Know the Show: Mean Girls
Starlight’s 2025 AdventHealth Broadway Series begins next week! The first show in this year’s season is Mean Girls, a story of the ups and downs of high school friendships.
The musical focuses on Cady Heron, a teenage girl who transfers to a public school after being homeschooled her whole life while living in Africa. At school, she befriends outsiders Janis Sarkasian and Damian Hubbard who persuade her to infiltrate the “Plastics,” a clique of wealthy but insecure girls comprised of Gretchen Wieners, sweet but dimwitted Karen Smith, and the charming but ruthless Regina George.
When Cady devises a plan to end Regina’s reign, she learns the hard way that you can’t cross a Queen Bee without getting stung.
The Music
Mean Girls features a high-energy pop/rock score blending humor, teenage angst, and heartfelt moments.
The stage is set with a trio of tunes. “A Cautionary Tale” is sung by Janis and Damian, Cady’s first friends at the new school. It’s a cheeky introduction that warns the audience about the drama that’s about to unfold.
“Where Do You Belong” is a fun, Broadway-style number that presents Cady and the audience to North Shore High’s various social cliques. Finally, “Meet the Plastics” highlights the popular girls including Regina George.
Other notable songs include “Apex Predator,” a dark and edgy song about power dynamics; “Revenge Party,” a fast-paced, mischievous song plotting Regina’s downfall; and the showstopping villain song by Regina “World Burn.” Mean Girls ends on a positive note with “I See Stars,” a warm, optimistic group number about growth, unity, and forgiveness.
The Content
Major themes in Mean Girls include identity and conformity, blind judgement, bullying, insecurity, normalizing toxic behaviors, social media, and peer pressure. For content considerations, visit kcstarlight.com/content-transparency.
Pre-Show Activities
ARRIVE EARLY AND JOIN THE FUN! Before each Broadway performance, Starlight comes alive with exciting pre-show activities for all ages! From music and games to cultural experiences and special surprises, there’s always something new to discover — and it’s all included with your ticket.
For Mean Girls, get here early to enjoy lawn games, photo ops, and more.
Food + Beverage
Enjoy dinner and a show with dining in the Applause Club. Add it on at the time of purchase or buy it when you arrive. This year, we have delicious new options. Check out the menus for each show!
Be sure to try our great new concession options, including coffee drinks and hand-scooped ice cream!
Tickets + Parking
Tickets start at less than $20 including fees.
Groups of 10 or more can save on single tickets.
General parking is included with your ticket. Premium parking must be purchased in advance.
Parking is first come, first served. Two new paved parking lots will welcome visitors this year! The Orange Lot and Purple Lot are on the southeast side of the venue and will be used for free parking as well as additional accessible parking.
Guests who need accessible parking do not need to buy a Premium paved parking pass to access accessible parking.
Plan Your Visit
From bags to weather, here’s what you need to know before you head to Starlight.