“For what is clearly one of the past decade’s most loved plays, this Broadway debut is a beautiful homecoming.” By Juan A. Ramirez, Sep 28
Rated5/5 stars
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School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play
Samuel J. Friedman Theatre · 1h 20m
Opened Sep 28, 2026 · Closes Nov 15, 2026
Pre-Broadway tryout: critics first reviewed this show at Goodman Theatre (scored 85/100). See the tryout reviews →
20 Rave
12 Positive
1 Mixed
1 Negative
Critics' Take
Critics praise Bioh's comedy as funny and heartbreaking, with Whitney White's exuberant direction and standout performances elevating a familiar mean-girls story through its Ghanaian setting and sharp exploration of colorism and identity.
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Critic Scorecard
34 reviews20 Rave
12 Positive
1 Mixed
1 Negative
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Weighted by outlet tier · Counts
- Tier 1: 100%
- Tier 2: 75%
- Tier 3: 40%
- Tier 4: 20%
“Jocelyn Bioh's pageant comedy lands its laughs and its reckoning with colorism in equal measure.” By Emily Chackerian, Sep 28
Rated5/5 stars
“Thank you, Jocelyn Bioh and director, Whitney White for bringing this message to the stage in such a charming and enjoyable fashion!” By Brittany Crowell, Oct 17
Rated4.7/5 stars
“Deeply funny, exceptionally smart, and impeccably staged, this School Girls earns top honors.” By James Wilson, Sep 28
“School Girls or, The African Mean Girls Play...goes beyond the standard tropes of high schoolers being nasty about classmates' clothes, grades, or lack of cool to raise more profound questions about values, beauty, and prejudice.” The Recs Staff, Oct 6
Rated5/5 stars
