives'), Heathers: The Musical is directed by famed stage and screen director Andy Fickman(Reefer Madness, Parental Guidance, She's The Man), with choreography by Emmy Award winnerMarguerite Derricks (Fame, Charlie's Angels, Austin Powers films).
Below, BroadwayWorld is excited to exclusively premiere highlights from the new musical!
FUN HOME, HEATHERS & More Score 2014 Off Broadway Alliance Award Nominations - Full List!
by Tyler Peterson - May 13, 2014
The Off Broadway Alliance, the organization of Off Broadway producers, theaters, general managers, press agents, and marketing professionals, has announced the nominees for the 4th Annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards, honoring commercial and not-for-profit productions that opened Off Broadway during the 2013-2014 season.
Marty Thomas Presents DIVA! to feature stars of HEATHERS THE MUSICAL, Mondays in May
by Louisa Brady - May 2, 2014
Industry Bar's DIVA! Mondays series, features Marty Thomas, Kelly King, Alexa Green and Marissa Rosen. The show is a celebration of powerful female vocals, spotlighting the great icons throughout history from Aretha Franklin to Celine Dion. The show will cast it's attention on the women of the new off-Broadway smash, HEATHERS THE MUSICAL, beginning May 5. For 4 weeks only, a different female cast member from the new musical will take the DIVA! stage to perform live; show time is 11 PM.
Yellow Sound Label to Release HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL Cast Recording in June
by Tyler Peterson - April 14, 2014
The producers of HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL-the critically acclaimed new musical stage adaptation of Daniel Waters' iconic 1989 dark comedy film-are pleased to announce the Original Cast Recording of HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL, to be released on Yellow Sound Label. Written by Olivier Award winner and Tony Award nominee Laurence O'Keefe (Legally Blonde, Bat Boy) and Emmy Award winner Kevin Murphy (Reefer Madness, "Defiance", "Desperate Housewives"), HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL opened on Monday, March 31, 2014 - the 25th Anniversary of the film's release - at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street) in New York City.
Fresh from HEATHERS Off-Broadway, HIPZEE Launches New Company and Website
by BWW News Desk - April 8, 2014
HIPZEE, a new storytelling company founded by Rob Baunoch III and Tara Sickmeier, launches their new company and website today. HIPZEE is a Brooklyn based storytelling company that produces, finances, and markets for film, TV, theatre, and brands. HIPZEE's mission is to combine provocative yet nostalgic storytelling and cutting edge research to amplify stories to their greatest potential.
Photo Coverage: Barrett Wilbert Weed, Ryan McCartan & HEATHERS Company Celebrate Opening Night!
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - April 1, 2014
25 years to the day the film was released, Heathers: The Musical, the new stage adaptation of Daniel Waters' iconic 1989 dark comedy, made its New York premiere at New World Stages. Written by Olivier Award winner and Tony Award nominee Laurence O'Keefe and Emmy Award winner Kevin Murphy, Heathers: The Musical is directed by famed stage and screen director Andy Fickman, with choreography by Emmy Award winner Marguerite Derricks. BroadwayWorld was there for the opening night festivities and you can check out photos from the curtain call and after party below!
Photo Coverage: Inside HEATHERS' Opening Night Theatre Arrivals!
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - April 1, 2014
25 years to the day the film was released, HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL, the new stage adaptation of Daniel Waters' iconic 1989 dark comedy, made its New York premiere at New World Stages. Written by Olivier Award winner and Tony Award nominee Laurence O'Keefe and Emmy Award winner Kevin Murphy, HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL is directed by famed stage and screen director Andy Fickman, with choreography by Emmy Award winner Marguerite Derricks. BroadwayWorld was there for the opening night festivities and you can check out photos from the theatre arrivals below!
Review Roundup: HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL Off-Broadway
by Review Roundups - March 31, 2014
HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL, the new musical stage adaptation of Daniel Waters' iconic 1989 dark comedy film, opens tonight, March 31, 2014 - the 25th Anniversary of the film's release - at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street). Let's see what the critics had to say...
Photo Flash: It'll Be Very. First Look at HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL on Stage!
by Nicole Rosky - March 26, 2014
HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL, the new musical stage adaptation of Daniel Waters' iconic 1989 dark comedy film, will open on Monday, March 31, 2014 - the 25th Anniversary of the film's release - at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street). The show is now in previews. Tickets are now on sale at Telecharge.com/1-800-447-7400.
BrodwayWorld brings you a first look at the cast in action below!
STAGE TUBE: Check Out the New HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL Video!
by Courtnie Mele - March 22, 2014
Heathers: The Musical is based on the 1980s cult classic and was written and composed by Kevin Murphy and Laurence O'Keefe. It is also directed by Andy Fickman. Heathers will officially open at New Stages Theatre on March 31. Check out below to see their new commercial!
Off-Broadway Premiere of HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL Begins Previews Tonight!
by Courtnie Mele - March 15, 2014
Heathers: The Musical is starting previews tonight at New Stages Theatre. Heathers is based on the 1980s cult classic and was written and composed by Kevin Murphy and Laurence O'Keefe. It is also directed by Andy Fickman. Heathers will officially open March 31.
Hasty Pudding Joins Production Team of Off-Broadway's HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL
by Tyler Peterson - March 7, 2014
The producers of HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL, the new stage adaptation of Daniel Waters' iconic 1989 dark comedy film, have announced that The Hasty Pudding Institute of 1770 has chosen HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL as their first foray into producing a New York stage production. Their newest initiative, Hasty Pudding Presents, is a production arm whose mission is to develop the Hasty Pudding franchise by backing performing arts endeavors consistent with its unique 200 year old brand.