The cult classic movie Mean Girls has taken over TV and now it’s headed to Philly to take over the stage. Mean Girls The Musical is coming to Philadelphia. It’s also genius that the opening night takes place on October 3, which is basically a national holiday thanks to Mean Girls.
Nicole talks to MaryRose Brendel (Karen) and Mikaela Rada (Ensemble). Noting that MaryRose grew up doing theatre camps at Kimmel Cultural Campus with Broadway Dreams and Mikaela graduated from the University of the Arts with a BFA in Dance.
Listen to Nicole’s interview here:
MEAN GIRLS is the hilarious hit musical from an award-winning creative team, including book writer TINA FEY composer JEFF RICHMOND (“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”), lyricist NELL BENJAMIN (Legally Blonde) and director CASEY NICHOLAW (The Book of Mormon).
Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. Soon, this naïve newbie falls prey to a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. But 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.
New York Magazine cheers, “MEAN GIRLS delivers with immense energy, a wicked sense of humor and joyful inside-jokery.” USA Today says, “We’ll let you in on a little secret, because we’re such good friends: GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!”
Fun fact, Mean Girls was written and created by Philadelphia’s own Tina Fey. It’s so wild to think about how genius she is that she wrote the whole movie by herself! Makes sense she’s so smart and that she’s from Philly. The movie came out in 2004, which is so wild that it was almost 20 years ago. There is also a Mean Girls Movie Musical that is coming out in 2024, which is the actual 20th anniversary.
9 Songs That Show Love To Philadelphia, The City Of Brotherly Love
Here are 9 songs that show love to Philadelphia, the City Of Brotherly Love.
Philadelphia is a big-time music town. Hall & Oates, Jill Scott, DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, Chubby Checker, Bill Haley & The Comets, The Hooters, Todd Rundgren, Boyz 2 Men, The Roots, etc… Those were just the artists that came to the top of mind. Believe me, there are tons more!
Philly is home to some of the best music venues past and present in the country. The Fillmore, Franklin Music Hall(formerly the Electric Factory), The Met, Union Transfer, The Mann Center, World Cafe Live, The Dell Center, The Theatre of the Living Arts (TLA), and the Kimmel Center. Those are the venues that are still around and thriving.
Did you know American Bandstand started right here in Philly? True story! It premiered in Philly in 1952 on what is now WPVI – Channel 6. Dick Clark took over the hosting duties in 1956 and the rest is history.
My parents tell me that American Bandstand was THE TV show back then. Everyone wanted to be on the show because they not only played the best music to dance to but they would have awesome live performances.
Check out the video below of The Jackson 5 performing live on American Bandstand!
Philly is so in touch with the music scene that it has its own Philadelphia Music Walk of Fame. You can find it in Center City on the Avenue of the Arts. Some notable members that are honored with their names on the Walk of Fame consist of: Patti LaBelle, Boyz 2 Men, Frankie Avalon, John Coltrane, Dizzy Gillespie, Teddy Pendergrass, Todd Rundgren, Dick Clark, Jerry Blavat, Jim Croce, Daryl Hall, John Oates, Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff, Joan Jett, Peter Nero, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Kevin Eubanks, The Trammps, The Roots, Sister Sledge, Jill Scott, The Bacon Brothers, Leslie Odom Jr.
We are talking LEGENDS!
Lots of these artists credit Philadelphia as giving them their start. I did some research and tried to find the most memorable songs that love to the City of Brotherly Love.
Take a look below:
Bruce Springsteen - Streets of Philadelphia
Bruce Springsteen lends his voice to the Philadelphia movie soundtrack for this classic. Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington were both brilliant in the film as Tom Hanks earned his first Oscar win.
Fresh Prince - Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Theme
This is just a classic. Will Smith, the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, the basketball court scene. Everyone in the world knows the lyrics to this song.
Elton John - Philadelphia Freedom
If you think of a Philly song, this may be the first one to come to mind. Thank you to Sir Elton John for showing the City of Brotherly Love some British love!
DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince - Summer Time
This Philly duo helped put Philly hip hop on the map. The music video is amazing with the 2 guys riding in the back of a car all around the city.
Neil Young - Philadelphia
Neil Young was brilliant on this song also on the Philadelphia movie soundtrack.
Boyz 2 Men - Motown Philly
The iconic 90’s boy band show love with this love letter to their city.
Hall & Oates - Fall In Philadelphia
The Philly natives show love to their hometown with this beautiful song.
Bill Conti - Gonna Fly Now
Can you get more Philly than this song? You can just see it… Rocky running up the Art Museum steps. It exudes Philly!
MFSB - The Sound of Philadelphia
Another Philly staple. 2 words: Soul Train. “I’m Don Cornelius, and as always in parting, we wish you love, peace and soul!”
Nicole Michalik is the afternoon drive host on 925XTU. She has been with the station for the past 5 years and was named CRS New Face of Country Music. Nicole always had a strong love for pop-culture and has been working in entertainment since her college internship. As a content creator for 925XTU, Nicole writes articles on Philly happenings, sports, celebrity relationships, pop culture moments and anything else she finds fun and exciting!
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