Get in, Blair—we’re going to the theatre! On February 20, 21 and 22, Mean Girls High School Version takes center stage at DuBois Theatre at 7:30 p.m. The musical, based on the iconic 2004 film, was nominated for an astonishing 12 Tony Awards, with the book by Tina Fey, lyrics by Nell Benjamin and music by Jeff Richmond. The Blair Academy Players agree….It’s going to be SO fetch! 

Nothing can prepare new student Cady Heron, played by Penny Wardwell ’27, for her fierce new high school in the United States, where she must face The Plastics. The frenemies trio rules the school, led by their queen bee, Regina George, played by Cheyenne Joachim ’25. Guiding Cady through the high school drama are her new friends and comedic duo Damian, played by Luke Arbogast ’27, and Janis, played by Téa Vukosavljevic ’25. 

The ensemble cast floods the stage with song and dance for catchy numbers like “Apex Predator” and “Meet the Plastics.” Audience members will quickly slip right back into their high school days—if they aren’t there already—and enjoy a fun night reminiscing about teen friendships, love and angst. There may even be a cameo from Danny Devito!

The Players range from new ninth-graders to Blair seniors counting down the days until graduation. “I’ve done the musical all four years,” Genesis Medina ’25 explains. “My first year, I thought it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, but now I’ve been here every year making a whole new family with each cast.”

As is tradition, many soon-to-be-graduates came out for the winter musical for the first time this year. The Senior Class Council has an impressive six members in the cast, staying true to the year’s challenge that began at Convocation: be curious and suspend judgment. The theme resonated with Buccaneers of all ages this year, with many new students joining the cast as well.

“It’s my first show,” Juliette Novasack ’28 shares, “It’s been so wonderful getting to know everyone.”

After months of hard work, the Players are eager to take center stage in Armstrong-Hipkins in front of the Blair community February 20, 21 and 22. How grool is that?