Get ready to be dazzled because Faye Tozer is about to take on not one, not two, but three roles in the upcoming Mean Girls: The Musical tour! Yes, you heard that right—the Steps sensation is stepping into the spotlight as three distinct characters, and it’s a move that’s as bold as it is exciting. But here’s where it gets even more intriguing: Tozer, at 50, is proving that age is just a number as she tackles the roles of the mothers of both the outsider Cady Heron (played by Emily Lane) and the queen bee Regina George (Vivian Panka), as well as the wise yet misunderstood maths teacher Ms. Norbury. Talk about range!
This isn’t just any musical—it’s the stage adaptation of the iconic 2004 film Mean Girls, which catapulted Lindsay Lohan to stardom. Now, the story is hitting the road for its first-ever UK and Republic of Ireland tour, and Tozer’s involvement is a major highlight. Starting her run at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre on 23 June, she’ll also grace 18 other venues, including Manchester, Canterbury, and Blackpool. And this is the part most people miss: Tozer’s ability to embody such diverse characters is a testament to her versatility as a performer, something fans of her pop group Steps might not have fully realized.
Speaking of Steps, let’s not forget that Tozer rose to fame with the group’s infectious hits like Tragedy and 5, 6, 7, 8. But her recent ventures, like her West End stint in Dita Von Teese and Tosca Rivola’s burlesque show Diamonds and Dust (where she played Miss Kitty LeRoy), show she’s far from a one-trick pony.
Joining her on stage are Kiara Dario as Gretchen and Sophie Pourret as Karen, rounding out the Plastics in this high-energy production. But here’s the controversial question: Can a musical truly capture the biting wit and cultural impact of the original film? And is Tozer’s triple role a stroke of genius or a risky gamble? Let us know your thoughts in the comments—this is one conversation you won’t want to miss!
