The next MainStage show in the Spring 2018 semester will be Heathers, The Musical. This production is based on the 1980s cult classic movie by the same title. Heathers will feature a cast comprised entirely of MSU Theatre and Dance students from a variety of majors. Acting professor Sarah Wiggin is the director, music direction is done by Heather Luellen, and Jake Wobbe is the choreographer.
A note about the production:
Atop the social hierarchy at Westerberg High are head cheerleader Heather McNamara, yearbook editor Heather Duke and “mythic bitch queen” Heather Chandler. Beautiful and popular, but also ruthless and cruel, the power clique of Heathers is unquestioned — until brainy misfit Veronica Sawyer and mysterious newcomer Jason Dean challenge the status quo. Now the scrunchie-wearing mean girls and their brutish jock counterparts are about to get their comeuppance! Based on the 1988 cult classic film, Heathers, The Musical is an edgy, dark comedy with a catchy rock music score. Beyond adolescent love and angst, it deals with the serious issues of teen suicide, bullying, homophobia, date rape, gun violence and what it means to grow up.
Heathers will have performances in Coger Theatre on the following dates/times.
April 5-7, 7:30 PM
April 8, 2:30 PM
Tickets are currently on sale for this production and can be purchased on Missouri State TIX website here.
As a warning there are intense adult themes and strong language used in this production.