Megan Hill and Jessica Aubrey to Captain London Cast of But I’m a Cheerleader: The Musical | Playbill

International News Megan Hill and Jessica Aubrey to Captain London Cast of But I’m a Cheerleader: The Musical

The queer coming-of-age musical returns to the Turbine Theatre this fall.

Megan Hill and Jessica Aubrey Mark Senior

But I'm a Cheerleader: The Musical has announced its cheer squad members! The musical returns to the The Turbine Theatre October 7, with a Gala Night October 11 and performances continuing through November 27.

Jessica Aubrey (Bedknobs and Broomsticks) and Megan Hill (Maria Friedman and Friends - Legacy) will lead the cast as all-American Megan and rebel Graham, respectively. Joining them in the cast are Louis Amir Hook (Here Comes Santa Claus) as Jalal, Kenneth Avery-Clark (Violet) as Dad/Larry, Inez Budd (Heathers) as Sinead, Georgina Hagen (Heathers) as Mary Brown, Freddie Love (Crash Course) as Mom/Lloyd, Michael Mather (Jet Set Go) as Jared/Rock, Patrick Munday (The Sorcerer’s Apprentice) as Dolph, Julian Quijano (The 12 Tenors) as André, Noel Sullivan (How To Survive an Apocalypse) as Mike, and Ash Weir (Dr Who: Time Fracture) as Kimberly/Hilary. Josie Kemp (Les Misérables) and Ciaran Spencer, in his professional stage debut, will be the Super Cheerleaders. Hook and Love will also cover the roles of Mike and Mary Brown, respectively.

Based on the cult favorite film of the same name, But I'm a Cheerleader follows Megan, an all-American high school cheerleader with a perfect life—until her friends and family reveal they suspect her of being a lesbian, and send her to True Directions rehabilitation camp to set her straight.

"We had an incredible sell-out season earlier this year, and learned a huge amount about the show we’re creating and indeed its audience," said artistic director Paul Taylor-Mills in an earlier statement. "We’re committed to creating the best possible version of the show and are thrilled to have an opportunity to present it again this autumn.”

With a book and lyrics penned by Bill Augustin, the show features music by Andrew Abrams, and direction by Tania Azevedo. Jamie Babbit conceived and directed the original film, which featured a screenplay by Brian Wayne Peterson.

The musical first ran at The Turbine February 18–May 8. It was originally presented as part of MTFestUK at The Other Palace in 2019.

But I'm a Cheerleader is presented by Taylor-Mills and Bill Kenwright in association with Adam Bialow, and by special arrangement with Lionsgate.

See photos from the musical's first run at The Turbine Theatre earlier this year below.

Check Out New Photos of But I'm a Cheerleader: The Musical

 
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