Patina Miller, Denée Benton & Jasmine Amy Rogers to Star in School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play on Broadway

Manhattan Theatre Club has announced the full cast for the Broadway premiere of Jocelyn Bioh’s play 'School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play.' The production, directed by Whitney White, will star Patina Miller, Denée Benton, and Jasmine Amy Rogers, with performances beginning in September 2026.
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This announcement highlights significant cultural programming in the New York theater scene and the continued prominence of diverse storytelling on Broadway.
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