Mean Girls First Reviews: Here's What Critics Are Saying About The Musical

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Tim Grierson, Screen International

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Kate Erbland, indieWire

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Kevin Harley, Total Film

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Matt Oakes, Silver Screen Riot

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Jesus Agudo, eCartelera

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