The preview also features cast member Jimmy Ray Bennett as he takes over the role of Ram’s Dad/Big Bud Dean/Coach Ripper, with original cast member Brian Martin returning as Kurt’s Dad/Veronica’s Dad/Principal Gowan.
The musical adaptation of the 1989 cult film that starred Winona Ryder and Christian Slater began performances on June 22, 2025 at New World Stages. It opened to the largest advance in the venue’s 21-year history, and has broken the house record four times.
Heathers features book, music and lyrics by Kevin Murphy (Reefer Madness The Musical) & Laurence O’Keefe (Legally Blonde The Musical, Bat Boy The Musical).
The cast also features Sara Al-Bazali (Standby Veronica Sawyer, Heather Chandler), Thalia Atallah (Swing – Drama Club Drama Queen, u/s Heather McNamara, Heather Duke, Martha), Emma Benson (Swing – Midwestern Surfer Punk, u/s Heather McNamara, Martha, Ms. Fleming), Daniel DiPinto (Ensemble – Preppy Stud, u/s Kurt, Kurt’s Dad, Ram’s Dad), James Caleb Grice (Ensemble – Beleaguered Geek/Officer McCord, u/s J.D., Kurt, Ram), Louis Griffin (Swing – Fresh Prince of Ohio, u/s J.D., Ram, Kurt’s Dad), Devin Lewis (Ensemble – Hipster Dork, u/s J.D., Kurt, Ram), Kiara Michelle Lee (Ensemble – Young Republicanette, u/s Veronica, Heather Chandler, Heather Duke), Syd Sider (Ensemble – Stoner Chick, u/s Martha, Ms. Fleming), and Cecilia Trippiedi (Ensemble – New Wave Party Girl, u/s Veronica, Heather Chandler, Heather McNamara).
