Nearly 30 years ago, Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion introduced the world to two hilarious, stylish BFFs who love each other as much as they love a good outfit. Now, the duo has a new party to get dressed up for, and you don’t need to be in the Sagebrush High School yearbook to attend: The 1997 film has been adapted into an Off-Broadway musical.
Romy & Michele: The Musical stars theater veterans Laura Bell Bundy (Legally Blonde: The Musical) and Kara Lindsay (Newsies) as the titular Valley Girl besties—made famous in the film by Mira Sorvino and Lisa Kudrow—who travel back home to Tucson, Arizona for their 10-year high school reunion with a plan to impress their old classmates by lying about their success. Endlessly quotable and with a wardrobe to die for, the comedy’s been beloved since it was released, with a sequel reportedly now in development. Just like the film, the musical—directed by Kristin Hanggi with original music and lyrics by Gwendolyn Sanford and Brandon Jay and a book by the original screenwriter Robin Schiff—is a testament to friendship, being true to yourself, and never claiming to be the inventor of Post-It notes.
