Cruel Intentions: The ‘90s Musical brings the ultimate ‘90s night to Leeds

BASED ON THE ORIGINAL HIT FILM BY ROGER KUMBLE

Following sell-out seasons in London and New York, the brand-new smash hit musical Cruel Intentions: The ’90s Musical, comes to Leeds Grand Theatre from Tue 6 – Sat 10 May 2025.

Created by Jordan Ross, Lindsey Rosin and Roger Kumble, and produced by Bill Kenwright Ltd, Cruel Intentions: The ’90s Musical, was originally produced by Eva Price and is based on the original hit film created by Roger Kumble.

Abbie Budden (Jill in Jack and the Beanstalk, Ipswich Regent Theatre, Heidi in [Title of Show], Southwark Playhouse and Phoenix Arts Club) will return to the role of Annette Hargrove, with Will Callan (Marius in Les Misérables, West End & UK and Ireland tour) as Sebastian Valmont, Nic Myers (Alternate Sally Bowles in Cabaret, West End) as Kathryn Merteuil, Lucy Carter (Babies: A New Musical, The Other Palace) as Cecile Caldwell / Marci Greenbaum, Luke Conner Hall (The Choir of Man, Arts Theatre) as Blaine Tuttle, Joe Simmons (Pippin, 50th Anniversary Concert) as Greg McConnell, Gabriella Williams (Betty Haynes in White Christmas, The Mill at Sonning) as Mrs Bunny Caldwell / Dr Greenbaum and Kevin Yates (Ain’t Too Proud, West End) as Ronald Clifford. Completing the cast are Olivia Brookes (Ali in MAMMA MIA!, West End), Ben Fenwick (Heathers, West End and UK Tour), Sophie Hutchinson (Heathers, The Other Palace) and Onuri Smith (Jack and the Beanstalk, Cliffs Pavilion).                 

Based on the iconic film and inspired by Les Liaisons Dangereuses, Cruel Intentions: The ’90s Musical is packed with ‘90s pop classics including the songs of Britney Spears, Boyz II Men, Christina Aguilera, TLC, R.E.M., Ace of Base, Natalie Imbruglia, The Verve, *NSYNC and many more!

Premise: Step siblings Sebastian Valmont and Kathryn Merteuil engage in a cruel bet: Kathryn goads Sebastian into attempting to seduce Annette Hargrove, the headmaster’s virtuous daughter.

Weaving a web of secrets and temptation, their crusade wreaks havoc on the students at their exclusive Manhattan high school. It’s not long before the duo becomes entangled in their web of deception and unexpected romance, with explosive results…

The iconic movie set to the decade’s best songs is an irresistible combination and, with over 40 four and five-star reviews, it’s the ultimate ‘90s night out.

Cruel Intentions: The ‘90s Musical is at Leeds Grand Theatre from Tue 6 – Sat 10 May 2025. Book tickets online at leedsheritagetheatres.com or call Box Office on 0113 243 0808