CMT Mainstage Presents
Mean Girls : High School Version
March 1-10 • Featuring local performers ages 14-20
Auditions: December 11
Rehearsal Calendar – Mean Girls – 8.9.23
Mean Girls
“Mean Girls: The Musical” is a sensational Broadway production that brings the beloved movie to life with an electrifying score and captivating performances. Join Cady Heron as she navigates the treacherous world of high school, encountering the formidable Plastics and learning valuable lessons about friendship, identity, and staying true to oneself. Packed with catchy tunes and memorable numbers like “Apex Predator” and “I’d Rather Be Me,” the musical takes audiences on a hilarious and heartfelt journey through the ups and downs of teenage life. With its exuberant celebration of love, self-discovery, and the complexities of high school dynamics, “Mean Girls: The Musical” captures the essence of the iconic film while adding its own vibrant energy and theatrical flair. Brace yourself for a rollercoaster of emotions and an unforgettable experience that will leave you laughing, cheering, and reflecting on the power of kindness and acceptance.
Ivan Bracy Jr
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(he/him/his) is a graduate of Point Park University in Pittsburgh, PA where he received his BFA in Musical Theatre and dance minor. Since his graduation he’s worked with choreographers that have crafted for Beyonce, Nicki Minaj and others from various Broadway productions. Ivan has spent his professional career as an actor in the entertainment industry all over the nation with regional theaters, theme parks, concerts and with industrial companies. While at CMT as an actor you may have seen him as Donkey in Shrek, Seaweed in Hairspray and most recently an Angel in Kinky Boots. Others include Richie in A Chorus Line in Florida, Specs in Newsies and Benny in In the Heights in Pittsburgh, PA. Last season he broke into the artistic staff while directing and or choreographing Head Over Heels and Cinderella. Currently living in Chicago, Ivan continues to teach the arts to youth in programs such as the annual New York City Jimmy Awards where he urges kids to be challenged to take on new styles and jump over boundaries. Mean Girls is a story he’s grown up with and can’t wait to bring this #fetch high school world to the Montgomery. It’s been such an honor for him to be back at CMT and work with these extraordinary young artists. Please, enjoy the show! @ivanbracyjr
Armand Akbari
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Amie Jan