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Do you want to see the most fetch show in town?

Then you will want to grab your pink and come on down to the Keller Auditorium

and catch the Broadway sensation Mean Girls while they are in Portland!

Mean Girls has become one of those iconic movies that EVERYONE has seen. It is know for it’s witty one-liners and relatable high school moments. In fact we have all been victim of a mean girl sometime in our lives. As much as I absolutely adore the movie, I couldn’t help but worry if I was going to be disappointed with the Broadway production, after all I know most of the movie word for word. Needless to say, I had some pretty high expectations. I can now whole heartedly say I LOVED this production of Mean Girls from the beginning to end. They made sure to include and touch upon every single magic moment you anticipate! 

One of the best inclusions of the show, was their ability to incorporate all the set changes. They had an amazing set up of digital screens that helped seamlessly transform the stage from school, to the mall, to the cafeteria all in a blink. 

They did an amazing job with casting. I am sure most of us can agree that all of the characters in Mean Girls is very personality base, as in, we are already coming in with a big idea on how each character should talk, act and interact with others. That is a very hard thing to do when there are very high expectations and I must say they all nailed the characters personalities on the head. 

You may be wondering…. what about the songs? Yes, I was curious too how they would blend a sound track in but I love how they embellished the storyline to really reflect the moments and paint the picture to make this on stage performance a fresh blend of comical and emotionally deep. Damian- Eric Huffman, couldn’t have done a better job making you love his character, I left wanting to be his best friend. I absolutely loved his musical number “Where do you belong” performed with Janis – Mary Kate Morrissey and Cady – Danielle Wade.  Just wait for the song “What’s Wrong With Me?” song by Gretchen – Megan Masako Haley.  We all knew that she was hurting in the movie but you really feel for her and the pain she is going through in the musical. 

I highly suggest you go see this show, it offers such a carefree, fun and upbeat mood, something we all need in our lives right now. Tickets are still available. 

Please note, they are doing mobile tickets at the moment so, double check that all your information is correct at checkout. And, please reference the Broadway in Portland covid safety protocols below.  

 

 

MEAN GIRLS Playing in Portland Oregon, November 10-14!

PORTLAND, OR – Broadway in Portland is pleased to announce the First National Tour of Mean Girls—the record-breaking new musical comedy produced by Lorne Michaels, Stuart Thompson, Sonia Friedman, and Paramount Pictures based on the hit film—will be coming to Keller Auditorium from Wednesday, November 10 through Sunday, November 14 as part of the 2021-2022 Broadway Season. Mean Girls features a book by nine-time Emmy Award® winner Tina Fey, based on her screenplay for the film, music by three-time Emmy Award® winner Jeff Richmond; and lyrics by two-time Tony Award® nominee Nell Benjamin. Tony Award® winner Casey Nicholaw directs and choreographs.

Synopsis

Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this naïve newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order? By taking on The Plastics, a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. But when Cady devises a plan to end Regina’s reign, she learns the hard way that you can’t cross a Queen Bee without getting stung.

New York Magazine calls Mean Girls “HILARIOUS! A smart, splashy new musical that delivers with immense energy, a wicked sense of humor and joyful inside-jokery.” Chicago Tribune said “Tina Fey writes FUNNIER, SMARTER, SHARPER satire than anyone else in the business.” People Magazine calls the show “FRESH, FUN AND INFECTIOUS – Jeff Richmond and Nell Benjamin’s songs keep the laughs coming!” The New York Daily News said Mean Girls “TICKLES THE EARS, EYES AND FUNNY BONE – the direction by Casey Nicholaw packs style, invention and red bull-force energy.” And, Entertainment Weekly calls it “A MARVEL: DAZZLING & HILARIOUS!”

The creative team includes Scott Pask (Set Design), Gregg Barnes (Costume Design), Kenneth Posner (Lighting Design), Brian Ronan (Sound Design), Finn Ross & Adam Young (Video Design), Josh Marquette (Hair Design), Milagros Medina-Cerdeira (Make-Up Design), Mary-Mitchell Campbell (Music Director), John Clancy (Orchestrations), Glen Kelly (Dance and Incidental Music Arrangements), Mary-Mitchell Campbell, Jeff Richmond, and Natalie Tenenbaum (Vocal Arrangements), Howard Joines (Music Coordinator), and Telsey + Co / Bethany Knox, CSA (Casting).

 

Tickets are available on-line at www.BroadwayInPortland.com

Mean Girls (Original Broadway Cast Recording), produced by Atlantic Records, is now available.

 

BROADWAY IN PORTLAND COVID PROTICAL- 

COVID-19 Health and Safety Update – Vaccine and Mask Requirements:

In an effort to protect the health and wellbeing of Broadway in Portland patrons, artists and staff, proof of full vaccination with an FDA or WHO authorized vaccine will be required for entry for all performances.

Patrons unable to be vaccinated will be required to show proof of a negative Covid PCR test taken within 72 hours prior to the performance or a negative COVID-19 antigen test taken within 24 hours prior to the performance.

Guests unable to be vaccinated due to a medical condition or a closely held religious belief, and children under 12 will be required to show proof of a negative Covid test within 72 hours prior to the performance, or a negative COVID-19 antigen test taken within 24 hours prior to the performance.

Staff will check for proof of vaccination and/or negative Covid tests at the doors as a condition of entry. Additionally, guests will need to provide photo ID that matches the name on the proof of vaccination. Children without photo ID will need to be accompanied by an adult. Acceptable forms of proof include: CDC or WHO vaccination card, a photocopy of the card or a photo of the card on a mobile device. Cardholders must be at least two weeks past receiving their second dose in a two-dose series (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna), or a single-dose of Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

A number of additional safety protocols will be in place in Keller Auditorium include including digital ticketing, rigorous cleaning and disinfection practices, hand sanitation stations and the use of MERV 13 filters for increased filtration.

Masks will be required for all patrons and staff (regardless of vaccination status), except while actively eating or drinking.

 

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