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School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play

Opening Date: Sep 8, 2026
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School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play
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Samuel J. Friedman Theatre
261 W 47th St, New York, NY 10036
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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. Arriving on Broadway for the first time nearly a decade after its Off-Broadway premiere, School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play reunites the powerhouse team behind Jaja’s African Hair Braiding—Tony Award-nominated playwright Jocelyn Bioh and Tony Award-nominated director Whitney White—for this bright, biting comedy.

Presented by Manhattan Theatre Club.
BroadwayPlay - ComedyPlay - Drama
Written By
  • Jocelyn Bioh
Director
  • Whitney White

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    Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri: Noon to 8 pm Wed: Noon to 8 pm (If there is a matinee, 10 am to 8 pm) Sat: 10 am to 8 pm Sun: 10 am to 7 pm

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    Central Parking System, 257 West 47th St (Broadway and 8th Ave). Call (212) 262-9778

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    The restrooms are wheelchair accessible and located on the lower level and Mezzanine level.

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    Water fountain is accessible at 36" AFF.

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    8 seats available for wheelchair seating.

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