GET IN, LOSERS: MEAN GIRLS, THE MUSICAL STORMS THE DUNELLEN THEATRE THIS SEPTEMBER!
Pack your pink, grab your besties, and head to the Historic Dunellen Theatre as The Actors Studio of New Jersey presents Mean Girls, The Musical, Live on Stage!
The Actors Studio of New Jersey will bring Mean Girls, The Musical to the historic Dunellen Theatre this fall, with performances running September 11 through September 20, 2026. Based on the beloved 2004 film written by Tina Fey, the musical brings the Plastics, North Shore High School, and all the razor-sharp comedy of the Mean Girls universe to the live stage for a limited two-weekend engagement.
Performances are scheduled for Friday, September 11 at 8:00 PM (Opening Night); Saturday, September 12 at 8:00 PM; Sunday, September 13 at 2:00 PM; Friday, September 18 at 8:00 PM; Saturday, September 19 at 8:00 PM; and Sunday, September 20 at 2:00 PM (Closing Night). All performances take place at the Dunellen Theatre, 458 North Ave, Dunellen, NJ. Tickets are available for purchase on our online box office.
ABOUT MEAN GIRLS, THE MUSICAL
With a book by Tina Fey and music and lyrics by Jeff Richmond and Nell Benjamin, Mean Girls, The Musical is a sharp, hilarious, and surprisingly heartfelt story about surviving the social jungle of high school. Based on Fey's iconic 2004 film — itself inspired by Rosalind Wiseman's book Queen Bees and Wannabes — the musical premiered at Washington, D.C.'s National Theatre in October 2017 before opening on Broadway in 2018, where it went on to win the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Book of a Musical.
Packed with chart-topping songs, razor-sharp humor, and a message about the power of authenticity, Mean Girls, The Musical is a celebration of what happens when you stop trying to fit in and start owning who you are.
CAST
Leading the company is Savannah Fouchi as Cady Heron, Madi Barnes as Regina George, Natalie Pace as Gretchen Wieners, Kaileigh Fiorillo as Karen Smith, Brooke Nagel as Janis Sarkisian, Dylan Godbey as Damian Hubbard, Scott Silagy as Aaron Samuels, Xavier Rosado as Kevin Gnapoor, and Kiley Rose Burke Perez as Ms. Norbury and Douglas McLaughlin as Mr. Duvall.
Rounding out the company are Cassie Espinoza, Katelyn Loss, Makayla LaBode, Megan Schmiedhauser, James Henri, Tyler Benson, and Marquise Neal.
CREATIVE & PRODUCTION TEAM
Mean Girls, The Musical is directed and choreographed by Michael Restaino, Artistic Director of The Actors Studio of New Jersey, with music direction by Alex Birchwale and associate choreography by Coldin Grundmeyer. Heather Welsh serves as Associate Director and Chandy Bennett as Intimacy Director.
The production team includes James Russo as Production Manager and Lighting Designer, Dan F. Sims as Company Manager, and Joey Palazzo as Stage Manager. The design team features Rob Delgado as Wig Designer, Michael Restaino as Costume Designer, Chuck Lid as Set Designer, and Scott Festa as Sound Engineer.
THE ACTORS STUDIO OF NEW JERSEY IN RESIDENCY AT THE DUNELLEN THEATRE
Opened in 1921, the Dunellen Theatre is a historic Middlesex County landmark, originally built as a 500-seat movie house and now beautifully reimagined as a home for live entertainment. Located at 458 North Ave in Dunellen, NJ, the theatre serves as the residency home of The Actors Studio of New Jersey, bringing a full season of live, professional theater to the heart of the community.
Founded in May 2024, The Actors Studio of New Jersey is a professional nonprofit theater company dedicated to pushing the boundaries of theatrical innovation while maintaining accessibility and meaningful community engagement. ASNJ is committed to cultivating a vibrant center for artistic excellence that supports both emerging artists and seasoned professionals, celebrating the exceptional talent within the New Jersey theater community and beyond.
ASNJ is proud to be in residency at the historic Dunellen Theatre, a partnership that reflects a shared commitment to the advancement of live theatrical arts in the Dunellen community and the greater Middlesex County region. Together, they are building a creative home where bold, professional theater can thrive and grow for seasons to come. This season and residency are funded in part by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA).
PERFORMANCE & TICKET INFORMATION
Dunellen Theatre, 458 North Ave, Dunellen, NJ 08812September 11-20, 2026 — Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00 PM, Sundays at 2:00 PM
Opening Night: Friday, September 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Closing Night: Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Tickets available at : https://www.tickettailor.com/events/theactorsstudioofnewjerseyinc/2168912