A live recording of the West End stage production “Heathers: The Musical” will be made available through Roku as a Roku Original special on the Roku Channel. On Friday, September 16, the special will be streamable in the United States.
The musical adaption of the 1989 cult classic movie starring Winona Ryder and Christian Slater centers on Westerberg High student Veronica Sawyer, the gorgeous but vicious Heathers, and the enigmatic rebel Jason “J.D.” Dean. The musical has a cast led by Ailsa Davidson as Veronica, Simon Gordon as J.D., Maddison Firth as Heather Chandler, Vivian Panka as Heather Duke, and Teleri Hughes as Heather McNamara.
The musical, which has a book, music, and lyrics by Kevin Murphy and Laurence O’Keefe, is directed by Andy Fickman. In addition to Village Roadshow Pictures (VRP) and Bill Kenwright’s BKStudios, Fickman, Murphy, and O’Keefe will produce. The Other Palace, where the stage production had its debut in the UK in 2018, will host the filming of “Heathers: The Musical.”
For “Station 19’s” sixth season, Merle Dandridge, Josh Randall, and Pat Healy have been promoted to series regular status, ABC said on Tuesday. In the most recent season of the Seattle-based “Grey’s Anatomy” spinoff, Dandridge (“Greenleaf,” “The Flight Attendant”) portrays Chief Natasha Ross. Randall (“Ozark,” “Westworld”) plays Captain Sean Beckett, a professional fireman with a drinking problem, in the first responder drama. The previous chief Michael Dixon will be portrayed by Healy (“Killers of the Flower Moon,” “Bad Education”) in the film.
The ensemble cast for the upcoming unscripted series “The Come Up,” one of three original nonfiction programs that Freeform will air this year, was revealed today. . In a post-pandemic New York, “The Come Up” offers an insight into the emotions and experiences that define maturing as a creative. The six young New Yorkers pursue their passions for love, art, and following their ambitions. On Tuesday, September 13, the first four episodes of the new series will run on Freeform back-to-back. After that, each week will have two episodes. All episodes will be available to view on Hulu the day after they premiere.
The new season features appearances by Taofeek Abijako, Fernando Casablancas, Ben Hard, Claude Shwartz, Ebon Trower, and Sophia Wilson. Each of the new members is a thief in their own fields, including acting, modeling, fashion design, photography, and nightclub management. FilmRise has purchased the digital rights to all 21 seasons of “Cheaters” from Goldstein Pictures Corporation.
The bundle comprises more than 1,000 episodes of the reality show, which debuted in 2000 and follows individuals who employ the “Cheaters Detective Agency” to look into allegations that their significant other is having an extramarital affair. Currently, “Cheaters” is accessible in the United States on VH1, Pluto TV, FilmRise, The Roku Channel, and Amazon’s FreeVee. Max Einhorn of FilmRise and Jeff Goldman of Octopean Media negotiated the agreement on behalf of Goldstein Pictures Corporation.
Tuesday saw the announcement by BBC Studios that Janet Brown and Tara Maitra had been appointed to two newly created executive positions. The position of president of content distribution for North America and Latin America has been given to Brown, a former employee of indie film firm Gunpowder & Sky. In this position, Brown will determine the strategic direction and create the vision for the varied commercial business of BBC Studios in the regions.
Maitra has been elevated to the position of chief commercial officer for global distribution. Maitra, who was previously the chief commercial officer of BBC Studios Americas, is now responsible for business transformation, digital business growth, and worldwide syndication and advertising sales. Rebecca Glashow, CEO of global distribution, will be the direct boss of Brown and Maitra, who will be located in New York.
Is “Heathers: The Musical” on Hulu?
“Heathers: The Musical” won’t be coming on this platform. Best alternatives: Bloods: Season 2B, Born This Way: Complete Season 1.
Is “Heathers: The Musical” on Prime Video?
“Heathers: The Musical” will not be hosted by Prime Video. Best shows: 1 Buck, 16 To Life.
Is “Heathers: The Musical” on Netflix?
“Heathers: The Musical” won’t be seen on Netflix. Best flicks: The Girl in the Mirror, Glow Up Season 4.
Is “Heathers: The Musical” on HBO Max?
“Heathers: The Musical” will not be coming on HBO Max. Best options: Solaris, Moon.
Is “Heathers: The Musical” on The Roku Channel?
A live recording of the West End stage production “Heathers: The Musical” will be made available through Roku as a Roku Original special on the Roku Channel. On Friday, September 16, the special will be streamable in the United States.