Inspired by a hot flash and a bottle of wine, playwright Jeanie Linders created Menopause The Musical® to celebrate women at every stage of "The Change." The laughter-filled 90-minute production gets audience members out of their seats and singing along to parodies from classic pop songs of the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s.
Set in a department store, four women meet while shopping for a black lace bra at a lingerie sale. After noticing similarities among one another, the ladies joke about their woeful hot flashes, mood swings, wrinkles, weight gain, and much more. These women form a sisterhood and a unique bond with the entire audience as they rejoice in celebrating that menopause is no longer “The Silent Passage.”
The original production debuted in Orlando, Florida, and ran Off-Broadway for four years, followed by a U.S. national tour and then international tours that continue today. Menopause The Musical® launches its 25th Anniversary North American Tour, inviting audiences—both new and returning—to join the party that changes lives, sparks conversations, and — like its sisterhood — shows no signs of slowing down.
For more information and to secure the best seats now at the best prices, check out the Capitol Theatre website www.capitoltheatre.org or call the Box Office at 509-853-ARTS (2787).
Image credit GFour Productions
Posted August 19, 2026
