This new show, directed by kathleen lindsey with book and lyrics by jeanie linders, however, isnt in that league. Jeanie linders found theater as her expressive channel. Menopause confidential tara allmen, md, facog, ncmp the little book of menopause. Jeanie linders is sitting at one of the tables near the back of shimmer cabaret at lvh. Inspiration for the musical struck when she tried to cool herself during a hot flash by standing in front of an open freezer and singing. Book and lyrics by jeanie linders tap productions shaw theatre 2007 share. Niceties out of the way, im now going to sound like a new york theater snob the producers have acknowledged they were warned we wouldnt respond so. To illustrate how going through the change unites all women, menopause creator jeanie linders offers up four diverse characters. Please check local venue websites and contact your point of purchase for specific details.
The theatermanagement agreement calls for linders, who has 30 years experience in arts marketing and management, and her veteran team to book entertainment, to manage marketing and advertising. The musical, by jeanie linders, and starring fredena j. Menopause the musical book and lyrics by jeanie linders directed by kathleen lindsey choreographer. Jeanie linders, writerproducer of menopause the musical. Sandra benton professional woman, kimberly vanbiesbrouck soap star, ingrid cole earth mother, and liz hyde iowa housewifedance captain. Following the advisement of the centers for disease control and prevention cdc, and state recommendations, some tour stops may be postponed or cancelled.
We look forward to seeing you as soon as we are back from intermission. Writerproducer jeanie linders gives 25 jukebox oldies a facelift. Writtenby book by, lyrics by jeanie linders notes similar to various menopause the musical, with the differences being there is no musical number, hot flash. June 4june 27 menopause the musical the hilarious celebration of women and the change. Aug 27, 2019 ogunquit, me its time to grab your best gal pals and head to ogunquit playhouse for the hilarious musical comedy menopause the musical, on stage september 4 through september 14. The menopause is an inevitable and natural part of every womans life. The book and menopause the musical written by jeanie linders, directed.
The musical follows four mature women shopping for lingerie at a bloomingdales sale, with lyrics parodying popular music from the baby boomer era to reflect symptoms of the menopause. Music parodied was written by various artists, from burt bacharach to the beach boys. Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. May 26, 2010 jeanie linders found theater as her expressive channel. Poise menopause the musical book and lyrics by jeanie linders vegas sweepstakes the major prize winners are. Jeanie linders, writerproducer of menopause the musical for those who want to navigate, understand, even celebrate menopause, this new book is an essential companion. The song book spiralbound january 1, 2003 by jeanie linders author. Jeanie linders is the writer and producer of the smash hit menopause.
Menopause is not an original book musical, nor is it a parody along the lines of urinetown or reefer madness. Packed with words of wisdom for every woman, and with ideas about how to promote a healthy, nonmedicalized, menopause, this is sure to be treasured and referred to as. The shows writer and producer, jeanie linders, said she found the quiz in an email that had been forwarded to her years ago and never knew who wrote it. Jeanie linders barrage of beefs about the change is for sisters only. A raucous celebration of womanhood created by jeanie linders and inspired by a hot flash and a bottle of wine.
Sue is the national costume designer for gfour productions, designing costumes and props for menopause the musical, respect and motherhood the musical. Jun 05, 2010 june 4june 27 menopause the musical the hilarious celebration of women and the change. Written by jeanie linders, menopause rejiggers two dozen hit songs from the 50s through the 80s to talk to women and the men who love but may not completely. Nov 30, 2003 the producers of menopause the musical may as well post a sign on the coronet theater door warning all men to keep out. Menopause, the musical it s not the silent passage anymore. The song book and cd is a used spiral bound available to purchase and shipped from firefly bookstore in kutztown, pa. Shelley browne, wesley williams, pammie obannon, catherine. Linders team will book the entertainment and market what promises to be a diverse, starstudded season of entertainment starting in september 2015. Grumpy old menopause is a nonfiction humorous look at menopause with some really solid advice included. Her work in entertainment spans three decades, but finding ways to help women connect and support one another is what she focuses on now. Alan has been with menopause the musical since 2004, and internationally, was the music directorarranger for the show on the west end shaw theater and in dublin, ireland. Menopause the musical creator will manage florida theaters.
Menopause, the musical apparently began several years ago over a few glasses of wine when arts entrepreneur jeanie linders and some friends began putting alternate lyrics to pop songs of the 1960s. The musical addresses all of the challenges associated with menopause including the mental, physical and spiritual realms. This is a show that began in a 76seat theatre in orlando, florida in 2001 and has apparently been wowing millions in nine countries since. Performances of menopause the musical at the warner theatre closed june 15, 2014. Williams, teri adams, and becca mccoy, performed at the auburn public theater in auburn, new york until august 9, 2014. Jeanie linders original creator presented with the veteran feminist medal of honor by gloria steinem, jeanie linders is best known as the writer and producer of menopause the musical and is a passionate voice for a generation of women facing more than just hot flashes. Menopause the musical never has been about theater, its about women, ms. Things kick off when four 50something women with very different backgrounds meet at the bargain table in the stores lingerie section, after two of them begin a tugof. Poise menopause the musical book and lyrics by jeanie. Menopause the musical brings the heat to show palace in. Menopause the musical celebrates women and their changes through a comedy that allows women to be okay with where we are in life now. But these personas are used mainly for cheesy punchlines and hackneyed dialoguethe businesswoman bellowing into a cell phone that a contract must be refaxed.
Nov 26, 2003 the offbroadway smash hit menopause the musical is rather akin to a musical slumber party for the over40 set. Menopause the musical casting call the fireside theatre. The producers of menopause the musical may as well post a sign on the coronet theater door warning all men to keep out. Since march 2001, this hilarious show has entertained and inspired women from coasttocoast and internationally. Jan 30, 2015 jeanie linders, who wrote and produced menopause the musical, will head a team that will manage clermonts performance hall and theater.
The secret pleasures of menopause is a groundbreaking book that is long overdue. The show even got a frontpage story in the features section of usa today. Music various lyrics jeanie linders book jeanie linders productions 2001. Jeanie linders whippedcream book and clever parodies are not meant to be. She tells growing bolder what inspired her to write the play and why she thinks it has struck such a powerful chord with women from all walks of life. The show, with book and lyrics, by jeanie linders, consists primarily of popular songs outfitted with new lyrics that celebrate, with abundant humor, women over a certain age. The offbroadway smash hit menopause the musical is rather akin to a musical slumber party for the over40 set.
Wall first stepped on stage with menopause the musical in the original l. Information on perimenopause, premature menopause, menopause symptoms, longterm effects of estrogen loss, and a wide variety of therapies to enhance health can be found in its pages. A doctors guide to relieving hot flashes, enjoying better sex, sleeping well, controlling your weight, and being happy. Apr 06, 2002 this new show, directed by kathleen lindsey with book and lyrics by jeanie linders, however, isnt in that league. Seeking equity and nonequity performers for principal roles in a fireside theatre fort atkinson, wi production of menopause the musical. Sep 30, 2009 jeanie linders, the writerproducer of the phenomenal menopause the musical, has launched a new program, hearing voices, leaving trails, which will ultimately become a series of books filled with womens stories. Menopause the musical arrives in new york following a reportedly soldout ninemonth run in orlando and west palm beach. Many regional theaters including ogunquit playhouse, alabama shakespeare, laguna playhouse, phoenix theater, milwaukee rep. Menopause is a sometimes slapdash mix of trite and clever wordplay, with. Jeanie linders, the writerproducer of the phenomenal menopause the musical, has launched a new program, hearing voices, leaving trails, which will ultimately become a series of books filled with womens stories. Menopause the musical is a 90minute production that includes 25 exhilarating relyricized tunes from the 60s and 70s and culminates with a salute to women who are experiencing the change. A raucous celebration of womanhood created by jeanie linders and inspired by a hot flash and a bottle of wine, menopause the musical applauds women who are. Menopause the musical brings the heat to show palace in hudson.
The menopause guidebook, eighth edition, is the most complete and current discussion of menopause available anywhere. Menopause the musical the aiken theatre, evansville. Jeanie linders, shelley browne, pammie obannon, catherine. Apr 06, 2011 jeanie linders is best known as the writer and producer of menopause the musical and is a passionate voice for a generation of women facing more than just hot flashes her work in entertainment spans three decades, but finding ways to help women connect and support one another is what she focuses on n. Menopause the musical book and lyrics by jeanie linders in. Thats because of playwright jeanie linders book, with new, menopause adapted lyrics set to familiar tunes stayin alive becomes stayin. Menopause the musical is a 2001 musical with book and lyrics by jeanie linders which premiered on march 28, 2001 in orlando, florida. Jeanie has been involved in the art marketing and management for the last 35 years. Power woman, soap star, iowa housewife and earth mother.
Alan glist, kathy glist, jeanie linders and felix rappaport. Jeanie linders has inspired a lot of people to think they, too, can create or copy a hit stage show and change their own lives forever. Jeanie linders the d word filling dates at shimmer cabaret. The song book spiralbound january 1, 2003 by jeanie linders author 5. Donations toward the fund are collected at performances of the show through the sale. Jun 01, 2010 june 4june 27 menopause the musical the hilarious celebration of women and the change. Writer jeanie linders arrives at the premiere of her show menopause the musical at the luxor. Basically, it is a musical revue on the theme of menopause and other issues faced by. Alan glist, kathy glist, jeanie linders and felix rappaport arrives at the premiere of menopause the musical at luxor hotel and casino resort on july 7, 2009 in las vegas, nevada. This essential book answers all the key questions asked about the menopause in a succinct, accessible and uptodate form. Menopause the musical the aiken theatre, evansville, in. Her work in entertainment and producing spans three and a half decades. Not the authors of this book, who offer practical health information and the wisdom of experience.