Hot flashes, mood swings, wrinkles, weight gain, and a whole lot of laughter: The international hit “Menopause The Musical” comes to the Sanford Performing Arts Center at 3 pm on Nov. 21.
For more than two decades, “Menopause The Musical” has turned a once-taboo topic into an exuberant celebration of female friendship and life after 40. What began as a grassroots phenomenon has grown into an acclaimed touring production that reminds audiences there’s plenty to laugh about — and celebrate — at every stage of life.
The story begins in a department store, where four women meet while competing over a black lace bra at a lingerie sale. They soon discover they have much more in common than their taste in undergarments.
Through jokes, songs and plenty of knowing glances, the women bond over hot flashes, mood swings, wrinkles, weight gain, memory loss and the many other indignities and surprises that come with menopause. Before long, four strangers become a sisterhood — and invite the audience right along with them. The laughter-filled, 90-minute production features clever parodies of classic pop hits from the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s, with audiences often singing — and dancing — along.
The acclaimed national touring show is produced by GFour Productions, whose productions have earned 56 Drama Desk Awards and 49 Tony Awards.
Tickets are $39-$75, plus a $3 per-ticket handling fee, with a 10% discount for seniors and military and a 15% discount for subscribers. For tickets and information, visit sanfordpac.org or call the SPAC box office at (207) 206-1126. The box office is also open in person Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 am to noon.
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