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Taraji P. Henson, Cedric 'The Entertainer' to star in 'Joe Turner's Come and Gone' on Broadway

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Henson makes her Broadway acting debut, and Cedric returns to the first time since his 2008 debut, in the second revival of August Wilson's 1988 drama.

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If you're seeing a show for a special occasion, you might opt to splurge on the best seats in the house — learn more about location and pricing to help you plan.

Everything you need to know about ‘Ragtime’ on Broadway

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Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, and Brandon Uranowitz lead the musical adaptation of E. L. Doctorow’s novel, returning this fall after a hit Off-Broadway run.

Everything you need to know about ‘Mamma Mia!’ on Broadway

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The beloved musical comedy featuring the songs of ABBA has its first Broadway revival in 2025, returning to the same venue where the original run began.

Best Broadway shows in New York in July 2025

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Discover our top picks for Broadway shows and Off-Broadway shows to see this month, including new shows premiering and last-chance shows closing this month.

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Here are our top picks of New York theatre to check out in July 2025, including summer blockbusters and exciting new Off-Broadway shows across the city.

'Six' becomes longest-running show at the Lena Horne Theatre

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The two-time Tony Award-winning pop musical by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, about the wives of Henry VIII, has performed at the Broadway venue since 2020.

‘BOOP! The Musical’ to close on Broadway

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The three-time Tony Award-nominated show at the Broadhurst Theatre follows classic cartoon character Betty Boop on an adventure through modern-day New York City.

Initial casting announced for Manhattan Theatre Club's 'Punch,' 'The Monsters'

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James Graham's *Punch* will play on Broadway in fall 2025, and Ngozi Anyanwu's *The Monsters* will play off Broadway in winter 2026 as part of the institution's season.

‘Dead Outlaw’ to close on Broadway

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The seven-time Tony Award-nominated musical, based on a true story, transferred to the Longacre Theatre after a multi-award-winning Off-Broadway premiere.

Billy Porter and Marisha Wallace to star in 'Cabaret' on Broadway; show sets closing date

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*Cabaret*'s current stars Orville Peck and Eva Noblezada will continue as The Emcee and Sally Bowles through July 20.

How very! *Heathers* off Broadway has extended due to popular demand, with tickets now available through January 25, 2026. Get [*Heathers* tickets](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/42261-heathers-the-musical) on New York Theatre Guide.

The cult classic musical began performances June 22 and was originally scheduled to play at New World Stages through September 28. The same venue was also home to the world premiere of the *Heathers* musical, adapted from the 1989 Winona Ryder/Christian Slater movie, in 2014.

*Heathers* is a dark comedy about high school nobody Veronica as she gets catapulted into the school's popular clique, the Heathers, while also falling for mysterious new kid J.D. — who teaches her that it kills to be a somebody.

The main Off-Broadway *Heathers* cast includes Lorna Courtney as Veronica Sawyer, Casey Likes as Jason “J.D.” Dean, McKenzie Kurtz as Heather Chandler, Olivia Hardy as Heather Duke, Elizabeth Teeter as Heather McNamara, Tony Award nominee Kerry Butler as Ms. Fleming/Veronica’s Mom, Erin Morton as Martha Dunnstock, Xavier McKinnon as Ram Sweeney, Cade Ostermeyer as Kurt Kelly, Ben Davis as Ram’s Dad/Big Bud Dean/Coach Ripper, and Cameron Loyal as Kurt’s Dad/Veronica’s Dad/Principal Gowan.

[Read our interview with stars Lorna Courtney and Casey Likes.](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatre-news/interviews/heathers-stars-casey-likes-and-lorna-courtney-continue-to-rule-nycs-teen-theatre-scene)

*Heathers* features a book, music, and lyrics by Kevin Murphy and Laurence O’Keefe, based on Daniel Waters's screenplay. Andy Fickman directs, and Gary Lloyd choreographs, with additional dhoreography by Stephanie Klemons.

Get [*Heathers* tickets](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/42261-heathers-the-musical) now.

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Heathers The Musical

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*Heathers* is a dark musical comedy that’s, in wonderful and campy ways, partly a satire of high school life. This comes as no surprise looking at the creators, Kevin Murphy and Laurence O’Keefe, who have churned out high-octane hits like *Legally Blonde, Bat Boy*, and *Reefer Madness*. Like those previous shows, *Heathers* showcases young characters contending with the pains of adolescence and growing up. The musical does not shy away from heavier material as suicide, mental health, body image issues, and drug use are all addressed. 

Nonetheless, there are many laughs (and great songs) along the way. A precursor to the film Mean Girls (and its subsequent stage show), *Heathers* was ahead of its time as a late-80s film and continues to resonate with young audiences today. 

The show first premiered in 2013 in Los Angeles before running off Broadway the following year. This new production originated in 2018 in the West End before going on two national tours, and an encore engagement in the West End earlier last summer.

## What to watch for

- *Heathers* features hit songs like “Seventeen,” “Lifeboat,” and “Freeze Your Brain.”
- London Theatre raved, “There’s a reason these young fans keep coming back to the show, regardless of where it is staged. This musical has the power to tap into all of the tempestuous emotions associated with being a teenager.”
- Produced by Bill Kenwright Ltd., Paul Taylor-Mills, and Jerry Goehring, the production is directed by Andy Fickman with choreography and associate direction by Gary Lloyd.
- The original film starred Winona Ryder, Christian Slater, Shannen Doherty, Lisanne Falk, Kim Walker, and Penelope Milford.

## Important information

- This production uses loud sound effects including gun shots.
- This production uses theatrical haze and smoke.
- Strobe or flashing lights are used in this production.
- Contains strong language and mature themes including murder, suicide, sexual violence and references to eating disorders. Audience discretion is advised.
- Children under 4 years old will not be admitted.
- No weapons permitted on the premises. No outside food or beverages, electric scooters, e-bikes, or battery-powered transportation devices, except when medically necessary.
- All items are subject to inspection. Anything brought into the theatre must fit on your lap or completely under your seat without blocking any aisles. Avoid bringing packages, luggage, and backpacks. Some items must be checked.
- The use of cameras, cell phones, and other recording devices during the show is strictly prohibited by law, except when used for accessibility services.

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*Heathers* is a musical comedy based on the cult film and follows Veronica as she tries to navigate teenage issues, first love, and three Heathers who rule the school with an iron fist.

See the extremely popular musical come to New York City. *Heathers* the musical, now a long-running hit in London, comes to the Big Apple on its 2025 tour.

In *Heathers*, based on the hit film, Veronica Sawyer navigates the dicey waters of Westerberg High School: her friend is bullied for being fat, she crushes on a mysterious, brooding boy, and the Heathers reign supreme. A trio of girls all with the first name Heather are conniving, thorny, and all-powerful. Will Veronica be able to beat the Heathers at their own game without losing herself along the way?

*Heathers* features hit songs like “Seventeen,” “Lifeboat,” and “Freeze Your Brain” in this adaptation by Kevin Murphy and Laurence O’Keefe, two musical theatre writers who know how to write fun, campy roles and songs for young artists — especially in shows that are stage adaptations. Murphy wrote the book and lyrics for *Reefer Madness* and O’Keefe wrote the music and lyrics for *Legally Blonde*.

Despite those energetic musicals, *Heathers* does deal with darker themes, including body image issues, suicide, bullying, and more. However, such issues are what make the musical popular amongst a younger generation.

A four-star hit, “the cult classic film *Heathers* may have premiered in 1989, but its darkly comedic storyline about high school growing pains still bites,” London Theatre raved. “There’s a reason these young fans keep coming back to the show, regardless of where it is staged. This musical has the power to tap into all of the tempestuous emotions associated with being a teenager.”

Do you have what it takes to survive the Heathers?

## Important information

- This production uses loud sound effects including gun shots.
- This production uses theatrical haze and smoke.
- Strobe or flashing lights are used in this production.
- Contains strong language and mature themes including murder, suicide, sexual violence and references to eating disorders. Audience discretion is advised.
- Children under 4 years old will not be admitted.
- No weapons permitted on the premises. No outside food or beverages, electric scooters, e-bikes, or battery-powered transportation devices, except when medically necessary.
- All items are subject to inspection. Anything brought into the theatre must fit on your lap or completely under your seat without blocking any aisles. Avoid bringing packages, luggage, and backpacks. Some items must be checked.
- The use of cameras, cell phones, and other recording devices during the show is strictly prohibited by law, except when used for accessibility services.

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*Heathers* is a dark comedy and musical based on the cult 1989 film. It follows Veronica Sawyer, a student who navigates social hierarchy and teenage issues in her high school, run by a trio of popular girls all named Heather.

Lorna Courtney stars as Veronica Sawyer in [*Heathers The Musical*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/42261-heathers-the-musical) off Broadway at [New World Stages](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/new-world-stages) from June 22 to September 28, 2025.

Courtney is best known for her Tony Award-nominated performance in the title role of *& Juliet* on Broadway. She was also nominated for a Drama League Award for Distinguished Performance and won the Clive Barnes Award for Theatre.

Additional Broadway credits include *West Side Story* and *Dear Evan Hansen*.

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Casey Likes stars as J.D. in [*Heathers The Musical*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/42261-heathers-the-musical) off Broadway at [New World Stages](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/new-world-stages) from June 22 to September 28, 2025.

Likes is known for his back-to-back breakthrough Broadway performances as William Miller in *Almost Famous*, which marked his Broadway debut in *Almost Famous*, and as Marty McFly in *Back to the Future: The Musical*, for which he received an Outer Critics Circle Award nomination.

He has also played Gene Simmons in the film *Spinning Gold* and appeared in other films like *Dark Harvest, Everything Must Go*, and *The Birch*.

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McKenzie Kurtz stars as Heather Chandler in in [*Heathers The Musical*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/42261-heathers-the-musical) off Broadway at [New World Stages](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/new-world-stages) from June 22 to September 28, 2025.

Kurtz is a Broadway actress who made her debut as Anna in *Frozen* on Broadway. She also starred as Glinda in the 20th anniversary Broadway cast of [*Wicked*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/1-wicked-musical-tickets) and as Cassandra in *The Heart of Rock and Roll*.

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Olivia Hardy stars as Heather Duke in in [*Heathers The Musical*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/42261-heathers-the-musical) off Broadway at [New World Stages](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/new-world-stages) from June 22 to September 28, 2025.

Hardy is best known for playing Delia in *Kimberly Akimbo*, the 2023 Tony Award winner for Best Musical, on Broadway. She also played Duckling Donna in the first national tour of *Summer: The Donna Summer Musical*.

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Elizabeth Teeter stars as Heather McNamara in in [*Heathers The Musical*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/42261-heathers-the-musical) off Broadway at [New World Stages](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/new-world-stages) from June 22 to September 28, 2025.

Teeter is best known for her starring Broadway roles as Lydia in *Beetlejuice*; Betty in *The Crucible* (opposite Saoirse Ronan), Young Elizabeth in *The Audience* (with Helen Mirren), and Jane Banks in *Mary Poppins*. Off Broadway, she earned an Audelco Award nomination for starring as Lily in *The Secret Life of Bees*.

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Kerry Butler stars as Mrs. Fleming/Veronica's Mom in in [*Heathers The Musical*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/42261-heathers-the-musical) off Broadway at [New World Stages](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/new-world-stages) from June 22 to September 28, 2025.

Kerry Butler is celebrated for originating comic roles in multiple contemporary musicals. Her stage credits included Penny Pingleton in *Hairspray,* Audrey in *Little Shop of Horrors,* Barbara in *Beetlejuice,* and Elle Woods in *Legally Blonde.* Butler received a Tony Award nomination for her performance in *Xanadu*.

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New World Stages is a renowned theatre venue located in the bustling heart of New York City. This five-theatre complex is designed to accommodate a wide variety of performances, from avant-garde productions to blockbuster musicals. Each theatre in the complex is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and an intimate, comfortable seating layout, providing theatre patrons with a unique and immersive experience. The interior design of New World Stages presents a fusion of art and architecture, featuring a lobby filled with rising and falling stage curtains and top-notch facilities. This versatile and contemporary theatre venue has played host to numerous award-winning productions since its inception. The bars and restrooms at the venue have been designed keeping in mind the comfort and convenience of all visitors. There is also a gallery space which showcases art from emerging artists around the world. **Getting to New World Stages**: The venue is conveniently situated at 340 West 50th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues. The venue is easily accessible via subway; the C & E trains stop at 50th street, a mere one-block's walk from the theatre. Additionally, several parking garages offer discounted rates to theatre-goers.

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Located beneath the Worldwide Plaza between Times Square and Hell’s Kitchen, New World Stages is a modern performing arts complex with five theatres for Off-Broadway productions.

The building was constructed in 1994 on the site of the third Madison Square Garden. It first opened as a Loews Cineplex Entertainment multiplex cinema, which closed in 2001.

For the next three years, the building underwent substantial renovations and finally reopened as Dodger Stages in 2004, designed by architects Beyer, Blinder, and Belle. The theatre complex was renamed New World Stages on March 16, 2006, and Stage Entertainment assumed sole ownership of the property. The Shubert Organization took over ownership and operation on November 17, 2017.

All five spaces have between 100 and 500 seats, officially deeming New World Stages an Off-Broadway venue. Stage 1 and Stage 3 are the largest theatres in the complex with 499 seats. Stages 2 and 4 offer a 350-seat capacity. Stage 5 is the smallest venue with 199 seats. The Green Room is the official bar and lounge for New World Stages, but it can also be a performance space.

## How to get to New World Stages off Broadway

New World Stages is closest to the 50th St. subway stop on the C and E lines. The nearest bus stop is 9 Av./W 50 St. on the M11 line.

## Where is *The Play That Goes Wrong* playing?

*The Play That Goes Wrong* is at New World Stages' Stage 4. The comedy play made its Broadway debut in 2017, and after running there for two years, it transferred off Broadway.

Previous productions that enjoyed long Off-Broadway runs at New World Stages after closing on Broadway are *Jersey Boys* and *Avenue Q*.

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New World Stages, located in New York between Times Square and Hell’s Kitchen, is a modern performing arts complex housing five Off-Broadway theatres.

New World Stages is a five-theatre complex in New York known for hosting a variety of performances. It's easily reachable via subway.

The 2014 musical adaptation of the cult classic 1989 film is having its first major NYC revival at New World Stages, where it premiered a decade ago.

'Heathers' tickets now available through January 2026

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