Heathers: The Musical

Name: Heathers: The Musical
Start: 2026-06-25T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-10-25T18:00:00.000Z
Location: New World Stages, Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan

Off-BroadwayCult musical

Heathers is that rare stage property whose fanbase grew AFTER the original run — the cast album went viral with a generation that knows every riff, and performances now run on rock-concert energy. The show itself earns it: a genuinely sharp dark comedy about teen cruelty with an anthemic pop-rock score. Go with (or as) a musical-theater kid and watch the room vibrate; it's one of off-Broadway's most electric fan atmospheres.

What to expect

A high-energy 2.5 hours with intermission in the New World Stages complex — expect a young, vocal crowd, merch lines and dark comedic content (violence, suicide themes) played with satirical intent.

Good to know

New World Stages, 340 W 50th St — same complex as several other long-runners
Content deals satirically with violence and suicide — best for ~14+
The fan crowd is part of the experience; embrace it
Saturday and Sunday performances
TKTS and discount availability is common

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Common questions

Is it like the movie?

It follows the film's story with a softer landing and a pop-rock score that's become famous in its own right.

Why is the audience so intense?

The cast album is a streaming-era phenomenon — many attendees know every word before they arrive.

Heathers: The Musical

What to expect

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