School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play

First Preview: Sep 8, 2026

Opening Date: Sep 28, 2026

Closing Date: Nov 15, 2026

Running Time: 01:25

https://www.manhattantheatreclub.com/shows/2026-27-season/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.

Broadway Play - Comedy Play - 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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