Ellwood-Hughes, Pip (August 6, 2018). "Heathers 30th Anniversary 4K Restoration Review". Entertainment Focus. Heather Graham, then 17, was offered the part of Heather Chandler but turned it down due to her parents' disapproval of the film. [16] Kim Walker, who was dating Slater at the time, was offered the role instead. Lisanne Falk, 23 years old at the time, lied and said she was in her late teens during the audition. It was only after she was cast that she revealed her true age. [16] 17-year-old Shannen Doherty wanted the role of Veronica, but Ryder had been cast, so the producers asked her to audition for Heather Chandler. Doherty was more interested in playing Heather Duke and ended up giving an "amazing" reading as Duke, which secured her the part. The producers wanted her to dye her hair blonde to match the other "Heathers", but Doherty refused, so they compromised on her having red hair. [16] Filming [ edit ] Veronica goes with Chandler to a frat party, where she refuses to have sex with one member, unlike Chandler, who was coerced to perform oral sex. When Veronica drunkenly vomits on Chandler, she vows to destroy Veronica's reputation as retaliation. Later, J.D. shows up at Veronica's house, and they have sex outside. They express to each other their mutual hatred of Chandler's tyranny. The Heathers musical is based on the 1989 film of the same name, starring Winona Ryder and Christian Slater. The Heathers film won the Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature, and screenwriter Daniel Waters won the Edgar Award for Best Motion Picture Screenplay. The song "Teenage Suicide (Don't Do It)" by the fictional band Big Fun was written and produced for the film by musician Don Dixon, and performed by the ad hoc group "Big Fun", which consisted of Dixon, Mitch Easter, Angie Carlson, and Marti Jones. [31] The song is included on Dixon's 1992 greatest hits album (If) I'm a Ham, Well You're a Sausage. [32]

A Heathers musical film was recorded at The Other Palace. Find out more about the recording from Heathers cast member, Hannah Lowther. When did Heathers premiere? Hewis, Ben. "Cast announced for Heathers the Musical at The Other Palace" whatsonstage.com, May 22, 2017 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#). Shannen Doherty, Original 'Heathers' Star, Confirmed for TV Land Reboot". The Hollywood Reporter. November 22, 2016 . Retrieved April 12, 2017.

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Heathers transferred to the West End at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, running from September 3, 2018, to November 24, 2018. [14] [13] A new song for Veronica, "I Say No", as well as a few script changes to Act 2 were added for the transfer.

At Westerburg High School in Sherwood, Ohio, Veronica Sawyer becomes part of a popular-but-feared clique that includes three wealthy and beautiful girls with the same first name: Heather Duke, Heather McNamara, and the ruthless queen bee, Heather Chandler. Tired of the clique abusing its power, Veronica longs for her old life with her kinder but less popular friends. She becomes fascinated with Jason "J.D." Dean, a new student and rebellious outsider (whose mother committed suicide, and whose wealthy father abused people), after he pulls out a gun and fires blanks to scare football-player bullies, Kurt and Ram. Age of Aquarius reaches Ohio. Resentful of today’s entitled youth, protective of the underdogs. Despite a penchant for self-promotion, genuinely cares about the students in her charge.

Hoad, Phil (October 4, 2018). "Double trouble: the hard life of the movie doppelganger". The Guardian. A cast album was recorded on April 15–16, 2014, with an in-store and digital release of June 17, 2014. [8] It was released a week early on June 10, 2014.

The world premiere of Heathers: The Musical (High School Edition) took place on September 15, 2016, at Pearce Theatre, J.J. Pearce High School, Richardson, Texas. [58] [57] Brazilian version [ edit ]

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Waters created a specific set of slang and style of speech for the film, wanting to ensure that the language in the film would have "timeless" quality instead of just reflecting teen slang at the time. [50] The film is among the most cited in the Oxford English Dictionary. [51] Related projects [ edit ] Possible film sequel [ edit ] Welcome to our beginner’s guide to Heathers The Musical! We’re thrilled to take you on a journey through the key aspects of this brilliant musical. GIRL 1: NEW WAVE GIRL – (16-18) She wants her MTV and dresses accordingly. Voice: belt to at least C# (a soprano up to high A/B is also a plus). Stepping into the lead role of geeky teen, turned popular girl is Miracle Chance ( Be More Chill), as Veronica Sawyer. Beside her, in the role of Jason ‘J.D’ Dean is Ellis Kirk ( Dear Evan Hansen).

A workshop of the musical opened at The Other Palace, London which held 5 presentations in the Studio from 30 May to June 3, 2017. The workshop featured Charlotte Wakefield as Veronica Sawyer. [11] Due to its adult themes, Heathers the musical is not typically recommended for a 12 year old. However, there are no age restrictions for theatre productions, so children can attend with an accompanying adult. Who is the Red Heather? In 2016 White Plains Performing Arts Center (WPPAC) presented the NY Regional Premiere of the production to sold-out audiences. [25] [26] [27] [28] Various local productions have cast a non-male actor as J.D., such as Stanford University's Ram's Head Theatrical Society in May 2021 [29] [30] featuring Emily Saletan as Janie "J.D." Dean. [31] Australia [ edit ]Brantley, Ben (April 1, 2014). "The Rich Girls are Going to Lose, for Once". The New York Times . Retrieved May 27, 2019. The Heathers musical features a book, music and lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe and Kevin Murphy. Together, they've previously worked on musicals including Bat Boy and Legally Blonde. Who is in Heathers in London? McNamara convinces Veronica to go with her, Kurt, and Ram on a double date. J.D. finds the four teens that evening in a field, and Veronica leaves with him as Kurt passes out, while Ram rapes McNamara. The boys spread a false rumor about Veronica performing oral sex on them, ruining her reputation. J.D. proposes that he and Veronica lure the boys into the woods, shoot them with tranquilizers, and humiliate them by staging the scene to look like they were lovers participating in a suicide pact.