“Mean Girls,” the beloved film that became a cultural phenomenon, was eventually adapted into a hit Broadway musical. Fans of the movie were thrilled to discover that the musical pays homage to the original with a multitude of cleverly placed Easter eggs. These hidden nuggets not only enrich the experience but also provide a delightful treat for viewers with a keen eye for detail. Here are the 19 best Easter eggs found in the “Mean Girls” musical.

1.The Burn Book Prologue– The musical opens with a nod to the infamous Burn Book, setting up its importance just like in the film.

2.Original Lines Turned Lyrics– Iconic lines from the movie, such as “She doesn’t even go here!” have been masterfully woven into song lyrics.

3.Damian’s Pink Shirt– As tribute to Damian’s unforgettable line about Wednesdays, he can be spotted wearing pink in scenes that supposedly take place on a Wednesday.

4.The Plastics’ Introduction– The stage rendition mirrors the slow-motion entrance of Regina George and The Plastics, akin to their iconic school hallway walk.

5.Kevin G’s Rap Reprisal –Kevin G’s talent show rap makes an unexpected comeback, much to the delight of fans.

6.The Projection Room Above The Auditorium– This line from Gretchen Wieners gets a clever visual callback on stage.

7.Janis’ Artwork– Subtle replicas of Janis Ian’s paintings from her bedroom in the movie can be seen as stage backdrops.

8.Mrs. Norbury’s Outfits– Tina Fey’s character’s wardrobe has been translated from screen to stage with remarkable attention to detail.

9.Regina’s Halloween Bunny Costume– A quick glimpse of Regina’s bunny costume during the Halloween sequence is a direct reference to her attire in the film.

10.”Cool Mom” Camcorder– Amidst one scene, you can find Regina’s “cool mom” filming with an old-school camcorder, just like in the movie.

11.Cady’s “Africa” Attire– In various scenes, Cady wears clothing that subtly references her life in Africa, as told at the beginning of both movie and musical.

12.Mathlete Jackets– The mathletes wear jackets nearly identical to those donned by their movie counterparts.

13.The Choreography Callbacks– Certain dance movements during musical numbers mirror iconic choreography from the film.

14.Glen Coco’s Cameo– Glen Coco, or rather his name, makes a hilarious cameo, igniting audience applause each time.

15.Trang Pak & Coach Carr Scandal– This scandalous storyline gets its moment on stage with quick-witted references.

16.The Lunchroom Map Layout– An onstage representation of North Shore High’s cafeteria perfectly captures the lunchroom map scene from the movie.

17.Amphibian DNA Line– A geeky reference thrown by Cady about amphibian DNA gets integrated into one of her songs; it’s subtle and effective.

18.Cafeteria Tray Incident– Just like in film, Cady has an unfortunate interaction involving her cafeteria tray, signaling her social downfall.

19.The Final Bow’s Burn Book Closure– The closing scene of the musical gives closure to ‘The Burn Book’ saga cleverly tying up both versions’ overarching narrative theme.