Mean Girls: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
Mean Girls tells the story of Cady Heron, a teenager who moves from Africa to Illinois and enters a new high school. As she tries to fit in and climb the popularity ladder, she learns important lessons about friendship, authenticity, and the consequences of her actions. Mean Girls is an exploration of the challenges of teenage life and the importance of staying true to oneself.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Contemporary (2017)
Cast: Medium (13+ Roles) • Female Leads • Teen Roles
Genre: Comedy
Setting: 2010s / USA (Illinois)
Creative Team
Music: Jeff Richmond
Lyrics: Nell Benjamin
Book: Tina Fey
Based On: Mean Girls➝ (2004 film)
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (2018)➝
Licensing
Mean Girls is available to license through Music Theatre International.
USA/Canada Licensing Options
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
2010s, Animals, Based on a Movie, Comedic, Friendship, Halloween, High School, LGBTQ+, Narrators, Pop/Rock, Rap Song, School, Tap Dance, Teachers, Two-Word
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