December 26, 2025-January 11, 2026
at MATCH (Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston)​​​​​
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Created By: Jordan Ross, Lindsey Rosin, and Roger Kumble​​​​​​​
Based on the film by: Roger Kumble​
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The Garden Theatre is honored to bring back the HOUSTON PREMIERE of this iconic story! Based on the iconic film starring Reese Witherspoon, Ryan Phillippe and Sarah Michelle Geller, Cruel Intentions: The ’90s Musical pulls you into the manipulative world of Manhattan’s most dangerous liaisons: Sebastian Valmont and Kathryn Merteuil. Fueled by revenge and passion, the diabolically charming step-siblings place a bet on whether or not Sebastian can deflower their incoming headmaster’s daughter, Annette Hargrove. As the two set out to destroy the innocent girl— and anyone else who gets in their way — they find themselves playing a perilous game with only one rule: Never fall in love.
Featuring your favorite throwback hits by artists like Boyz II Men, Christina Aguilera, REM, 'NSYNC, and, of course, Britney Spears, this sexy, hilarious, and so-very-cruel musical is “the ultimate night out” (Entertainment Weekly).
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Come party with us like it's 1999 on New Year's Eve! More information below.
Cast
Jake Cummings
Sebastian Valmont
Julianne McBride
Kathryn Merteuil
Jackie Cortina
Annette Hargrove
Miles Estes
Ronald Clifford
Morgan Kaupert
Cecile Caldwell
Daniel Edwards
Greg McConnell
Efren Calderon
Blaine Tuttle
Wendy Taylor
Bunny Caldwell
Gillian Grace
Onstage Swing
Matt Hurt
Onstage Swing
Whitney Wyatt
Bunny Caldwell
at Select Performances
Please note that Wendy Taylor will perform the role of Bunny from December 26-January 5.
Whitney Wyatt will perform the role of Bunny from January 8-11.
Production Team
Logan Vaden
Director
Nicholas White
Technical Director/Design
Jake Cummings
Music Director
Annelea Bootle
Choreographer
Whitney Zangarine
Intimacy Director
Jessica Garcia
Stage Manager
Tickets: $25-$30
Come party with us on New Year's Eve like it's 1999!
There will be a special performance on December 31, followed by the ultimate '90s bash as we count down to the new year. Tickets are $55 for those ages 21+ and $40 for those under 21. If you're over 21, the party includes an open bar consisting of beer, wine, and a specialty cocktail, a champagne toast at midnight, and '90s treats. If you're under 21, enjoy unlimited sodas and a sparkling cider toast at midnight. In addition to food and beverage, dance the night away to all of your favorite '90s hits and sing along with ultimate '90s karaoke party!
Run Time: 2 hours with a 15-minute intermission
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Recommended Ages: Cruel Intentions: The '90s Musical is not recommended for anyone under the age of 16 due to strong sexual situations, drug use, and language.
Cruel Intentions: The '90s Musical is produced by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing.