Heathers the Musical performs at Lyceum Theatre in Sheffield

The rock musical Heathers, based on the 1989 film, is currently performing at the Lyceum Theatre in Sheffield. The production follows Veronica Sawyer, a teenager who attempts to navigate high school social hierarchies by joining a popular clique known as the Heathers, only to become entangled with a mysterious and sinister character named J.D.

Performances feature Gerardine Sacdalan as Veronica and Louis Hearsey as J.D. Critics have noted Sacdalan’s ability to balance powerhouse vocals with emotional tenderness, while Hearsey has been praised for bringing a youthful yet believable intensity to the dark role of J.D. The production includes music and lyrics by Kevin Murphy and Laurence O’Keefe, with direction by Andy Fickman and choreography by Gary Lloyd.