Jeanie linders is the writer and producer of the smash hit menopause. 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 arrives in new york following a reportedly soldout ninemonth run in orlando and west palm beach. Book and lyrics by jeanie linders tap productions shaw theatre 2007 share. Jeanie linders is sitting at one of the tables near the back of shimmer cabaret at lvh. Jeanie linders the d word filling dates at shimmer cabaret. Sue is the national costume designer for gfour productions, designing costumes and props for menopause the musical, respect and motherhood the musical. The menopause guidebook, eighth edition, is the most complete and current discussion of menopause available anywhere. The musical, by jeanie linders, and starring fredena j. The musical addresses all of the challenges associated with menopause including the mental, physical and spiritual realms. Menopause is a sometimes slapdash mix of trite and clever wordplay, with. 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.
To illustrate how going through the change unites all women, menopause creator jeanie linders offers up four diverse characters. 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. June 4june 27 menopause the musical the hilarious celebration of women and the change. Sandra benton professional woman, kimberly vanbiesbrouck soap star, ingrid cole earth mother, and liz hyde iowa housewifedance captain. Menopause the musical is a 2001 musical with book and lyrics by jeanie linders which premiered on march 28, 2001 in orlando, florida. May 26, 2010 jeanie linders found theater as her expressive channel. Menopause the musical book and lyrics by jeanie linders directed by kathleen lindsey choreographer. The book and menopause the musical written by jeanie linders, directed. Writerproducer jeanie linders gives 25 jukebox oldies a facelift. The show even got a frontpage story in the features section of usa today. Menopause the musical never has been about theater, its about women, ms.
Many regional theaters including ogunquit playhouse, alabama shakespeare, laguna playhouse, phoenix theater, milwaukee rep. 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. Jeanie linders barrage of beefs about the change is for sisters only. Poise menopause the musical book and lyrics by jeanie linders vegas sweepstakes the major prize winners are. 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. 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 confidential tara allmen, md, facog, ncmp the little book of menopause. Music various lyrics jeanie linders book jeanie linders productions 2001. Music parodied was written by various artists, from burt bacharach to the beach boys.
Basically, it is a musical revue on the theme of menopause and other issues faced by. Menopause the musical celebrates women and their changes through a comedy that allows women to be okay with where we are in life now. Jeanie linders, writerproducer of menopause the musical. A raucous celebration of womanhood created by jeanie linders and inspired by a hot flash and a bottle of wine. Performances of menopause the musical at the warner theatre closed june 15, 2014. In her icebreaking book the silent passage 1992, gail sheehy dubbed. Menopause is not an original book musical, nor is it a parody along the lines of urinetown or reefer madness.
Gfour productions and menopause the musical are committed to the health of our customers, cast, and employees. 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. Power woman, soap star, iowa housewife and earth mother. Menopause, the musical it s not the silent passage anymore. Menopause the musical brings the heat to show palace in hudson. Menopause the musical brings the heat to show palace in. 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. 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. Jun 05, 2010 june 4june 27 menopause the musical the hilarious celebration of women and the change. Alan glist, kathy glist, jeanie linders and felix rappaport. 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. Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images.
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. Menopause the musical creator will manage florida theaters. 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. The secret pleasures of menopause is a groundbreaking book that is long overdue. The menopause is an inevitable and natural part of every womans life.
Menopause the musical the aiken theatre, evansville. But these personas are used mainly for cheesy punchlines and hackneyed dialoguethe businesswoman bellowing into a cell phone that a contract must be refaxed. 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. Grumpy old menopause is a nonfiction humorous look at menopause with some really solid advice included. Following the advisement of the centers for disease control and prevention cdc, and state recommendations, some tour stops may be postponed or cancelled. Jeanie linders whippedcream book and clever parodies are not meant to be. Her work in entertainment spans three decades, but finding ways to help women connect and support one another is what she focuses on now. 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. 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. 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. Please check local venue websites and contact your point of purchase for specific details. 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.
Menopause the musical casting call the fireside theatre. Her work in entertainment and producing spans three and a half decades. The song book and cd is a used spiral bound available to purchase and shipped from firefly bookstore in kutztown, pa. Poise menopause the musical book and lyrics by jeanie. Williams, teri adams, and becca mccoy, performed at the auburn public theater in auburn, new york until august 9, 2014.
Jeanie linders found theater as her expressive channel. Menopause the musical the aiken theatre, evansville, in. Jeanie linders, writerproducer of menopause the musical for those who want to navigate, understand, even celebrate menopause, this new book is an essential companion. A doctors guide to relieving hot flashes, enjoying better sex, sleeping well, controlling your weight, and being happy. 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. 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. Writer jeanie linders arrives at the premiere of her show menopause the musical at the luxor. Since march 2001, this hilarious show has entertained and inspired women from coasttocoast and internationally. 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. 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. The song book spiralbound january 1, 2003 by jeanie linders author. Jan 30, 2015 jeanie linders, who wrote and produced menopause the musical, will head a team that will manage clermonts performance hall and theater.
This new show, directed by kathleen lindsey with book and lyrics by jeanie linders, however, isnt in that league. 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. 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 offbroadway smash hit menopause the musical is rather akin to a musical slumber party for the over40 set. Seeking equity and nonequity performers for principal roles in a fireside theatre fort atkinson, wi production of menopause the musical. Not the authors of this book, who offer practical health information and the wisdom of experience. Understanding the biology and management of menopause james r.
Nov 26, 2003 the offbroadway smash hit menopause the musical is rather akin to a musical slumber party for the over40 set. We look forward to seeing you as soon as we are back from intermission. 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. Apr 06, 2002 this new show, directed by kathleen lindsey with book and lyrics by jeanie linders, however, isnt in that league. Menopause the musical book and lyrics by jeanie linders in. Linders team will book the entertainment and market what promises to be a diverse, starstudded season of entertainment starting in september 2015. The song book spiralbound january 1, 2003 by jeanie linders author 5. This essential book answers all the key questions asked about the menopause in a succinct, accessible and uptodate form.
Wall first stepped on stage with menopause the musical in the original l. The producers of menopause the musical may as well post a sign on the coronet theater door warning all men to keep out. Donations toward the fund are collected at performances of the show through the sale. Menopause the musical book and lyrics by jeanie linders in marietta.
Shelley browne, wesley williams, pammie obannon, catherine. Jeanie linders, shelley browne, pammie obannon, catherine. Jun 01, 2010 june 4june 27 menopause the musical the hilarious celebration of women and the change. Jeanie has been involved in the art marketing and management for the last 35 years. Apr 12, 2002 menopause is not an original book musical, nor is it a parody along the lines of urinetown or reefer madness. Thats because of playwright jeanie linders book, with new, menopause adapted lyrics set to familiar tunes stayin alive becomes stayin. 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.
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