Heathers resonates because it uses a "candy-coated" aesthetic to tackle heavy themes like bullying, teen suicide, and the desperate need for belonging. While the satire is sharp and the jokes are biting, the show ultimately advocates for kindness and the hope that high school—and the people in it—can be "beautiful."
Beautiful: The massive opening number that establishes the school's social ecosystem. heathers the musical full
Meant to Be Yours: A chilling, frantic solo that showcases J.D.’s descent into madness. heathers the musical full