Heathers: The Musical – I Thought It Was Just High School Drama… I Was So Wrong

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So, I finally did it—I watched Heathers: The Musical! If you've spent even a second on TikTok, you've probably come across clips of "Candy Store," "Dead Girl Walking," or "Seventeen." That’s exactly how I got sucked in.

As a certified musical theater fan (yes, it’s a personality trait at this point), I knew I had to see it for myself.

At first, I thought, Oh, this is just another Mean Girls-type musical, right? A fun little high school drama with some catchy songs? WRONG. DEAD WRONG.

What I got instead was a dark, chaotic, emotionally devastating rollercoaster that ruined me—in the best way possible.

The Plot Twist I Didn’t See Coming

The story starts out innocent enough. We follow Veronica Sawyer, an intelligent but socially invisible high schooler who somehow lands a golden ticket into the most feared and worshiped trio at Westerburg High—the Heathers. These girls are mean, powerful, and definitely the type to laugh at you if you trip in the hallway.

Then enters JD, the mysterious, brooding bad boy who Veronica probably should’ve swiped left on. But hey, young love makes you do stupid things. At first, he seems like your typical "misunderstood rebel"—until things take a dark turn.

Suddenly, we're no longer in a high school drama—we're in a murder musical. I WAS NOT PREPARED.

Songs That Ruined Me (In a Good Way) 🎶

Look, I knew Heathers had bangers, but I wasn’t ready for these songs to punch me in the soul. Some made me want to scream-sing, and others made me question my emotional stability—but all of them stuck. Here are the ones that hit the hardest:

Seventeen

If I had a dollar for every time I replayed this song, I could probably buy my own tiny lifeboat. Veronica just wants to be a normal teenager—go to the mall, hold hands, eat greasy fast food. Meanwhile, JD is out here planning actual crimes. Their voices in this song? Immaculate. And the message? Felt that.

Lifeboat

 This one punched me straight in the gut. The line about having the tiniest lifeboat with only “people she knows” instead of friends? Oof. That’s a different level of loneliness. And honestly? Same, girl. I, too, had my own tiny lifeboat in high school, barely keeping my head above water. This song is short, but it hurts.

Our Love Is God

This song gave me chills, but not in a cute, romantic way—more like a red flag alert way. The moment JD hugged Veronica after they killed the two jocks? Her face said everything. That was the second she realized, Oh no, this dude is actually insane. The eeriness of JD’s voice, the growing intensity of the music—it’s both haunting and brilliant.

High School Is a Nightmare, But You’ll Survive

One thing that stuck with me was how Heathers doesn’t just touch on mental health—it basically grabs you by the collar and screams about it. The show portrays how easy it is for adults to ignore students' struggles until it's too late. 

The forged suicide notes were treated as poetic and profound, when in reality, no one had actually paid attention to these kids before they were gone.

And honestly? That hit way too close to home. I remember struggling with my own mental health in high school, feeling like I had to just deal with it because no one really talked about those things.

Watching this musical felt like getting hit with every emotion I tried to repress as a teenager. But in a fun way, you know?

Final Verdict: 10/10, Would Emotionally Wreck Myself Again

So, would I recommend Heathers: The Musical? Absolutely. But only if you’re ready for a high school drama that spirals into murder, manipulation, and disturbingly catchy songs.

I walked into this thinking, Oh, this will be fun! and walked out feeling like I had just relived my entire high school experience—but with better music. If you haven’t seen it yet, do yourself a favor and watch it. Just be prepared for an emotional crisis afterward.

Have you watched Heathers: The Musical? What did you think? Let’s talk in the comments! (And if you need me, I’ll be in my tiny lifeboat, listening to Seventeen on repeat.)