In New York, the off-Broadway revival of Heathers the Musical has become a phenomenon, smashing records at New World Stages—the same venue that hosted the show's original 2014 run.
The story takes place in the 1980s at Westerboro High School, where the popular and ruthless clique, "The Heathers," rule the social hierarchy. Heather Chandler (Heather 1), Heather Duke (Heather 2), and Heather McNamara (Heather 3) are the trio of popular girls who dictate the school's social scene. When new student Veronica Sawyer joins the school, she becomes embroiled in the Heathers' world and, through a series of events, becomes complicit in their mean-spirited pranks and bullying.
Windsor (Theatre Royal, Aug 26–29), Leeds (Grand Theatre, Sept 1–5), Nottingham (Theatre Royal, Sept 8–12), Coventry (Belgrade Theatre, Sept 15–19), Darlington (Hippodrome, Sept 22–26), Poole (Lighthouse, Sept 29–Oct 3), Leicester (Curve, Oct 6–10), Peterborough (New Theatre, Oct 13–17), Sheffield (Lyceum Theatre, Oct 20–24), Blackpool (Grand, Oct 27–31), Cheltenham (Everyman, Nov 3–7), Dublin (Bord Gais Energy Theatre, Nov 17–21), and Oxford (New Theatre, Nov 24–28). heathers the musical new full
The musical premiered with a sold-out Los Angeles tryout in 2013 before transferring off-Broadway to New World Stages in 2014. In 2018, a revised version opened in London's West End, featuring new songs and script changes that have since become standard. The musical went on to win at the WhatsOnStage Awards in 2019 and has since played three West End runs and three UK and Ireland tours.
Now running at New World Stages through September 2026. In New York, the off-Broadway revival of Heathers
: A tour of Australia and New Zealand is set for 2026, followed by a U.S. national tour beginning in spring 2027 [39]. : For those unable to see it live, the Heathers: The Musical
Throughout the musical, the characters tackle themes such as identity, social status, peer pressure, and the darker aspects of high school life. The show features a range of musical styles, from rock and pop to dark and moody ballads. When new student Veronica Sawyer joins the school,
The 2026 production marks a significant expansion of the musical’s reach. Following multiple sold-out West End runs and previous UK tours, this new, extensive tour promises to bring the revised, high-energy version to even more cities across the UK and Ireland. Key 2026–2027 Tour Highlights