Mean Girls musical to open in West End

Musical Mean Girls will open in the West End next year.

Based on the film of the same name, it will play at the Savoy Theatre from June.

The show is written by Tina Fey, with music by Jeff Richmond and lyrics by Nell Benjamin.

It is directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw and is produced by Lorne Michaels, Sonia Friedman Productions, and David Ian for Crossroads Live.

The musical had its world premiere in 2017 at the National Theatre in Washington, D.C and opened on Broadway in April 2018 at the August Wilson Theatre, before going on tour.

Michaels and Friedman said: “Mean Girls is a timeless comedy that for decades has connected with generations of audiences across the globe. Having worked together for several years on this production, we are immensely proud and excited to be bringing this stage musical, led by this incredible writing and creative team, to London’s Savoy Theatre.”
 
David Ian, chief executive of Crossroads Live, added: “I’m beyond thrilled to have been asked to sit with Lorne Michaels and Sonia Friedman to produce Tina Fey’s iconic MEAN GIRLS. London audiences are in for a real treat."

Full dates and casting are yet to be announced.