Overview
- The stage adaptation opened October 27 at Stage 42, led by Laura Bell Bundy as Romy and Kara Lindsay as Michele.
- The production features a book by film screenwriter Robin Schiff, music and lyrics by Gwendolyn Sanford and Brandon Jay, direction by Kristin Hanggi, and choreography by Karla Puno Garcia.
- Critical reaction ranges from pans to warm notices, with a review roundup reflecting a middling average around 60 percent.
- Reviewers widely highlight energetic performances and Garcia’s choreography, including fresh takes on the reunion dance sequence.
- Common critiques target the book’s reliance on the film’s dialogue and a score many find forgettable, though some note bubblegum energy; the run is scheduled through March 1, 2026.