Get a "Fearless" Preview of the Mean Girls National Tour

Danielle Wade and the company premiere a new version of the musical's first-act finale.
Tina Fey's musical ''Mean Girls'' is hitting the road this fall, and audiences across the country will see a new version of the show's Act 1 finale, "Fearless." Here, tour stars Danielle Wade (Cady), Megan Masako Haley (Gretchen), and Jonalyn Saxer (Karen) premiere the number in the rehearsal room at New 42nd Street Studios before heading out on the road this September.
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[@amyisaway7800]

things i love about this performance: - new karen has great facial expressions - m a r i a h - plus size girl leading a dance break and KILLING IT - the girls in heels making it look so easy - flawless belts - everyone's outfits being great

[@rickym242]

The "New Karen" was actually the understudy for Kate Rockwell on Broadway for Mean Girls!

[@liamneu1430]

Ricky M yessss we love Jonalyn

[@Niqhtmusic]

amyisaway it’s Jonalyn, the Karen standby from broadway :)

[@mandieeXD]

@Skyler Keck yeah she walks through at the end

[@jamesireland190]

Your all gonna hate me but why does it matter what size the girl is

[@kristinacabello5936]

Who else is here to see EVEN A LITTLE BIT of Mariah Rose Faith as Regina?

[@adoragrayskull]

I WAS EXPECTING THAT

[@lizadxms]

Kristina Cabello Regina isn’t in fearless

[@astrowiz3544]

@@lizadxms yeah she is

[@lizadxms]

Astro Wiz shit you right I forgot abt the end my bad

[@BandBrevenge]

wait shes in mean girls? ! ? !

[@loganlinder5916]

i like how you can constantly hear their shoes squeaking

[@CV-Moore]

I never noticed until you pointed it out. Now I cannot unheard it.

[@mirrorballmaria]

and the cameras!

[@brycesusong6307]

C. Moore same

[@andiequintos6612]

mariah was on for like 5 seconds and i still screamed i love her so much

[@emiate]

Andie Quintos where? i can’t find her

[@adriannethornheart8516]

JustEm She enters at 3:50

[@valerie_sees]

You and me both.

[@owendy274]

Lemme guess starkid fan

[@samanthascott630]

I’m singing for her in 2 weeks I think I might cry

[@JustinSelig]

Inspiring to see a plus size girl front and center at the top of the dance break. My eyes were drawn to her, not cause of her body is different than all the other girls, but because of her PASSION 1:53

[@GabiHannah1]

Justin Selig exactly!!! she is so talented

[@hellolettuce6652]

ME TOO! I was gonna say that

[@shwing9760]

Ikrr

[@thomasxgrande]

her energy was insane !!!!

[@libsterization]

She is so awesome! She recently played Tracy Turnblad, and I got to see her in a couple community theater type shows. She always kills it and has the best energy and personality!

[@absolutelynot524]

I THOUGHT IT WAS ONLY A COINCIDENCE THAT THE GIRL PLAYING REGINA LOOKED LIKE MARIAH. OH LITTLE DID I KNOW THAT MY BABY MARIAH WOULD BE IN THE SHOW

[@naomitcarrasco]

bruh who told both casts of mean girls to be so talented

[@Gian-dg4rz]

I like how Janis and Damien are in the background just watching and then Janis takes a piggyback ride on Damien’s back at 1:09

[@amorhedera6]

Gianfranco when

[@Luiza-bm9hz]

@@amorhedera6 1:09

[@kaywells8292]

We love a true MLM & WLW solidarity

[@victoriavictoria8210]

Gianfranco I cant find them anywhere lol

[@beth7385]

Tabitha D watch the left side

[@lyricals7272]

JONALYN THAT CHOREOGRAPHY IN HEELS

[@antoninaneedshelp2338]

MEGAN TOO I LOVE THEM ACK

[@benkurz7430]

"YASSS KAREN!!!" I stan the girl who said that.

[@hayleys3271]

WOW the girl playing Gretchen was phenomenal during the dance break!!!

[@nixiepixie47]

the girl in the middle with the black skirt is literally KILLING IT her facial expressions ???? ICONIC!!!! that energy ???? FIREEEEEE i love her so much

[@andreabyrne3033]

She falls out of her turns

[@mariajosefenton3728]

Imagine being able to call this your job WOW

[@jamie.lynn004]

RIGHT?!?!?

[@ИльяНикитин-о9в]

I freaking love Jonalyn Saxer as Karen. She's soo talented ;_;

[@itskass3146]

Her singing in the line "no emotional trouble" gives me chills each time I watch this

[@amymarieorla]

@@itskass3146 I thought it was emotional trauma lol

[@audrey.s.]

She portrays Karen so well. I love her as Karen!

[@ellaseibz9365]

I saw the tour in September and she was FANTASTIC as Karen omg sexy was just amazing

[@baileyboone5429]

Danielle Wade's belt could defeat Thanos.

[@rickym242]

never make a joke about thanos on a broadway channel. also anyone can defeat thanos because he is fake af

[@kpoptrash3388]

Ricky M just wait until he snaps

[@rickym242]

@@kpoptrash3388 what does that mean?

[@spamilton1351]

@@rickym242 go search up the thanos snap

[@char5297]

Ricky M i cant tell if ur joking-

[@adoragrayskull]

Mariah was on screen for like, 2 seconds and still killed it

[@user-ww3ty5ge3z]

Where?

[@adoragrayskull]

@@user-ww3ty5ge3z around 3:48

[@user-ww3ty5ge3z]

@@adoragrayskull Thanks

[@user-ww3ty5ge3z]

@Sage Markham Well, well, well...Somebody needs to calm down.

[@adoragrayskull]

@Sage Markham 'the fuck lol

[@1010hellopeople]

The girl in the black skirt is so precious her energy is EVERYTHING

[@MatthewsAdventuresSFGAM]

AGREED

[@mhm6985]

YES SHES PLAYING REGINA

[@CV-Moore]

@@mhm6985 The original commenter is referring to an Ensemble member, not Regina

[@astrowiz3544]

I love the body diversity of the woman's ensemble, but I wish there was some of that with the men too. All the men have the same brawny mesomorphic build.

[@Andrew0David]

Especially since their Damien fits that category too...

[@montyg8225]

have you seen the show?? Regina gets lifted, they have to lift, move and push heavy props, you can’t just have anyone for it

[@collinkilloran5721]

I mean you’re right but the men have to lift Regina A LOT in the show so they kinda have to be strong. Still, I do with there was more body diversity

[@Andrew0David]

@@montyg8225 Bigger people, shorter people can all be strong. They don't have to have perfect physiques to lift.

[@jordanpennell859]

@@collinkilloran5721 have you seen strongmen???? they do not look like models lmao

[@mollymorgan4440]

Danielle wade finally getting her big break makes me the happiest

[@quincymangi8899]

Danielle was is so loveable! That’s what makes a good Cady, just like Erika

[@rea_keebz]

i came here hoping to see mariah do "it's fiiiiiiine" but am disappointed to see they've changed it. everyone else was absolutely brilliant though so i can't complain much

[@redacted5078]

Same

[@saracqke]

they probably cut it for the press! it fits with the story most in the show :)

[@doodledeecloud9317]

@@saracqke No, unfortunately - I saw the tour in October and that whole sequence is cut with Mariah. I'm not sure why

[@T._.liu.]

2:45 I love Megan’s energy just jumping in and going for it

[@muscalchars9892]

Everyone hyping up Karen with her ribbon is unexplainably wholesome

[@tessduenas4389]

THERE'S A NEW PART OF THE SONG

[@AlexeBriand2002]

Thérèse Dueñas YES

[@eleanorkissel1343]

LITERALLY IN LOVE WITH IT

[@babeebobo8343]

It’s actually old, it’s from the DC run😂 I still live it lol

[@lautaroroldanpizzorno7494]

@@babeebobo8343 There's a new part after that! "It feels like a morning and Cady's the sun..." I've heard DC audios and that's new

[@kirsten3952]

it's a recurring bit that Cady sings. It's in It Roars too and I think in I See Stars aswell

[@kylahnastasi4441]

And that's the leading lady you need carrying the show

[@ItisEssence]

Yay love you Mariah

[@drawnathan]

0:24 The cameraman’s like “Oh shit she’s coming” 😂

[@outofthisworldanimations3718]

“MOVE BACK NOW, KAREN IS COMING”

[@Ellie_Violet666]

I just love this Gretchen. Megan is perfect for the role. :3

[@LaurenPruittMusic]

why did it take me, a BIG fansie, 10 seconds of the video paused and me staring to realizing that Sky Flaherty was in the background in the beginning-

[@abbystephens1223]

New drinking game: take a shot whenever they do a high kick

[@abby_rose_y9542]

IT'S SKY, THE REASON THE SUN SHINES

[@_phaedra_1817]

WAIT A MINUTE IS THAT SKY!??? IM GOING TO GO SEE THIS CAST GOD I HOPW THATS HIM!!!

[@ellaq7145]

Mariah: *walks out and grabs a box* me: AMAZING PERFORMANCE. BEST IVE EVER SEEN. A TRUE TALENT. PAVED THE WAY FOR EVERY PERFORMER

[@suzannahe.h6596]

I really love this Choreo, its so fun and energetic. It looks like t would be so fun to learn and perform

[@lauraburk2474]

NO ONE TOLD ME SKY FLAHERTY WAS IN MEAN GIRLS

[@eleanorkissel1343]

is anyone else kinda in love with danielle and her voice

[@meghanamrhein]

Look at sky flaherty just being wonderful

[@faithfulmer2081]

Oh my god Meghan, Jonalyn, and Danielle is everything I’ve ever wanted 🥺🥺

[@LeiaIsANerd]

Makes my heart happy to finally see Sky again

[@buckleupaldc6765]

this gretchen has so much stage presence

[@bearparnassa1833]

This sounds like Newsies at some points and honestly I love it.

[@kathleenburlingham9140]

I LOVE BOTH MUSICALS !!!

[@atashacamama6747]

Sky's in here!

[@JW-mq3hv]

@@atashacamama6747 lol I was just gonna say "as im staring at Sky"

[@poppytaylor4320]

mean girls is just the place where the old newboys go... and i LOVE IT

[@wubbalubbadubdub3762]

1:12 Dani’s growl just restored my faith in humanity

[@WynnK_]

About the end of Fearless being changed in this version for the tour cast: First off, I want to say I do love Regina’s part at the end of this song. The vocals are killer and it’s incredible. BUT, I have to give this new version some credit as I feel like it molds with the plot line better. In the old version, they’re all celebrating because Regina is out and they don’t have to worry about her being the “queen bee” of the school anymore. Then Regina walks in, the celebration quickly dies out, and she continues to call all of them immature and remind Cady with her song that it’s all fun until someone gets hurt. This keeps Regina on your mind, thinking she’s possibly going to do something or that this was her trying to protect herself at this time where she’s vulnerable by making a threat. In this new version, they’re still celebrating all the same, but this time they ignore Regina and continue celebrating. When Regina walks in she clearly still thinks everyone is immature (lmao stating the obvious) but she’s only coming back into the lunchroom to get her kalteen bars (rather than begin making any comments or jabs because she thinks they’re all being immature and she ignores them). This helps subtly remind you that she still hasn’t found out how the kalteen bars work yet. Plus, some of the audience likely won’t even notice her walking through (remember, not everyone is a theater kid that knows every star, their role, and where to try to look for them lol). This puts Regina completely under the radar leading up to World Burn. So now, further along in the musical when she finds out the kalteen bars’s true function, the audience will likely see it as just a humor point and possibly a way of dismissing the character (Regina) more, rather than an important plot point. A few scenes later, World Burn will start and will have a much more astonishing effect because it’s likely a lot less people were expecting it. ...If any of you actually read all of this comment, thank you! Secondly, I don’t know how you have that attention span. 😂😂

[@Realm5300]

RockerIsCringe _ I agree. This is why I preferred Act 2 of the DC show to Act 2 of the broadway version

[@minsunkang7264]

MEGAN MASAKO IS FANTASTIC.

[@fangirlfortheages5940]

WAS THAT MARIAH FROM STARKID

[@allyj6259]

yep!

[@redacted5078]

Our Queen is back

[@sophiebyrne3604]

This version is incredible! I wish I could see this tour!!

[@vaan3639]

everyone else is here for mariah meanwhile i'm over here screaming "MR. FLAHERTY" every five seconds

[@radioactive8662]

Jonalyns belt on emotional trouble was just *insert chefs kiss*

[@ethansandoval1309]

props to the actor for karen she did that entire thing in heels

[@maggiejane17]

I just saw my old comment from 7 months ago about being so excited for the musical coming to Colorado and bow I can’t see it because of dumb covid. I am actually crying

[@pepper12399]

I love how I instantly recognise Mariahs outfit from tgwdlm rehearsal

[@notyouraveragenat]

Wait, Sky Flaherty is in the ensemble???? i didn’t think I could love this cast anymore but apparently I can wow

[@Nightling727]

I think I may prefer the broadway version ending with the Someone gets hurt reprise, simply because it sets the more negative tone of Act two. It’s gorgeous though, everyone was so good!

[@benkurz7430]

Does anyone know if they are still gonna do the Regina "someone gets hurt" part?

[@xubs5919]

I guess not and it make me so freaking sad

[@aFangirlsVideoMania]

Thatonetheaterkid probably.

[@aFangirlsVideoMania]

Unicórnia they might’ve just not blocked it yet or didn’t film it

[@benkurz7430]

Hailey Oliveira ok thank god

[@Realm5300]

Thatonetheaterkid they aren’t :( it’s cut and they are doing a mash up of Fearless and Justice from the DC previews. If you can’t tell then watch Mariah with the Kalteen Bars, she walks off with them and doesn’t come back. Whereas in the broadway version Taylor leaves the Kalteen bars and comes back for them cutting off Fearless. Once her reprise is over they end fearless with the new Plastics looking like justice was served, but that’s not the case here

[@Sally-fv5bm]

For personal reference: 2:45

[@downstageright3298]

2:06 That solo is beautiful. I'm so sad we can't see her because she deserves recognition And also I wasn't sure about this Cady until this happened 3:43 and...... okay I love her now

[@emiate]

Downstage Right hey i watch all your beetlejuice lyric videos

[@mariagriffin5873]

Downstage Right OLIVIA RENTERIA AKAKSKAKIJESKAZ

[@mariagriffin5873]

Downstage Right JAJAKAIAM DID U HEAR HER IN THE BEGINNING

[@becca9211]

Mariah just walking through glaring at Danielle is everything

[@KeAishaReads]

I wish I could see the tour. This is so great. Not to mention I’m a huge Mariah fan. I would also like to see more of the girl in the pinky-red cami and black skirt. She dances so well.

[@Tessnesss]

Girl in the red shorts is giving me LIFE

[@abbyhuss7625]

i LOVE megan as gretchen SO MUCH!! personally i think that her voice is perfect for the part and she looks the part too!

[@chloes.editing6492]

MARIAH IS SO GOOD WTF

[@ads_444]

HOLY CRAP I LOVE THIS CAST

[@Wynnnter]

The girl in the pink and black literally had all my attention also you can’t help but love Karen no matter who plays her😂

[@bn_rose_gold]

That Cady could be an AMAZING Campbell (Bring It On)

[@ruthannedowney1157]

IS THAT SKY I SEE

[@delaineyflaherty3159]

Ruthanne Downey Right!!!!! I’m so excited to meet him!!!

[@cmcginn2965]

YES AND HE'S PLAYING THE SAME ROLE THAT BEN DID

[@user-uz4pp5hk4l]

I am crying because of freaking sky he is the literal reason the sun shines

[@delaineyflaherty3159]

Rowan Spivey haha yesssss

[@Jamie_Jewel]

Thank God I’m not the only one who’s excited to see him lol all the comments are like “MARIAH!” Which I totally agree with but like Sky’s got talent too!

[@lilyhaboush8455]

Everyone’s talking about Mariah while I’m over here talking about Sky 😂

[@rst2775]

Karen is hilarious! Also cool new part

[@mackg.6496]

The harmonies in this are COMPLETELY UNREAL.

[@liekebos7941]

I see that girl in the pink shirt and black skirt and I see her and I just think... Tracy Turnblad. I'd fly to New York to see her perform Tracy on broadway. And I'm from the Netherlands. I just love her Dancing and acting. And her energy OMGGG!!

[@channart374]

i remember watching this when it was first posted and being so excited bc i was going to see it in 2020. that didnt work out lol

[@chloegood3713]

I love Dani Wade more than words could possibly express 🥺

[@star_ryuubi]

I'm going to see this cast in November!! So excited!

[@johnnyrockets7571]

The whole time I was watching this I was just wondering where the Cady got her sweatshirt from 😂😂

[@stephanieboekamp9174]

Johnny Rockets nike...it has the logo right on it

[@mariagriffin5873]

Johnny Rockets ME TOO

[@maggiejane17]

When you see Sky 🙂

[@benkurz7430]

Maggie Jane which one is sky? I’m kinda dumb

[@maggiejane17]

Thatonetheaterkid red hair kinda 0:03 he is in the tank in the corner

[@camilacerini645]

The passion in this is amazing, both the vocals and the acting!!!

[@rubybutt7343]

I see u Sky

[@ryanmeneo6301]

3:45 Mariah enters

[@ArdenAdams2125]

Mariah Rose Faith was in this video for 27 seconds and yet she still captured my heart. Also Danielle is amazing and Mary Kate is a goddess.

[@Karm1200]

This is a great performance, but I prefer the arrangement of the Broadway Fearless better. "Enjoy your 8 minutes..."

[@michaelduffy6358]

Karm1200 ikr, this is very similar to the DC Act 1 finale, and tbh someone gets hurt reprise was one of the best changes they made to broadway

[@laurenjordan9583]

AGREED

[@Karm1200]

@MEAN GIRLS WORLD And Regina always slays that part! And I love when Karen rips off the sleeves.... Hopefully they change it by the time they come to Chicago!

[@courtneyhandschug6876]

I’m seeing this in October!! SO PUMPED!!!

[@officialmorganmoser]

Courtnoel H pleas stall me you are seeing it on October 3rd!! “On October 3rd Aaron Samuels asked me what day it was.” 😂

[@paigefalor1529]

Omg fun!! Me too!! What show are you going to?

[@samsara678]

Here for Danielle Wade! And hoping to catch the show somewhere!

[@livi1477]

i saw this live and it was better than i ever couldve imagined

[@ryderm6724]

As much I love the original Broadway, but this updated version is incredible. I understand how they changed the scene of this number, it made sense. 😊

[@morgangrinage5390]

I how Janice gets on Damian’s back and walks away

[@justjulia6030]

The girl in the coral tank and black skirt is killing it

[@ChadVock101]

I could not watch the performance as a whole because I was sooooo captivated by the girl dancing in pink tank and black skirt !!!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾💓

[@fivehundredlux]

As soon as Mariah walked out from behind the white background my eyes immediately switched to her lmaoo

[@carlosespca]

Can’t believe they remove the Someone Gets Hurt reprise of Regina, that’s the real close of the first act, and it’s way better than this song

[@emiate]

Saul Carrillo they may just have not blocked it and that’s a separate song. this is the Fearless preview not the Someone Gets Hirt reprise preview

[@kirsten3952]

they had to cut a few things for the tour version, I'm pretty sure. The bits where Cady sings her thoughts are also cut and a few other minor things

[@kensimmons1499]

Go Asia!!!

[@aristired6252]

Megan’s (Gretchen) energy gives me life omg!! Like her expressions, stage presence, passion and everything is just perfect! Also who’s the girl in the black skirt because she’s amazing!!

[@alvae667]

all of the cast is amazing! I actually prefer Danielle over Erika as Cady,,,,

[@samisntalesbian2349]

dont speak that way about erika 😪

[@GabiHannah1]

i love them both, and I think Danielle is more convincing? Idk how to explain but sometimes Erika overact or something, Danielle is more subtle.

[@GabiHannah1]

heyy your profile pic is Deaky!

[@Realm5300]

Gabriela Montenegro I hate the fact that I agree with you. I love Erika so much but she over acts in Cadys cringy moments such as Stupid With Love and It Roars.

[@alvae667]

samisntalesbian / I didn’t say I don’t like her, sorry if you thought of it that way! shes an amazing singer and actress but I think Danielle is a more convincing cady, but of course, everyone is entitled to their own opinions :)

[@jaked2403]

Anyone notice how they changed the song? I’m not sure if I like it they better not change world burn Edit:I really hope that it doesn’t stay this way for tour. I mean it’s not that big of a deal but. But I love the casting Danielle is great and Megan and jonalyn are great!

[@xubs5919]

i'm so sad they cut Regina's little someone gets hurt reprise in fearless

[@melaniep4099]

Unicórnia I know that was my favorite part

[@naomitcarrasco]

Unicórnia they might not have completely cut it, maybe they just took it out for the performance

[@aFangirlsVideoMania]

Unicórnia they probably haven’t blocked it yet or just didn’t film it.

[@Realm5300]

Hailey Oliveira No it’s gone. The tour combined Fearless and Justice. Unfortunately that meant cutting out Reginas Someone Gets Hurt Reprise and you can tell becuase Mariah walks off with the Kalteen Bars instead of leaving them on the table and then coming back

[@rat1808]

Kady’s legs are t o n e d

[@MmM_0105]

literally what I keep thinking haha I really want whatever leggings she has

[@unicorngirl2221]

Sky 😍

[@emilyneumann4263]

This choreography is amazing!! I love this cast and the dancing!

[@reginamata3120]

😱😱😱 Sky Flaherty is in this ahhhhhh my lol Newsie all grown up

[@annabelj1560]

3:30 love it. Like sooo much. I don’t even know how many times I’ve watched that new part. They should add to to broadway. Even tho they’ve froze the show. But whatever

[@courtneyhandschug6876]

Annabel J IKR! I’m obsessed! I like the tour version of this song better than the Broadway one!

[@maggiejane17]

Literally so freaking excited for when I see it in tour in Denver!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!