Published March 20. 2024 10:59AM
by ED COURRIER Special to The Press
“Queen Bees and Wannabes” buzz to the Whitehall High School stage with “Mean Girls: High School Edition.” Show times are 7 p.m. March 21, 22 and 23 and 2 p.m. March 24 in the WHS auditorium, 3800 Mechanicsville Road.
Director Cara Craft joined with choreographer Missy Zimmer and assistant directors Elaine Ramirez and Kendra Saunders to bring the show to life.
With book by Tina Fey, lyrics by Nell Benjamin and music by Jeff Richmond, the musical is based on the 2004 Mark Waters’ film of the same title written by Fey and based on the 2002 book “Queen Bees and Wannabes” by Rosalind Wiseman.
This comedic take on the social dynamics of high school cliques centers around home-schooled teenager Cady Heron and her experience upon transferring to a public school.
The musical opened on Broadway in 2018 and received 12 Tony Award nominations.
Songs include “It Roars,” “Meet the Plastics,” “Rather Be Me,” “Where Do You Belong?” and “I See Stars.”
Go to showtix4u.com/event-details/79677 to order tickets.
PRESS PHOTOS BY ED COURRIER At center, home-schooled Cady Heron, played by Mackenzie O'Donnell, sings “It Roars” as she transitions from her home in Africa to public school during a recent rehearsal for “Mean Girls: High School Edition” at Whitehall High School. Performances are set for 7 p.m. March 21, 22 and 23 and 2 p.m. March 24 in the WHS auditorium, 3800 Mechanicsville Road.
Regina George, played by Hailey Lara, emerges with her friends in “Meet the Plastics.” Behind her, from left, are Chloey Medina, playing Karen Smith, and Lorena Elseify, playing Gretchen Weiners.
Janis Sarkisian, played by Lyla Roldan, and Damian Hubbard, played by Rahsheed Aziz, mentor Cady Heron during “Where Do You Belong?”
Mrs. Norbury, played by Cristal Perez, persuades Cady Heron to join her team of Mathletes. Behind them, from left, are Mr. Buck, played by Davey Dangler; Kevin G., played by Benito Ortiz; and ensemble member Joey Wilson.
The entire company turns out for “I See Stars” during the show's finale. To purchase tickets for a performance, visit showtix4u.com/event-details/79677.
