School Girls: Or, The African Mean Girls

Jocelyn Bioh's play School Girls: Or, The African Mean Girls is a comedic and insightful look at the intense world of teenage ambition. This production brings the acclaimed work back to the New York stage, offering a sharp commentary on beauty standards and social hierarchies within an elite Ghanaian boarding school. It’s a chance to see a play that earned significant praise during its initial run. This engagement at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, presents a straightforward theatrical experience in a classic Broadway setting. Audiences who appreciate witty dialogue and character-driven narratives, particularly those with a satirical edge, will find this a compelling evening in New York.