Heathers the Musical is the darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High: the Heathers. But before she can get comfortable atop the high school food chain, Veronica falls in love with the dangerously sexy new kid J.D. When Heather Chandler, the Almighty, kicks her out of the group, Veronica decides to bite the bullet and kiss Heather’s aerobicized ass... but J.D. has another plan for that bullet.
Based off the cult-classic film, lovers of 80s dark comedies will get a thrill from Heathers the Musical. Brought to you by the award-winning creative team of Kevin Murphy (Reefer Madness, “Desperate Housewives”), Laurence O’Keefe (Bat Boy, Legally Blonde) and Andy Fickman (Reefer Madness, She’s the Man). Heathers the Musical is a hilarious, heartfelt and homicidal show based on the greatest teen comedy of all time.
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Avenue Theater Company has given Heathers the Musival a maturity rating of R for themes relating to teen suicide, gun violence, sexual content, bullying, and homophobia.