Heathers: The Musical [DVD]

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Dan Meyer, “ Heathers the MusicalWill Return to London and Launch U.K. Tour,” Playbill (April 8, 2021) Alexis Soloski, “Heathers review – cult 80s film becomes a candy-coloured musical,” The Guardian (April 1, 2014) After a London workshop presentation of the musical which incorporated new songs, Heathers premiered off-West End for a limited run at The Other Palace on June 9, 2018. The run sold out, reportedly breaking box office records at the venue.

BOY 1: BELEAGUERED GEEK – (16-18) An embittered social outcast. Voice: baritone (up to F#) or tenor (up to A).

JD - 17. He is darkly charismatic, compelling, attractive, charming on the outside yet very damaged on the inside. Keen smarts and strong inventive comedy. Voice: Strong, confident belt to at least an Ab, A preferable; wide emotional range. From the day we finished shooting,” laughs Falk. “Winona has wanted to do another one. We all laughed at her saying ‘I want a sequel’. But now because the film has had such an amazing life over the years, that it might be amazing.” HEATHER DUKE - 17. Whipping-girl of the 3 Heathers. When she finally becomes Queen Bee she wields power like a bulldozer. Alto for chorus. Voice: Strong belt to C, D preferred. Alto for chorus. NOTE: in certain choral songs Heather Duke and Mac can switch vocal parts as needed. Nellie Andreeva, “‘Heathers’ Anthology Series Based On the Movie In Development At TV Land,” Deadline (March 16, 2016)

Teenage heartthrob JD casts every possible shade of wallow, so it’s exciting when hit performer Simon Gordon gets to let lose with more comedic moments, including the fleeting yet fantastically funny fist fight with macho vestiphobes Kurt and Ram. GIRL 1: NEW WAVE GIRL – (16-18) She wants her MTV and dresses accordingly. Voice: belt to at least C# (a soprano up to high A/B is also a plus). Writing for WhatsOnStage, Alex Wood praised the production for using the show’s current cast with “emerging talent” for the capture, rather than bringing in previous “major stars”.

While The Hollywood Reporter’s David Rooney and The New York Times’ Ben Brantley also felt the show missed the mark, they noted the musical’s appeal to a young audience. Rooney concluded the musical “at least salutes a late-‘80s pop-cultural touchstone with the affection it deserves.” BIG BUD DEAN: J.D.’s single dad. Big jolly personality that barely conceals the enormous rage bubbling just below the surface. Quite possibly a serial bomber. On the success of the show overall, Freeman felt that the bite had been taken out of the original source material, while Ann Treneman in The Times disdainfully claimed “It’s a cult, basically.” Conversely, Tim Bano stated “It turns out Heathers is a masterful deconstruction of hypocrisy and a hymn to acceptance and tolerance.”

Heatherswas filmed last year at its London home, starring some of its original 2021 off-West End cast, including Ailsa Davidson as Veronica Sawyer. Following the successful Heathers UK tour, Simon Gordon and Maddison Firth joined the London cast and appeared in the filming. Denise Petski, “‘Heathers’ Reboot Not Moving Forward At Paramount Network,” Deadline (June 1, 2018) There are currently two cast albums for the show - the World Premier Cast Recording and the Original West End Cast Recording .It was announced in late January 2023 that the musical will be available in select cinemas across the UK from March 28, 2023. In late March 2023, Village Roadshow Entertainment and Kaleidoscope Home Entertainment announced a new partnership to distribute Heathers. It will be available in select cinemas between March 28 - May 6, 2023, and available digitally and on DVD and Blu-ray from June 5, 2023. Anthony D’Alessandro, “‘Heathers’: The Unpopular Kids Rule In Paramount Network’s Millennial Update – TCA,” Deadline (Jan 15, 2018)

Opening recently at London’s The Other Palace following its premiere on Broadway, Heathers The Musical has already secured its West End transfer, jumping to Theatre Royal Haymarket from the 3 September 2018. Ryan McPhee, “FollowingCarrieEpisode,RiverdaleWill Take onHeathers: The Musical,” Playbill (Jan 17, 2019) Nellie Andreeva, “Bravo Announces Five More Drama Series In Development, Including 'Heathers' Reboot,” Deadline (Sept 12, 2012) While Freeman found the score to be “generic,” Bano described it as “thrilling… full of bopping pop songs and moody ballads.” The Me Inside of Me” – Veronica, JD, Chandler, Officer Milner, Officer McCord, Mrs. Fleming, Students, Teachers, etc.In a rare glowing review, Variety’s Marilyn Stasio extolled “The witty Off Broadway show… plays strong to a multi-generational aud [sic]… Someone of the current generation should shake a leg and transfer this winner to Broadway.” Naman Ramachandran, "‘Heathers: The Musical’: Village Roadshow, Kaleidoscope Team for U.K. Distribution (EXCLUSIVE)," Variety (March 28, 2023) Nellie Andreeva, “‘Heathers’: Shelved Reboot Series To Air On Paramount Network With Edits,” Deadline (Oct 4, 2018)