Northeast State Theatre to present 'Heathers: The Musical'

The Northeast State Community College Department of Theater will stage the outrageous dark comedy "Heathers: The Musical" April 16 to 19 at the Ballad Health Center for the Performing Arts Theater. At Westerberg High, popularity is a matter of life and death. Veronica Sawyer is a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit struggling to find her way. When the school's powerful and cruel trio of Heathers takes Veronica under their dark wings, her dreams of popularity start to come true. The clique clicks until the enigmatic teen rebel, J.D., arrives on the scene. J.D. teaches Veronica that while it may be dangerous to be nobody, it can be fatal to be somebody. Based on the film written by Daniel Waters, "Heathers: The Musical" delivers as a hilarious, heartfelt and homicidal musical based on one of the greatest teen comedies of all time. It is a moving love story, riotous comedy and unflinching look at the joys and anguish of high school. Evening performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on April 16, 17 and 18. A matinee performance takes place at 2 p.m. on April 19. All performances are being staged in the Ballad Health Regional Center for the Performing Arts Theatre at the College's Blountville campus, 2425 Highway 75. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. Tickets are general admission and only available online at https://www.thenortheaststate.com/heathers. "Heathers: The Musical" contains strong language and mature themes, including murder, suicide, sexual violence and references to eating disorders. Audience discretion is advised. The production's book, music and lyrics are by Kevin Murphy and Laurence O'Keefe. The play is being produced by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Northeast State honors requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities. Direct requests can be made at least 10 days in advance to (voice and TTY) 423-279-7640.