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Mean Girls

, a musical adaptation of the hit 2004 film by Tina Fey and Mark Waters, tells the story of 16-year-old Cadey Heron. Homeschooled her entire life, Heron must learn to navigate the treacherous social hierarchies of her new high school. The original film, which starred Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Lacey Chabert, Amanda Seyfried, Amy Poehler and Lizzy Caplan, was inspired by the nonfiction book

Queen Bees and Wannabees

by Rosalind Wiseman and infused with Tina Fey’s personal experiences. You can catch the caustic social satire live onstage now.

The Groolest Musical Onstage

The idea to adapt

Mean Girls

for the stage originated with Tina Fey and her husband, the Emmy-winning producer and writer Jeff Richmond, around 2013. Fey wrote the book, Richmond composed the music and Nell Benjamin came up with the lyrics. Producers Lorne Michaels and Stuart Thompson brought on Tony-winning director Casey Nicholaw to helm the adaptation. After the initial tryouts,

Mean Girls

made its world premiere on Oct. 31, 2017, at the

National Theatre

in Washington DC. The original production received three nominations for Helen Hayes Awards, which recognize outstanding stage productions in the nation's capital, and won for Outstanding Visiting Production. Following the end of its run in Washington DC,

Mean Girls

moved to Broadway’s

August Wilson Theatre

on April 8, 2018. The Broadway production received 12 Tony Awards nominations, including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score, though it did not garner a win. Elsewhere on the awards circuit, Tina Fey won both a Drama Desk Award and an Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Book of a Musical for her work on

Mean Girls

.

Where can I buy Mean Girls Washington DC tickets?

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Mean Girls

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Where is Mean Girls being performed in Washington DC?

There are currently no plans to stage another production of

Mean Girls

in Washington, DC. Keep checking this page for more information about any future performances that have been announced.

Who is in the Mean Girls cast?

The cast for the 2019 and 2020

Mean Girls

national tour includes Danielle Wade as Cady Heron, Mariah Rose Faith as Regina George, Mary Kate Morrissey as Janis Sarkisian, Eric Huffman as Damian Hubbard, Megan Masako Haley as Gretchen Wieners, Jonalyn Saxer as Karen Smith, Adante Carter as Aaron Samuels, Kabir Bery as Kevin Gnapoor, Lawrence E. Street as Mr. Duvall and Gaelen Gilliland as Mrs. Heron/Ms. Norbury/Mrs. George.

What are the musical numbers in Mean Girls?

The musical features all-new songs developed specifically for the stage. The music of Act One includes A Cautionary Tale, It Roars, Meet the Plastics, Stupid with Love, Apex Predator, Sexy, Someone Gets Hurt, Revenge Party, Kevin’s Rap, Rockin’ Around the Pole, Justice, Where Do You Belong? and What’s Wrong with Me? Music for Act Two includes Stay with Mother, More Is Better, Watch the World Burn, I’d Rather Be Me, Do This Thing, Here (You Can Sit with Us), Bossed Up and Whose House Is This? The exact song list may vary based on the production.

What can I expect from a Mean Girls performance?

Mean Girls

is a mixture of comedy and drama, so audience members are encouraged to clap, cheer and laugh at appropriate times. Formal attire is not typically required, though you should check with the venue to learn about their dress policies. The performance lasts approximately two hours and 30 minutes with a 15-minute intermission between the first and second acts.

Which musicals are similar to Mean Girls?

If you enjoy the music and story of

Mean Girls

, then you might enjoy the black comedy

Heathers: The Musical

, which also explores the dark side of high school social expectations.