Cinematic Soirées: Heathers the Musical

The Show Spotlight

• Heathers the Musical (2018) – The pep rallies are sinister, the cafeteria politics are cutthroat, and in Westerberg High, power comes in the form of scrunchies and snark. This filmed West End production takes the twisted brilliance of the 1989 cult film and infuses it with an electrifying pop-punk score. At its heart is Veronica Sawyer, a high school nobody who suddenly finds herself part of the elite clique of Heathers—until her new boyfriend, J.D., turns their social domination into something far more sinister. Hilarious, biting, and unapologetically bold, Heathers the Musical is a high-energy, darkly comedic spectacle that turns high school hierarchy into a deadly game.

The Cozy Chic Look

• A midnight-black sweatshirt, oversized and effortlessly cool, paired with plaid sweatpants in classic Westerberg High colors, and quirky mismatched socks—because why blend in when you can stand out? The perfect look for watching high school’s most iconic mean girls rule the stage.

The Snack & Sip Pairing

• A cherry soda, fizzy and bright, as iconic as the bold red scrunchie at the heart of the show. Paired with salty pretzel bites, because nothing says high school cafeteria drama quite like a classic, no-nonsense snack.

The Show Breakdown

• Why It’s a Pick: Wickedly witty, endlessly quotable, and packed with killer musical numbers, Heathers the Musical takes the cult classic film and transforms it into an exhilarating theatrical experience. Whether you’re here for the biting satire, the absurdly catchy songs, or the dark humor, this show delivers on every front.
• Standout Moments: The showstopping Candy Store, the hauntingly twisted Meant to Be Yours, and Veronica’s triumphant moment in I Say No—each song hits like a rebellious anthem.

The Mood & Experience

• The neon glow of the screen flickers across the room as the first beats of Beautiful fill the air. The fizz of cherry soda dances against your tongue, the salty crunch of pretzels grounding you in the chaos of Westerberg High. You smirk at the dark humor, laugh at the absurdity, and get lost in the high-octane, rule-breaking, scrunchie-stealing world of the Heathers. For an afternoon, you’re not just watching—you’re part of the clique.

Check out our other Cinematic Soirées: 42nd Street (2019) here. What cult classic musical makes you want to embrace your rebellious side? And more importantly—how would you make an afternoon of it?

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