THE FETCH BROADWAY MUSICAL COMES TO SPHS APRIL 24-26 WITH CLIQUE DRAMA, PLASTICS, AND SIDE-SPLITTING SCENES AND SONGS

South Pasadena High School Drama is thrilled to present the hit Broadway musical Mean Girls, a hilarious and sharp musical comedy based on the 2004 classic film. Come to the Anderson Auditorium April 24-26 and watch the movie you love transformed into a special and surprisingly moving show with elaborate dance numbers, biting one-liners, and much more.

Mean Girls, with a book by Tina Fey, music by Jeff Richmond, and lyrics by Nell Benjamin, is an outrageous and relevant take on high school politics, friendship, and social media. It debuted on Broadway in 2018 and was nominated for 12 Tony Awards. Fans of the film will enjoy the iconic characters and quotes brought to life on stage, but everyone will relate to the struggles of fitting in and the non-stop humor in this modern story. We follow new student Cady Heron as she transforms from an innocent transfer student into a ruthless member of the popular "Plastics" through showstopping solos,  memorable ensemble pieces, and infectious songs like "Where Do You Belong?", "Someone Gets Hurt," and "Meet the Plastics." Nothing is off-limits in the jungle that is North Shore High.

“From the moment we introduced the show, the energy from the students has been through the roof,” says director Nick Hoffa. “They were so excited to dive in and the cast and crew’s commitment has been among the best I’ve seen since I’ve been teaching.”

While SPHS Drama is clearly honoring the iconic movie, Hoffa emphasized the importance of personalizing the story. “We’ve tried our best to humanize every character and not just do karaoke Mean Girls,” says Hoffa. “For me, great comedies come from a place of recognizable discomfort and pain. So while people will laugh a lot, I also hope they will see something very relatable -  and even moving.”

CONTENT NOTE: Mean Girls is a modern high school story that is very funny, but deals with themes of bullying, social manipulation, and suggestive teenage behavior, reflecting the humor and themes of the movie and of our modern times. While some words have been softened and the final story being told is a positive and uplifting one, it does have some mature language and situations. PG-13

Mean Girls (directed by Nick Hoffa, with musical direction by Wylder Reinman, choreography by Courtney Cheyne, and technical direction by James Jontz,) Thurs Apr 24 and Fri Apr 25 at 7pm, with a matinee performance Sat Apr 26 at 2PM. Anderson Auditorium, South Pasadena High School, 1401 Fremont Ave., South Pasadena, CA Reserved seating is $25, general admission is $20, and $10 for children.