Cruel Intentions: The '90s Musical Tickets
About Cruel Intentions: The '90s Musical
Return to high school – and this time it’s going to be super glamorous! The dark teen cult classic Cruel Intentions, which starred Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe, Reese Witherspoon, and Selma Blair, premiered 25 years ago, and is now brought to the stage in stiletto-sharp style by the producers of mega-hit Heathers the Musical. Book tickets on TodayTix today.
Based on Pierre Choderlos de Laclos’s 1782 novel Les Liaisons dangereuses, this ‘90s update is set among the 1% in a Manhattan private school. Popular and manipulative queen bee Kathryn Merteuil is asked to look after new girl Cecile. Her playboy stepbrother Sebastian is planning to seduce the headmaster’s daughter, Annette. A tangled web of intrigue and amorality ensues.
The score, including songs by Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, TLC, NSYC, Natalie Imbruglia, The Verve, and more is performed by a cast of up-and-coming musical theatre stars. The jukebox musical has never been such a decadent pleasure! The show has already received rave reviews and the run has extended to 19 May. Book tickets on TodayTix now.
Run time
1hr 55min.
Categories
Age
Ages 15+.
Start date
11th January, 2024
End date
19th May, 2024
Cruel Intentions: The '90s Musical cast and creative team
By: Jordan Ross, Lindsey Rosin, Roger Kumble, based on a screenplay by Kumble
Songs by: Various artists
Director: Jonathan O’Boyle
Choreography: Gary Lloyd
Cast list: Rhianne-Louise McCaulsky (as Kathryn), Daniel Bravo (as Sebastian), Abbie Budden (as Annette), Rose Galbraith (as Cecile), Josh Barnett (as Blaine), Jess Buckby (as Ms Bunny Caldwell/Dr Greenbaum), Nickcolia King-N’Da (as Ronald), Barney Wilkinson (as Greg)
Design: Polly Sullivan
Costumes: Polly Sullivan
Lighting: Nick Richings
Sound: Chris Whybrow
Other info: Music direction by Denise Crowley
Venue
Directions
Location: Fringe/Off West End
Railway station: Victoria
Bus numbers: 16, 38, 52, 73, 82, 42, 148
Night bus numbers: (Victoria Bus Station) 24, 36, 148, C2, N2, N11, N16, N38, N44, N52, N73, N136
Car Park: Eccleston Bridge Road
More information about Cruel Intentions: The '90s Musical
Cruel Intentions: The ‘90s Musical was first performed in a bar in Los Angeles in 2015, followed by an Off Broadway run in 2015-16, and a US tour. The show made its UK premiere when it was presented at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2019.
Based on the aforementioned pre-French Revolution literary classic about the aristocracy behaving badly, the story shows just how cruel teenagers – especially obscenely wealthy ones – can be. And all while delivering endless stingers from the fabulously quotable script, belting out classic pop songs, and looking far more chic in their ‘90s-inspired costumes than any teenager has a right to.
The production is directed by Jonathan O’Boyle, who first directed the show in Edinburgh and at Spiegeltent Palais du Variété in 2019. O’Boyle is Director of the School of Musical Theatre at ArtsEd. A noted interpreter of classic musical comedy, his upcoming productions include Barnum at the Watermill Theatre and White Christmas at the Mill at Sonning. If you loved the high school backstabbing of Heathers the Musical (which shares the same producers), you’ll be sure to love this!
What to watch for
- The book for the musical is co-written by Roger Kumble (with Lindsey Rosin and Jordan Ross), who wrote and directed the original film.
- The original soundtrack featured Placebo’s “Every You Every Me”, the Verve’s “Bitter Sweet Symphony”, and Counting Crows’s “Colorblind.” These numbers also feature in the musical.
- Numbers from the Spice Girls were added for the UK production – it’s impossible to indulge in ‘90s nostalgia without some Girl Power!
- Cruel Intentions is one of several ‘90s teen classics to be based on classic literature: Clueless is based on Jane Austen’s Emma, Ten Things I Hate About You on Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew, and She’s All That on George Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion, Perhaps one of these will get the musical treatment next – though Pygmalion has been done before!
Frequently asked questions
What is Cruel Intentions: The '90s Musical about?
Everyone's ‘90s favourite Cruel Intentions receives the musical treatment. This seductive show delves into the machinations of filthy rich young New Yorkers, accompanied by a pulsating score of ‘90s pop favourites. If you loved the original, this musical version, from the producers of Heathers The Musical, is even more diabolically brilliant!
How do you get tickets for Cruel Intentions: The '90s Musical?
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Which theatre is Cruel Intentions: The '90s Musical at?
Cruel Intentions: The '90s Musical is at London's The Other Palace - Main Theatre, which is located at 12 Palace Street, London, SW1E 5JA.
What is the age recommendation for Cruel Intentions: The '90s Musical?
Ages 15+.
What is the running time of Cruel Intentions: The '90s Musical?
Cruel Intentions: The '90s Musical runs for 1hr 55min.
What are the songs in Cruel Intentions?
Cruel Intentions includes pop hits “Losing My Religion”, “Torn”, “The Sign”, “No Scrubs”, “Genie in a Bottle”, “Sometimes”, “Symphony”, and many more.
Who wrote Cruel Intentions?
Cruel Intentions is written by Jordan Ross, Lindsey Rosin, and Roger Kumble (based on the film by Roger Kumble).
Who directed Cruel Intentions?
Cruel Intentions is directed by Jonathan O’Boyle.
Is Cruel Intentions good?
Cruel Intentions is based on a hit ‘90s film, featuring a score of ‘90s pop favourites and has received rave reviews from London Theatre, The Times, Time Out, and more. What's not to love?
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