West End HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL will be filmed for release

Currently running at The Other Palace, the hit musical (directed by Andy Fickman) has been taken off sale from 3 to 19 May and the filming will take place over the two weeks ahead of a future release (with details to be revealed). Performances will resume on Friday 20 May and the show will run through to 4 September 2022.

As part of the shoot there will be two live performances, and a ballot will be held for tickets, with details to be announced. Casting is to be confirmed for the show.

Director Andy Fickman said: "Heathershas captured the hearts and imaginations of so many people in the UK since it was first produced here in 2018. This marks an exciting next step in the show's journey."

CEO of BK Studios David Gilbery: "This is a brilliant opportunity for us to bring this hit show to so many more audiences on a global scale, and we're proud to be partnering with such a prolific studio in making that happen."

The film is being created by Steam Motion and Sound, who are also currently working on screen captures of Waitress, Bonnie and Clyde (in concert) and The Prince of Egypt.

Heathers is based on the cult classic film of the same name. It has book, music and lyrics by Kevin Murphy and Laurence O'Keefe, with choreography by Thriller Live's Gary Lloyd, designs by David Shields, lighting by Ben Cracknell and sound by Dan Samson.

Looking forward to this. I own the original cast recording and, while imperfect (and making story changes that I don't like but understand the logic of), it really has its charms. I'm sure the filmed version will have quite substantial changes from that version--hasn't this show gone through a lot of revision over the years?--but still interested in seeing it, and expecting to enjoy it.

Updated On: 4/28/22 at 12:12 PM

Also not a fan of this show, though I actually think the score is better than the libretto, even if it falls into the same problems.

Anyone who knows this production, does it at least have a better set than the Off Broadway one?

Broadway was never the point. Once you’ve got a licensing deal and a good cast recording, getting more licensed productions is the point.

I LOVE Heathers. Easily one of the best contemporary Broadway scores in the past decade. So many good songs, and love the orchestrations. Glad this found so much love in England since the off-Broadway version (cast aside) was crap.