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Casey Nicholaw, known for his Tony-nominated direction, will be at the helm, directing and choreographing the London premiere. This isn't his first rendezvous with "Mean Girls"; he was the creative force behind the musical's 2018 Broadway production.
"Mean Girls" is a musical adaptation of the 2004 film, which was penned by the talented Tina Fey. The story revolves around Cady Heron, a girl who transitions from being homeschooled in Africa to navigating the treacherous waters of a Chicago-area public high school. She soon discovers the existence of The Plastics, a dominant trio led by the formidable Regina George, and plots to dismantle their reign.
The musical adaptation boasts a book by Tina Fey herself, with the music crafted by Jeff Richmond, Fey's husband known for his work on "30 Rock" and "SNL". The lyrics are the brainchild of Nell Benjamin, the lyricist behind "Legally Blonde".
Before its Broadway debut, "Mean Girls" had a world premiere at The National Theatre in Washington, D.C., in 2017. While its Broadway run was cut short due to the pandemic, the musical has since embarked on multiple tours across the U.S. Fans can also look forward to a movie musical adaptation set to release in January 2024, with Renée Rapp reprising her role as Regina George.
The West End production is being spearheaded by producers Lorne Michaels, Sonia Friedman Productions, and David Ian for Crossroads Live. For those eager to secure their seats, a ticket presale is currently available on MeanGirlsMusical.com, with public booking commencing on November 1.