La Jolla Playhouse dives into 1980s nostalgia with a bold stage adaptation of the Mike Nichols classic, pairing the beloved Working Girl story with a retro-inspired musical edge. The production centers on Tess McGill, a driven secretary from Staten Island whose big ambitions—and even bigger hair—propel her through a male‑dominated corporate landscape. In a dynamic echo of the film, Tess seeks allies and ascent as she navigates power moves, office politics, and the challenge of proving herself in a high-stakes world. The show’s soundtrack and design cue a Cyndi Lauper–style pop sensibility, blending era-accurate flair with contemporary storytelling to create a fresh yet familiar theater experience. While the original film featured Sigourney Weaver as a formidable boss, this stage revival reimagines that relationship for the stage, emphasizing female empowerment, wit, and resilience. For fans of 80s cinema and musical theater alike, this Working Girl revival offers a nostalgic yet modern look at ambition, teamwork, and turning dreams into reality on the stage.