02/09/2026
2026 Season Show Feature: MEAN GIRLS
“A welcome splash of summer fizz!” - The Telegraph
August 12 – August 29
Book by Tina Fey
Music by Jeff Richmond
Lyrics by Nell Benjamin
Based on the Paramount Pictures film ‘Mean Girls’
Directed and Choreographed by Al Blackstone
Set in the familiar halls of high school and fueled by sharp humor and big-hearted storytelling, MEAN GIRLS is a contemporary musical comedy that explores what it really means to fit in, and when it’s braver to stand apart. With wit, warmth, and plenty of laughs, the show takes a smart look at friendship, identity, and the choices that shape who we become.
At the center of the story is Cady Heron, a bright and well-meaning teenager navigating public school for the first time. Drawn into the orbit of the school’s most powerful clique, Cady finds herself caught between belonging and doing what’s right. As social lines are tested and loyalties shift, she learns that kindness, accountability, and self-awareness matter far more than popularity.
Based on Tina Fey’s iconic film, MEAN GIRLS delivers theatrical spectacle with a modern edge. But what gives the show its staying power is its heart. Beneath the comedy is a generous, thoughtful story about empathy, confidence, and the importance of lifting one another up, even when it’s hard.
This production embraces the musical’s energy and humor while grounding it in characters and themes that resonate across generations. Whether you’re familiar with the film or experiencing the story for the first time, MEAN GIRLS offers an evening of theatre that’s entertaining, relatable, and surprisingly moving.
