Manhattan Theatre Club has announced full casting for the Broadway premiere of School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play, written by Jocelyn Bioh and directed by Whitney White.
What is ‘School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play’ about?
According to the official description, “becoming Miss Ghana 1986 would mean fame, fortune, and prosperity. At least, that’s what Paulina — the queen bee of Aburi Girls Boarding School — believes. When the pageant recruiter comes to school, Paulina and her crew pull out all the stops. But to their surprise, a new transfer student from America kicks the competition into a higher, far more personal gear.”
Who is in the Broadway cast of ‘School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play’?
The cast includes Lucia Aremu as Ama, Denée Benton as Paulina, Patina Miller as Eloise Amponsah, Erin Morton as Nana, Nia Otchere-Sarfo as Gifty, Jordan Rice as Mercy, Jasmine Amy Rogers as Ericka and Heather Alicia Simms as Headmistress Francis.
The production reunites Bioh and White with the team behind MTC’s 2023 world premiere of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding. The creative team includes Teresa L. Williams on scenic design, Qween Jean on costume design, Stacey Derosier on lighting design, Cody Spencer on sound design and Nikiya Mathis on wig, hair and makeup design. The play is produced in association with Chase This Productions and Susan Kelechi Watson.
When does ‘School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play’ open on Broadway?
Previews begin Sept. 8, with opening night Sept. 28 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.
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