In the realm of Hollywood adaptations, the latest cinematic rendition of “Mean Girls” grapples with the challenge of adapting a Broadway musical inspired by a film comedy that was, in turn, based on a parenting book. Guided by writer-producer Tina Fey and producer Lorne Michaels, the movie clings to its 2004 roots, attempting to replicate the charm that made the original a hit. However, the nostalgia only goes so far, as the new musical adaptation struggles to capture the essence that made the first...