Heathers: The Musical gets an A in its transfer from stage to screen. Adaptors Laurence O’Keefe and Emmy-winner Kevin Murphy retain the mischievous nature of the original while adding inventive touches and a few life lessons throughout the two acts. Director Scott Spence teaches a master class on how to streamline a show filled with scene changes while capitalizing on its comic potential. Musical director Larry Goodpaster and choreographer Martín Céspedes go to the head of the class for their clever contributions as well. Goodpaster also leads the gold star band, which features Karen Langenwalter, Juan Ingram, Caitlin Hedge, Henry Jenkins, David Maxson, Kevin Aylward, and Bill Hart.

Spence's polished production boasts an honor roll of young, talented triple threats. Leading the pack is Madeline Krucek, who plays the central character Veronica with an equal combination of sensitivity and strength. She is matched by Shane Lonergan, who is perfect as the mysterious new student who comes up with the idea of offing the obnoxious classmates. 

The energetic ensemble earns high marks for their killer character work. Kayla Heichel, Amy Kohmescher, and Tia Karaplis are the "Heathers" of the title, and excel in annoying everyone around them. Molly Milksops makes a sympathetic Martha, Riley Ewing and Jonathan Walker White are jocular jocks, and Matthew Wright and Paul Floriano bring down the house as a pair of perplexed parents. The totally tubular group also includes Aimee Collier, Zach Landes, Greg Good, Joe Virgo, DeLee Cooper, Kacey Faix, Gabi Shook, and Brianna O'Boyle...