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School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play

Arriving on Broadway for the first time nearly a decade after its Off-Broadway premiere, School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play reunites the powerhouse team behind Jaja’s African Hair Braiding Tony Award-nominated playwright Jocelyn Bioh and Tony Award-nominated director Whitney White for this bright, biting comedy.

 

  • Show Information

    Previews: September 8, 2026 Opening: September 28, 2026 Closing: November 1, 2026 Duration: TBD

    Group Information

    Group Minimum: 10

  • CAST

    Ama: Lucia Aremu Paulina: Denée Benton Eloise: Patina Miller Nana: Erin Morton Gifty: Nia Otchere-Sarfo Mercy: Jordan Rice Ericka: Jasmine Amy Rogers Headmistress Francis: Heather Alicia Simms

    CREATIVE STAFF

    Written by: Jocelyn Bioh Director: Whitney White Scenic Designer: Teresa L. Williams Costume Designer: Qween Jean Lighting Designer: Stacey Derosier Sound Designer: Cody Spencer

  • SYNOPSIS

    Becoming Miss Ghana 1986 would mean fame, fortune, and prosperity. At least, that’s what Paulina—the queen bee of Aburi Girls Boarding School—believes. When the pageant recruiter comes to school, Paulina and her crew pull out all the stops. But to their surprise, a new transfer student from America kicks the competition into a higher, far more personal gear.
  • Playing at:
    The Samuel J. Friedman Theatre
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