Heathers: The Musical [DVD]

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Speaking to Interview magazine in 2016, Winona Ryder revealed that they almost didn't cast her: "They thought I wasn't pretty enough," she said. "They were trying to get Jennifer Connelly." Ryder, who was 16 during the shoot, had to beg to be chosen ahead of Connelly and Family Ties' Justine Bateman.

Naman Ramachandran, "‘Heathers: The Musical’: Village Roadshow, Kaleidoscope Team for U.K. Distribution (EXCLUSIVE)," Variety (March 28, 2023) Jen Juneau, “'Heathers the Musical' Will Soon Be Available to Stream — Where to Watch,” People (Aug 2, 2022) Elsewhere, rumours destroy reputations overnight, a plot device that works even better re-watched from the internet age. Final scenes include JD detonating a suicide bomber vest. That’s still marginally milder than the alternate ending in which the entire school blows up and they all go to prom, as social equals, in heaven. Or the unfilmed scene that would have seen Martha stab Veronica and call her Heather, leaving Veronica to gasp her dying words: “My name’s not Heather, you bitch!” The phenomenon has already sold out its acclaimed run at London’s The Other Palace, and has caused quite the stir announcing its move to the Theatre Royal Haymarket.

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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. 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. Ryan McPhee, “FollowingCarrieEpisode,RiverdaleWill Take onHeathers: The Musical,” Playbill (Jan 17, 2019) Heathers is a masterful deconstruction of hypocrisy and a hymn to acceptance and tolerance” ★★★★ – Telegraph The West End production of Heathers won two WhatsOnStage awards including Best New Musical and Best Actress in a Musical (Carrie Hope Fletcher).

I really enjoyed it! I know a lot of people wanted it to be the off-Broadway production, but I actually think the design and direction of the West End version is much stronger. NEW WAVE GIRL (GIRL 1) - A sullen New Wave girl. Voice: Belt to at least C# (a Soprano up to high A/B is also a plus).The cast is led by Carrie Hope Fletcher as Veronica Sawyer, who is set to continue the role as the show transfers into the West End. Carrie Hope Fletcher joined the cast fresh from winning the WhatsOnStage Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her stint as Wednesday Addams in The Addams Family (UK Tour). Carrie previously played Éponine in Les Misérables in the West End for three years. She has also released her debut album When The Curtain Falls. MS. FLEMING - Aging hippie teacher, still yearning for the day the Age of Aquarius reaches Ohio. Hungry for the spotlight, resentful of entitled youth. Aging hippie teacher, still yearning for the day the Age of Aquarius reaches Ohio. Hungry for the spotlight, resentful of entitled youth. Angela Thomas, “Heathers’ school run at The Other Palace extended into 2023,” Musical Theatre Review (July 26, 2022)

In August 2022 it was announced that the capture of Heathers: The Musicalwould be available to stream on The Roku Channel. Viewers were not required to have a Roku device, as the stream was to be made available online and via all Roku apps. The Heathers themselves deliver understated power. Steele is fantastic, balancing the venomous bite with a necessary humanity. Both Isaacs and Williams emerge as masters of comedic timing. Much of their performances are delivered through show-stealing facial expressions. It’s this story that has the biggest impact. The songs underpin a tale of hatred, vengeance, love, pain, beauty and darkness – a tale that rings true across many corners of society. Leslie Goldberg, “‘Heathers’ Reboot, Alicia Silverstone Comedy Switch Networks in Viacom’s Paramount Push (Exclusive),” The Hollywood Reporter (March 16, 2017) In 2018, independent production company Rabbit Soda Productions created a short film based on the musical. Directed by Charlotte Sofia Briones, the short is available to view for free online.Start planning your production with a cost estimate you can save and share with your team. Just answer a few questions. 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. While Freeman found the score to be “generic,” Bano described it as “thrilling… full of bopping pop songs and moody ballads.” Alexis Soloski, “Heathers review – cult 80s film becomes a candy-coloured musical,” The Guardian (April 1, 2014) Talura Harms, “Tune-In Alert! Heathers the MusicalStreams on the Roku Channel September 16,” Playbill (Sept 16, 2022)

Reviewers were divided in their opinions of the musical and the capture itself. John Serba, writing for Decider, stated “it’s not an expensive production, merely a filmed version of the stage version… And the result is fine, just fine.” Serba also agreed with some of the in-person critics in claiming that the musical was a “diluted form” of its movie predecessor. Meanwhile, Ashley Hajimirsadeghi stated on MovieWeb“With great performances, this is one not to miss.” 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”. BOY 1: BELEAGUERED GEEK – (16-18) An embittered social outcast. Voice: baritone (up to F#) or tenor (up to A).Concord Theatricals, “Heathers the Musical: Teen Edition,” Accessed via: https://www.concordtheatricals.com/p/60416/heathers-the-musical-teen-edition Denise Petski, “‘Heathers’ Episodes Pulled Following Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting,” Deadline (Oct 29, 2018) Heathers The Musical is based on the 80s cult movie, Heathers, following the twisted relationship between lead characters Veronica Sawyer and Jason Dean, known to all as JD. BOY 2: PREPPY STUD – (16-18) Straightlaced, ambitious, blow-dried. Dreams of being even richer than his parents. Voice: bass (up to E) or baritone (up to G#).