Heathers: The Musical
It might kill to be a nobody. But it's murder being a somebody.
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A darkly comedic musical that weaponizes 1980s teen angst and social hierarchy through song, balancing genuine emotional stakes about belonging with irreverent humor about murder and suicide.
A teenage girl who halfheartedly tries to be part of the "in crowd" meets a dashing rebel who teaches her a more sinister way to play social politics.
Essence
Ensemble
Ailsa Davidson
Veronica Sawyer
Simon Gordon
Jason ‘J.D.’ Dean
Maddison Firth
Heather Chandler
Vivian Panka
Heather Duke
Teleri Hughes
Heather McNamara
Mhairi Angus
Martha Dunnstock
Liam Doyle
Kurt Kelly
Rory Phelan
Ram Sweeney
Vicki Lee Taylor
Ms. Fleming / Veronica’s Mom
Andy Brady
Veronica’s Dad / Kurt’s Dad / Principal Gowan
Oliver Brooks
Ram’s Dad / Big Bud Dean / Coach Ripper
Benjamin Karran
Beleaguered Geek
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