Heathers: The Musical is a rock musical with music, lyrics and book by Laurence O'Keefe and Kevin Murphy, based on the 1989 film of the same name written by Daniel Waters. The producers include J. Todd Harris, Amy Powers, RJ Hendricks, and Andy Cohen. After a sold-out Los Angeles tryout, the show moved Off-Broadway in 2014. After the run in 2014 the show had an Off-West End run in 2018 and then transferred to the West End in 2018 for a limited engagement. While the show is a high-energy black comedy, it opens conversations about dark issues, including bullying, teen suicide, sexual assault, and school violence.
| Music | Laurence O'Keefe, Kevin Murphy |
| Lyrics | Laurence O'Keefe, Kevin Murphy |
| Book | Laurence O'Keefe, Kevin Murphy |
| Basis | Heathers, by Daniel Waters |
| Productions | 2009 Workshop, 2010 New York Concert, 2013 Los Angeles, 2014 Off-Broadway, 2018 Off-West End, 2018 West End |
About Heathers: The Musical
Rock musical with lyrics and music from Laurence O'Keefe and Kevin Murphy. The play is based upon the 1989 cult classic Heathers. The story follows the young and brilliant Veronica Sawyer as she finds her way to become part of the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerburg High.
Achievement of Heathers: The Musical
In 2014, the production was nominated for the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Music.
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Latest information about Heathers: The Musical updated on July 28 2021.
