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Here’s a riddle for you: Name an early 2000s movie that was turned into a musical, that then became another movie about the musical?
How about that for a Jeopardy! question?
The answer is: “Mean Girls (2024).”
Gracing theaters a mere 20 years after the original movie starring Lindsay Lohan, the remake features a new cast of pristine looking Plastics, but much of the old cast folks will remember. It’s also still under the creative direction of Tina Fey.
No, I have not yet seen the movie, although I am tempted to.
The 1990s/early 2000s movie to musical pipeline has been plaguing pop culture and confusing Google searchers for years now. It begs the question: Why do stories putting bullies at the forefront get so much hype?
Perhaps it’s because the “cool girl clique” is true to life and uses that truth to stress the importance of women being kind to one another. Given the 2023 shock wave of the “Barbie” movie and even Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” movie, it seems girl-power flicks are crossing over into this year.
If you don’t make it to the movies to see “Mean Girls,” you could spend your time going to local Butler events this weekend. Just don’t spend too much time outside. It’s cold out there!
Auditions for Hobnob Theatre’s production of “The Importance of Being Ernest” run Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 20 and Jan. 21. There are roles for up to six males and four females. Audition materials will be provided. To sign up, complete an audition form on the company’s website, hobnobtheatre.com/auditions.
Enjoy “A Night at the Races,” an event that starts at 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at the Mars VFW, 331 Mars Valencia Road, Adams Township. Admission is $30, and all proceeds benefit the Seneca Valley Wrestling Association. You must be 21 or older to attend. For tickets and more information, email nrg33184@gmail.com or call 724-866-0227.
Auditions for Musical Theatre Guild’s production of “The Bridges of Madison County” are taking place Sunday and Monday, Jan. 21 and 22, at the performance center in Butler Memorial Park. You can fill out the audition form, schedule an audition slot, and see requirements for the audition via the website mtgbutler.org.
Have some fun in the snow by submitting photos of your creations to Butler County Parks and Recreation. The Snow Creations Contest allows you to use your imagination and build something outside, all for a chance to win a 2024 Alameda Waterpark membership! Submit photos of your art and architecture to AlamedaPark@co.butler.pa.us by March 1 to have a shot at the prize.
Purchase tickets in advance for the Butler County Symphony Orchestra’s next concert, “Romeo and Juliet,” which takes place Feb. 3 in the Butler Intermediate High School auditorium. Tickets are available for presale at $30 for adults and $10 for students and children when you visit butlersymphony.org/concerts/romeo-juliet.
