Casey Likes Brings the Dark Charm of J.D. To 'Heathers'

Casey Likes stopped by iHeartRadio Broadway to chat about stepping into the dark and dangerous world of Heathers: The Musical, where he stars as the infamous J.D. Known for his magnetic stage presence and ability to bring depth to complex characters, Likes shared what it’s been like to tackle the iconic role made famous on screen, bringing a fresh energy to the Off-Broadway revival.

Of course, Broadway fans also know Likes from his standout turns in other high-profile productions. He most recently originated the role of Marty McFly in Back to the Future: The Musical, a performance that earned him rave reviews for capturing both the heart and humor of the beloved character. Before that, he made his Broadway debut as William Miller in Almost Famous, where he led the show with warmth and authenticity.

At iHeartRadio Broadway, Likes reflected on the whirlwind journey of moving between such varied productions, each with its own devoted fanbase. Whether he’s navigating the 1980s chaos of Westerberg High, time-traveling in a DeLorean, or chasing rock ’n’ roll dreams, Casey Likes continues to prove himself as one of Broadway’s most exciting young talents.

The cast and creative team of Heathers The Musical includes Tony Award nominee Lorna Courtney (Broadway: & Juliet, West Side Story, Dear Evan Hansen), Casey Likes (Broadway: Almost Famous, Back to the Future The Musical), McKenzie Kurtz (Broadway: Frozen, The Heart of Rock and Roll, Wicked; Kennedy Center: Schmigadoon!), Olivia Hardy (Broadway: Kimberly Akimbo; National Tour: Summer: The Donna Summer Musical), Elizabeth Teeter (Broadway: Beetlejuice, The Crucible, The Audience, Mary Poppins), Tony Award nominee Kerry Butler (Hairspray, Xanadu, Mean Girls, and Beetlejuice The Musical), Erin Morton, Xavier McKinnon (National Tours: Wicked, Disney’s Aladdin, Rent, Kinky Boots) Cade Ostermeyer, Ben Davis (Broadway: Once Upon a Mattress, Les Misérables, A Little Night Music, Dear Evan Hansen), Cameron Loyal (Broadway: Bad Cinderella; National Tour: Les Misérables, My Fair Lady), Sara Al-Bazali, Emma Benson, James Caleb Grice, Louis Griffin, Devin Lewis, Kiara Michelle Lee, Brian Martin, Lav Raman, Syd Sider, Cecilia Trippiedi, Cade Ostermeyer, and Syd Sider as well as Andy Finkman (director), Gary Lloyd (choreographer), Stephanie Klemons (additional choreography), and producers Bill Kenwright Ltd., Paul Taylor-Mills and Jerry Goehring. 

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