Who is starring in Menopause The Musical?

Menopause The Musical is a popular musical comedy that depicts four women navigating through menopause while shopping at a lingerie sale at a department store. The musical first premiered in Orlando, Florida in 2001 and has since expanded into multiple productions globally with various casts over the years.
The original 2001 Off-Broadway cast featured Bobbie Jean Anderson, Anita Hollander, Vicki Leandrew, and Myra Lucretia, who originated the roles of the four main characters facing menopause - Professional Woman, Iowa Housewife, Soap Star, and Earth Mother. The musical was an instant hit with largely female audiences who related to the show's humorous take on hot flashes, mood swings, weight gain and other common symptoms associated with menopause.

Since then, Menopause The Musical has had several touring productions across North America and internationally. Some notable actresses who have starred in the musical over the years include:

• Carol Woods: Tony award nominee known for Broadway roles in Chicago and Caroline, or Change. Woods toured with Menopause The Musical in 2006 in the role of Earth Mother.


• Rita Rudner: Famous stand-up comedian who headlined the Las Vegas production of Menopause The Musical from 2007 to 2010 as the Soap Star character.


• Shelley Regner: Best known as the original "Ashley" in the hit musical Wicked. Regner played Earth Mother on national tours in 2018-2019.


• Kathy St. George: Television actress who starred in the first UK tour in 2010-2011 as Professional Woman. Other regional tours St. George headlined include Australia and South Africa.

The current 2023 national tour cast features:

• Patty Lohr as Professional Woman: Lohr is a seasoned Broadway veteran with credits in shows like Kinky Boots, Beauty and the Beast and more.


• Lisa Mack as Soap Star: Mack recently finished playing Matron Mama Morton on the US national tour of Chicago.


• Meg Bussert as Iowa Housewife: Regional theater actress known for roles in Mamma Mia! and Mary Poppins.


• Ruth Gottschall as Earth Mother: Gottschall has performed extensively with musical theater companies in Chicago.

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While cast members may change over time, Menopause The Musical continues to entertain and empower audiences everywhere with its lighthearted look at a relatable phase of life for many women. The show features parody versions of classic pop songs from the 60s, 70s and 80s, poking fun at hot flashes, mood swings, aging, loss of memory and more - all set amidst the sitcom backdrop of four women commiserating at a lingerie sale.

Some fan-favorite witty song spoofs include:

• "My Thighs" (to the tune of "My Guy" by Mary Wells)


• "Change, Change, Change" (based on "Change Is Gonna Come" by Sam Cooke)


• "Stayin' Awake/Night Sweatin' " (a mashup of "Stayin' Alive" by Bee Gees and "Night Fever")

With its universal appeal and laugh-out-loud sketches and songs, it's no wonder Menopause The Musical has entertained over 17 million women and counting. Whether enjoyed by ladies who want to bond over "the change" or curious men wanting insight into menopause, the musical aims to normalize and bring humor to a common condition for middle-aged women.

What critics are saying:

"Hilarious parodies...had the audience laughing and singing along" - NY Times

"Delightfully funny...a snappy script" - Huffington Post

"You'll laugh, you'll cry...intelligently conceived" - Variety

So if you're looking for some comic relief from hot flashes or sleepless nights, head out to see Menopause The Musical on tour near you! The all-female cast will have you cheering - no fans required!