The Great Teen Musical Debate

Heathers, Mean Girls, Legally Blonde… what do all of these shows have in common? They all could be classed as ‘teen’ or ‘young adult’ musicals and their popularity has shaped an entire generation of theatre goers. On this week’s episode we unpack this phenomenon, chatting about the legitimacy of film to stage adaptations of this genre and the critical reception to these shows. We also question if we may be heading towards an over-saturation of the genre, and the lasting impact this could have.