Sequel to “Menopause The Musical” set for one-day performance in Wilmington

Menopause The Musical 2_ Cruising Through ‘The Change’® New Hope 2023 Cast (Photo Credit_ Mark Garvin)

WILMINGTON – The national tour of Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’® is set to make a one-day stop in Wilmington, on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the Playhouse on Rodney Square. 

The performance, beginning at 2 PM, marks a special opportunity for local audiences to experience the sequel to the wildly successful Menopause The Musical®.

The sequel follows the four characters introduced in the original Menopause The Musical®, which debuted in 2001. Five years after their initial meeting in a department store, the women reunite for an adventurous cruise. The new production explores the ongoing journey of friendship, the challenges of menopause, and the humor that comes with aging, including hot flashes, mood swings, and memory lapses. With a soundtrack filled with toe-tapping parodies of 70s, 80s, and 90s hits, Menopause The Musical 2 celebrates self-discovery, female empowerment, and the bond between these four women.

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The production, which continues to tour nationally, is directed by Seth Greenleaf and includes choreography by Jonathan Stahl, scenic design by Sean McClelland, and music direction by Peter Aylin. The show is based on characters created by Jeanie Linders, with additional book and lyrics by Karen Bishko and Jeanette Hopkins.

Since its inception, Menopause The Musical® has become a global phenomenon, performing in more than 500 cities worldwide and seen by over 17 million people. The production has played in various countries, including Australia, South Korea, and Brazil, and is the longest-running musical in Las Vegas history.

Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’® is produced by GFour Productions, a company known for its acclaimed Broadway productions and tours, including The Book of Mormon and Six. 

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About the Cast:

• Teri Adams (Iowa Housewife) returns to the role she has performed for 17 years, having traveled the country with the national tour of Menopause The Musical®.

• Ingrid Cole (Earth Mother) has been part of the Menopause The Musical® family since 2005 and has received critical acclaim for her work in numerous other productions.

• Stacey Harris (Soap Star/Dance Captain) has an extensive career in Broadway and national tours, including Dreamgirls, Cinderella, and Chicago.

• Anise Ritchie (Professional Woman) has been a member of Menopause The Musical® for nearly two decades, with notable roles on Broadway and in national tours.

Claudia Estrada

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