School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play

<p>School Girls is coming to Broadway &amp; <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCWWOlVbcfbFN9Y7rlAM1ilg" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> ⁨@bwaySHO⁩ </a> spoke with the cast and creative team during their press day. </p><p>Enjoy full interviews from Sho aka <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCWWOlVbcfbFN9Y7rlAM1ilg" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> ⁨@bwaySHO⁩ </a>. and get a behind the scenes look at one of the most anticipated plays of the season with a remarkable star-studded cast</p><p>See you at the SHO!</p><p>Cast &amp; Creative Team -- Playwright Jocelyn Bioh, director Whitney White and the cast of School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play, featuring Lucia Aremu (Regional: Cold War Choir Practice, Becky Nurse of Salem) as Ama, Tony Award nominee Denée Benton (Broadway: Natasha, Pierre and The Great Comet of 1812; Hamilton; Into the Woods; Television: “The Gilded Age”) as Paulina, Tony Award winner Patina Miller (Broadway: Pippin, Into the Woods, Sister Act; Television: “Madam Secretary”; Film: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay) as Eloise Amponsah, Lucille Lortel and Drama Desk Award nominee Erin Morton (Off-Broadway: Heathers The Musical) as Nana, Nia Otchere-Sarfo (Regional: Call Me From the Grave; Apple TV: “Murder Bot”) as Gifty, Jordan Rice (Tour: Jaja’s African Hair Braiding; Apple TV: “Swagger”) as Mercy, Tony Award nominee Jasmine Amy Rogers (Broadway: Boop!; Off-Broadway: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee; NY City Center Encores!: The Wild Party) as Ericka, and Obie Award winner Heather Alicia Simms (Broadway: Purlie Victorious; Off-Broadway: Fairview; By the Way, Meet Vera Stark) as Headmistress Francis.</p><p>About the SHO -- Becoming Miss Ghana 1986 would mean fame, fortune, and prosperity. At least, that’s what Paulina—the queen bee of Aburi Girls Boarding School—believes. When the pageant recruiter comes to school, Paulina and her crew pull out all the stops. But to their surprise, a new transfer student from America kicks the competition into a higher, far more personal gear. </p><p>The production begins performances on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street). </p><p>Opening night is Monday, September 28, 2026 </p><p>Beyond The SHO Credits </p><p>Filmed by Jenna James &amp; bwaySHO</p><p>Edited by Jenna James</p><p>Theme song by Ethan Crystal &amp; Garrett Poladian</p><p>Vocals by SLee</p>