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Jodie Steele Returns to Heathers Off-Broadway Dec. 19 After McKenzie Kurtz’s Final Bow

Standby Sara Al-Bazali covers Heather Chandler on Dec. 17–18.

Overview

  • McKenzie Kurtz played her final performance as Heather Chandler on Dec. 15, sharing a farewell message on Instagram.
  • Jodie Steele, who originated the role in the production’s West End staging, begins a limited encore engagement that runs through the end of January.
  • Steele previously stepped in earlier this season during Kurtz’s leave of absence.
  • The revival opened July 10 at New World Stages, directed by Andy Fickman with updates introduced in London.
  • The run has been extended to May 24, 2026, as the production continues with its reunited creative team.