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School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play

First Preview: Sep 8, 2026
Opening Date: Sep 28, 2026
Closing Date: Nov 1, 2026
School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play

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Playing @
Samuel J. Friedman Theatre
261 W 47th St, New York, NY 10036
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

Cast
  • Lucia Aremu
  • Denée Benton
  • Patina Miller
  • Erin Morton
  • Nia Otchere-Sarfo
  • Jordan Rice
  • Jasmine Amy Rogers
  • Heather Alicia Simms

Written By
  • Jocelyn Bioh

Director
  • Whitney White

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Accessibility

  • Parking

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

    The restrooms are wheelchair accessible and located on the lower level and mezzanine level.
  • Elevator/Escalator

    A motorized lift provides easy access to seats in the front orchestra on house left (rows AA – F, odd-numbered seats) for those who have difficulty with stairs. Audience members who want to use this lift should speak with a member of the theatre staff when they arrive.
  • Water Fountain

    Water fountain is accessible at 36" AFF.
  • Wheelchair Info

    There are six wheelchair seats in the orchestra and one wheelchair seat in the mezzanine.
  • Assisted Listening System

    Assistive listening devices and hearing-aid compatible devices are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. Please see an usher or staff member to acquire your device.
  • Folding Armrests

    There are six seats with foldable armrests in the orchestra, and two in the mezzanine.
  • Visual Assistance

    Braille and Large Print versions of all Playbills are located at the podium to the left as you enter the inner lobby of the theatre. Audio description is available on-demand at any performance at the Friedman Theatre beginning 3 weeks after opening night.

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