HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL Makes Bay Area Premiere at Ray of Light Theatre Tonight

This is no joke, Ray of Light Theatre, San Francisco's non-profit musical theatre company, will be the Bay Area premiere of Heathers: The Musical. The first time the show has been seen since it closed off-Broadway late last year. Based on the 1989 cult classic film, Heathers kicks off Ray of Light's 15th anniversary season and runs tonight, May 22 through June 13 at the historic Victoria Theatre.

"Since we came across Heathers: The Musical, we knew it had to come to San Francisco and that ROLT had to do it," said Jason Hoover, artistic director of Ray of Light Theatre. "This show celebrates the weirdness of high school and the awesomeness of the '80s, and we can't wait for audiences to fall in love with Heathers as much as we have."

Coming off its stellar run off-Broadway at New World Stages, Heathers: The Musical tells the darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, the brainy and beautiful misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High: the Heathers. But before she can get comfortable atop the high school food chain, Veronica falls for the dangerously sexy new kid, J.D. When Heather Chandler, the Almighty, kicks her out of the group, Veronica decides to bite the bullet and kiss Heather's aerobicized ass. But not before J.D. makes other plans for that bullet.

To purchase single tickets or a Season Pass good for admission to Heathers and Ray of Light's fall show, LIZZIE, visit www.rayoflighttheatre.com. Season passholders will have exclusive early access to discounted tickets for our special event production of The Rocky Horror Show, just in time for Halloween.

For more information about Heathers: The Musical or to learn about the cast and creative team, visit rayoflighttheatre.com/heathers/.

Founded in 2001, Ray of Light Theatre has quickly developed a reputation for fresh interpretations of the classics and bold new musicals that push boundaries. Show highlights include Yeast Nation (2014), Triassic Parq (2014), CARRIE the Musical (West Coast premiere, 2013), Into the Woods (2013), Sweeney Todd (2012), Assassins (2011), Jerry Springer the Opera (West Coast premiere, 2010), The Rocky Horror Show (2008) and Bat Boy (2005, 2006). In addition to full productions, Ray of Light presents exciting new cabaret talent in its Cabaret Spotlight Series. For more information, visit us at www.rayoflighttheatre.com, on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.