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School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play tickets

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School hierarchy and beauty-pageant ambition collide in Jocelyn Bioh’s comedy.

Scheduled through November 15, 2026

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Approximately 80 minutes, with no intermission

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Broadway, New York

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At Ghana's Aburi Girls Boarding School in 1986, Paulina has an established place at the top of the social hierarchy and hopes of entering the Miss Ghana pageant. An American transfer student changes the balance. Jocelyn Bioh's School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play is directed by Whitney White at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. The current Broadway engagement is announced through November 15, 2026, with an approximate running time of 80 minutes and no intermission.

This might be your show if…

Fans of sharp social comedy
Audiences interested in friendship and status
Visitors seeking a shorter spoken play

Worth knowing: Social exclusion and beauty standards are central; No intermission; Limited run ending November 15, 2026

Look beneath the competition

A school hierarchy can make rules feel obvious even when no one has written them down. Watch who sets those rules, who benefits from them, and what happens when a newcomer does not fit the arrangement. The pageant ambition adds another layer: approval from outside the school can make an everyday contest over popularity feel like a route to an entirely different future.

The familiar idea of a queen bee offers an accessible starting point, but the setting and characters deserve attention in their own right. Avoid treating the subtitle as a promise of a stage version of a different franchise. The useful comparison is a shared interest in social power, not an assumption that the stories or cultural perspectives are interchangeable.

A compact evening that still leaves questions

An 80-minute running time can make planning easier, but brevity does not mean the subject is slight. Comedy can make a social rule visible before revealing what it costs the person living under it. If you are attending with friends, a good conversation afterward might start with whose behavior you recognized and whether laughter changed your understanding of it.

Because there is no intermission, take care of practical needs before entering the auditorium. Arrive with enough time to find your seat without rushing, and do not build a plan that depends on leaving midway. The production's late seating policy is limited and subject to discretion, so punctuality is the most reliable way to see the full performance.

Choosing a date and a seat

The announced closing date is November 15, 2026. If you are visiting after that date, do not assume a supplier listing establishes an extension. For a visit within the engagement, check the exact performance and current availability before planning the rest of the evening. A limited run makes the calendar important even when the play itself is relatively short.

For an ensemble comedy, it helps to see interactions across the stage as well as individual expressions. Compare the available seat information with your preferred balance of proximity and perspective. Read restrictions carefully and resolve access needs before purchase. The Samuel J. Friedman is on West 47th Street, so a nearby meal can fit comfortably if you leave time for the theater's arrival process.

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THEATER LOCATION & ACCESS

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Samuel J. Friedman Theatre
261 West 47th Street, New York, NY 10036

MTC lists an elevator serving theater levels and accessible restrooms, plus a motorized lift for certain front Orchestra locations. There are stairs within seating areas, and wheelchair and transfer locations are specifically designated. Confirm the exact location and any lift assistance before purchasing.

Check the performance date and time before traveling. Admission rules and accessibility arrangements are specific to the production and theater. Contact the venue for requirements that affect your visit.

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YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED

School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play FAQs

Is this the Mean Girls musical?

No. This is Jocelyn Bioh's play set at a Ghanaian boarding school. The subtitle points toward social rivalry, but it does not make the work an adaptation of the separate Mean Girls franchise.

How long is the play?

Manhattan Theatre Club lists approximately 80 minutes without an intermission. Allow a little extra time for leaving the building before scheduling your next activity.

What is the announced closing date?

The current Broadway engagement is announced through November 15, 2026. A later date should not be presented as available without a new authoritative extension announcement.

Where is the Broadway production?

It is at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on West 47th Street. Check the time and venue on your confirmation when organizing your group.

Do I need to know the Miss Ghana pageant?

No specialist knowledge is needed. The premise establishes the pageant as a source of ambition, and the school relationships provide a direct way into the story.

Can I arrive after the start?

Do not plan to. The producer describes restricted late seating subject to discretion, and there is no intermission. Arriving early gives you the best chance to see the entire performance.