The tone of the musical is dark, witty, and irreverent, with a touch of black comedy. The script's use of catchy, 80s-inspired music and lyrics adds to the show's energy and humor.
The script immediately sets itself apart by humanizing its "misfit" protagonist, Veronica Sawyer. Unlike the movie, where she’s already part of the elite, the musical script begins with her as a social nobody who barters her forging skills for a seat at the "Candy Store" table. A Beginner's Guide To Heathers The Musical - Arc - UNSW heathers the musical script pdf