Original cast members from the 2004 'Mean Girls' film, Tina Fey and Tim Meadows, reprise their roles in the 2024 film adaptation of the musical.
A film adaptation of the 'Mean Girls' musical was released in theaters on January 12, 2024, featuring a cast that includes Angourie Rice as Cady and Reneé Rapp reprising her role as Regina George.
Musical Composition
The musical's score was created by Jeff Richmond, with lyrics by Nell Benjamin.
Production Facts
Cady takes the blame for the Burn Book scandal, although she hadn't written all the entries, leading to her suspension and temporary ban from the Spring Fling.
The story of 'Mean Girls' has been updated for the social media age in its musical adaptation, resonating with contemporary issues and audiences.
The runtime of the 'Mean Girls' musical is significantly longer than the original movie, clocking in at two and a half hours compared to the film's 97 minutes.
At the Spring Fling, Cady breaks the crown and shares it, symbolizing her realization that all her peers are equally deserving.
Cady redeems herself by joining the Mathletes and winning the state championships, which helps her restore her academic standing.
A key element of the story's climax involves Regina releasing the Burn Book to the school, causing chaos and turning the student body against each other.
Janis and Damian confront Cady at her party, accusing her of betraying their trust and embracing her shallow Plastic persona.
Mean Girls the musical features a book by Tina Fey, who also authored the 2004 film upon which the musical is based.
A Regina George secret involving her romantic entanglements is leaked by Gretchen as part of a revenge strategy.
Following her transformation into the 'Queen Bee', Cady becomes disconnected from her old friends, triggering events that lead her to throw a party to impress Aaron.
The news of the musical's premiere in Washington, D.C. in 2017 was announced on Mean Girls Day, celebrated on October 3rd.
The original Broadway production of Mean Girls was directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw.
Mean Girls opened on Broadway in April 2018 at the August Wilson Theatre and was nominated for 12 Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
The musical adaptation of Mean Girls was inspired by Rosalind Wiseman's 2002 book 'Queen Bees and Wannabes.'
