Heathers the Musical announces 2026 complete casting

Heathers The Musical has announced full casting for its London run and UK and Ireland tour.

Based on the 1989 film starring Winona Ryder and Christian Slater, the show, penned by Kevin Murphy and Laurence O’Keefe, first premiered in Los Angeles in 2013 before transferring to New York’s New World Stages in 2014. A revised version opened in London in 2018, featuring new material that has since been incorporated into the current New York production.

The musical has played three West End runs and three UK and Ireland tours to date, winning Best New Musical at the WhatsOnStage Awards in 2019. It was also filmed for streaming on the Roku Channel in 2022.

Veronica will be played by WhatsOnStage Award nominee Gerardine Sacdalan, revealed on stage at this year’s West End Live.

Confirmed on Friday were Louis Hearsey, who will play Jason “JD” Dean, while the Heathers will be composed of Liberty Stottor as Chandler, with Jessica Ibadin as Duke and WhatsOnStage Award nominee Lou Henry as McNamara.

Also appearing are Veronica Carabai (Black Power Desk) as Ms Fleming/Veronica’s Mom, Sophie Manners (professional debut) as Martha Dunnstock, Markus Södergren (Here and Now – The Steps Musical) as Kurt Kelly, Beau Jackson (professional debut) as Ram Sweeney, Reuben Browne (School of Rock) as Kurt’s Dad/Veronica’s Dad/Principal Gowan, with Christian De-Gallerie (Midnight) as Preppy Stud/Officer, Ellouise Delooze (The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical) as New Wave Party Girl, Caitlin Garcia (West End debut) as Drama Club Drama Queen, Alexander Howarth (West End debut) as Hipster Dork, Charlotte O’Rourke (Cruel Intentions The Musical) as Midwestern Surfer Punk, Thomas Oxley (Bonnie & Clyde) as Beleaguered Geek, Tola Sokoya (We Will Rock You) as Young Republicanette and Carys Taylor (professional debut) as Stoner Chick. It has also been confirmed today that John Gurdían will make his West End debut as Ram’s Dad/Big Bud Dean/Coach Ripper.

The show is directed by Andy Fickman, with choreography by Gary Lloyd, design by David Shields, lighting by Ben Cracknell, sound by Dan Samson and musical supervision by Jeremy Wootton and Will Joy.

Heathers will be the first production to open the Arts at Marble Arch. The new theatre has a 594-seat capacity and is the Art’s Theatre’s temporary home. The musical will play 52 performances from 9 July to 22 August. After that, a tour will open in Windsor – with complete dates revealed.