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Marietta, GA
March 24-29, 2026
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Menopause The Musical 2®
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PERFORMANCE PLAYBILL
GFOUR PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS
Based on the Original Stage Play by JEANIE LINDERS
With Additional Book and Lyrics by KAREN BISHKO and Jeanette Hopkins
WITH
TERI ADAMS
INGRID COLE
ADRIANNE HICK
DONNA J. HUNTLEY
SCENIC DESIGN
SEAN MCCLELLAND
Lighting Design
JEAN-YVES TESSIER
Sound Design
DAVID LANZA
Arranger/Music Producer
ROSS O’CONNOR
STAGE MANAGER
colton robertson
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER
Courtney Pobst
Assistant Music Supervisor
ADRIANNE HICK
Choreography SupervisoR
STACEY HARRIS
supervising MUSIC DIRECTOR
ALAN J. PLADO
MUSIC DIRECTOR
PETER AYLIN
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
KIM SIMARI
Choreographer
JONATHAN STAHL
DIRECTED BY
SETH GREENLEAF
CAST & PRODUCTION TEAM
CAST (IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE)
SOAP STAR
ADRIANNE HICK
PROFESSIONAL WOMAN
DONNA J. HUNTLEY
EARTH MOTHER
INGRID COLE
IOWA HOUSEWIFE/DANCE CAPTAIN
TERI ADAMS
PRODUCTION TEAM
STAGE MANAGER
colton robertson
AUDIO SUPERVISOR
ASHER GEORGES
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER
Courtney Pobst
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
Kevin Patterson
The entire action of the play takes place on The S.S. Gigantic Cruise Ship. Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’® will be performed without an intermission.
The Actors and Stage Managers employed in this production are members of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
The use of any recording device, either audio or video, and the taking of photographs, either with or without flash, is strictly prohibited. Please turn off all electronic devices such as cellular phones, pagers and watches, lest they find themselves overboard. Sit back, relax, and enjoy cruising through the change.
WHO'S WHO
TERI ADAMS (Iowa Housewife/Dance Captain) has been going through Menopause longer than she cares to admit, first appearing in MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL® in 2006. Playing the Iowa Housewife in both MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL® and MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL 2: CRUISING THROUGH ‘THE CHANGE’®, Adams has been “flashing” on stages across the country for nearly two decades. Favorite Credits include: RUTHLESS!, BABY, DIRTY BLONDE, THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, STEEL MAGNOLIAS, AND THE WORLD GOES ‘ROUND, and MOTHERFREAKINGHOOD THE MUSICAL. Teri has been a 2 time featured soloist at The Kennedy Center, has appeared on NBC’s The TODAY Show, as a member of the MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL® Breast Cancer Survivor Tour and serves as the Choreography Supervisor for the original MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL®.
INGRID COLE (Earth Mother) is a critically acclaimed Actor/Singer who has been honored with The Suzi Bass Award for “Best Leading Actress in a Musical” for her role in A CATERED AFFAIR and for her role as Rose in GYPSY and as The Medium/Aunt in SEE WHAT I WANT TO SEE for which Ms Cole won Best Actress in a Musical-Atlanta Theatre Fan Winner. She has been a member of MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL® since 2005. Other national credits include INTO THE WOODS, MARY POPPINS, GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING, CHICAGO, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, CALL ME MADAM, RAGTIME, THE MIKADO, CINDERELLA, THE MEDIUM, NATALIE NEEDS A NIGHTIE, PIRATES OF PENZANCE and NUNSENSE. Ms. Cole has written and produced a one woman cabaret show COLE SINGS COLE Songs of Cole Porter. Follow her on instagram @IngCole or on Facebook at Ingrid Cole.
ADRIANNE HICK (Soap Star/Assistant Music Supervisor) is a native New Yorker! Recent credits include Diana, NEXT TO NORMAL, Francesca, THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY, Mother, RAGTIME (Riverside Center), Maria, THE SOUND OF MUSIC (Ivoryton Playhouse) and Anna, THE KING AND I (Interlakes). Others include B’Way National Tour of LES MISERABLES, (Fantine U/S/Factory Girl); International Tour of JEKYLL & HYDE (Lady Beaconsfield); SOUTH PACIFIC, Nellie (Ivoryton Playhouse & The Wick Theatre); COMPANY, April (Lyric Stage Co.); Alice, BRIGHT STAR (Riverside Center- Broadway World Award), Sister Margaretta/Elsa U/S, THE SOUND OF MUSIC (Asolo Rep), THROUGH THE INVISIBLE DOOR (MTL); Alison, FUN HOME (American Stage, Tampa Bay Theatre Award).
DONNA J. HUNTLEY (Professional Woman) has enjoyed performing Professional Woman/Soap Star since 2004. Broadway/Off Broadway credits include; LENA HORNE: THE LADY AND HER MUSIC, HAIRSPRAY (Motor Mouth Mable), CHICAGO (Matron Mama Morton), BARNUM (Joyce Heath), and more. Donna has worked, performed, and toured such greats as Richard Pryor, Ben Vereen, Mary Wilson, El Puma and Chayanne. Donna's a proud Actor's Equity Association member and honored to be a part of MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL® 1 & 2. Follow Donna on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook @donnajhuntley
Colton Robertson (he/him) (Stage Manager) is a Brooklyn-based AEA stage manager. Tours: Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical, Dot Dot Dot: A New Musical, Junie B’s Essential Guide to School, El Otro Oz. Off-Broadway/NY (selected): A White Man’s Guide to Rikers Island, How to Live, Rough Trade, The Secret Life of Seaweed, Pan Asian Rep, The Amoralists. Cabaret: Electric Moon Cabaret, Slay This Way 2, The Duplex Cabaret. Dance: Shadows. Regional: Sun Valley Music Festival, The Phoenix Symphony, Orange Theater Company. Proud to be joining the MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL 2® team! @coltonrob
COURTNEY POBST (she/her) (Assistant Stage Manager) is from sunny San Diego, California. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of California Riverside with degrees in Theatre and Creative Writing. She stage manages in-park shows at Universal Studios Hollywood, and seasonally serves as the Company Manager for Drama Club Camp, a writers residency for developing musical theatre, in rural Maine. Other credits include: NUTCRACKER! MAGICAL CHRISTMAS BALLET (SM, national tour), DOT DOT DOT: A NEW MUSICAL (SM, national tour,) THE REALNESS (ASM, Illinois Theatre), LA PIÑATA (PSM, ArtShare LA), ONCE (ASM, Laguna Playhouse), CABARET (SM, University of California Riverside).
JEANIE LINDERS (Original Stage Play Creator) created and wrote the original MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL®, and was a passionate voice for a generation of women facing more than just hot flashes. She was the recipient of the Veteran Feminist Medal of Honor presented by Gloria Steinem, and funded women’s education and housing programs from New Orleans to Kenya and Ghana, as well as raising over a million dollars for the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, as well as other charities. Jeanie’s work in entertainment spanned three decades and included theatre, multi stage music festivals, and celebrity-driven events. She also launched The Center for Art & Entertainment and completed her Marge Potter book series. We continue to honor Jeanie’s memory and legacy by sharing her humor, heart, and wit onstage each night, spreading her healing laughter across the world.
KAREN BISHKO (Additional Book & Lyrics) In 2007 Karen opened for UK boyband Take That at London’s 18,000 capacity O2 Arena. Karen’s first musical SINGLE has received exceptional reviews and was programmed in 2020 to have its first full production but cancelled due to Covid. Karen wrote songs for the musical SHADOWS and was nominated for Outstanding Original Music by the NY Innovative Theatre Awards. Most recently Karen has written a musical entitled The Fan. One of the songs was a finalist for The Stiles and Drewe New Song Award. Menopause The Musical 2® has been a dream job, as she thrives on making audiences laugh while maintaining pathos. https://karenbishko.com
Jeanette Hopkins (Additional Book & Lyrics) writer, playwright, composer, vocal/acting coach. Alumni of Ohio University. Body of work includes, words/music/book for the musicals Bombshells and Lincoln Tunnel. End credit songs for film and television. Creator and writer for series, Sherlock, Main St. Gym, A Place Called Rockwell as well as Las Vegas and Atlantic city shows, Here’s to the Ladies and Multiple Personalities. Her vocal/acting students have starred on Broadway, film and TV.
SETH GREENLEAF (Director) A Tony Award® winner for his work on THE INHERITANCE, STEREOPHONIC and the 50th anniversary production of WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF, Seth would be the first to tell you that he’s lived a theatrical life. A graduate of UCLA’s School of Theatre, Film and Television, he was bitten early by the entertainment bug and has worked in theatre and film ever since. Some of his favorite highlights include producing 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL on Broadway with Dolly Parton, co-financing the Tony Award® and Olivier Award-winning musicals THE BOOK OF MORMON and MATILDA THE MUSICAL, and directing the award-winning documentary F(L)AG FOOTBALL (FlagFootballTheMovie.com). He currently has DEAD OUTLAW, GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS, STEREOPHONIC, SIX, and THE BOOK OF MORMON running on Broadway; and FUNNY GIRL and TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL on national tour in the U.S. and THE SHARK IS BROKEN on tour in the UK. Seth is also a founding member of the Broadway Green Alliance, helping to green the Great White Way, for more information on that effort please visit BroadwayGreen.com.
JONATHAN STAHL (Choreographer) is honored to have been working on Menopause THE MUSICAL 2: CRUISING THROUGH 'THE CHANGE'® since its beginnings. Having done everything from Ballet to Broadway and from Denver to Dubai, he is thankful to add this choreographic credit to his eclectic career. Although starting as a performer, now his career mostly consists of directing and choreographing. For other current projects and more on his career, please visit jonathan-stahl.com or #fromballet2broadway on Instagram. He hopes you enjoy this awesome show!!
Alan J. Plado (Supervising Music Director) Conductor for the Broadway national tours of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Jersey Boys, Dirty Dancing, Legally Blonde, Elf The Musical, Memphis. Broadway: Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Kinky Boots. Off-Broadway: We're Still Hot, Jersey Boys, Just a Matter of Time, The Last Word, Shooting Star (NYMF). Alan has worked regionally at Ogunquit Playhouse, Alabama Shakespeare, Laguna Playhouse, Mill Mountain Theater, Theater Aspen, Geva Theater. Recent credits include Scrooge (Arizona Theatre Co.), Beautiful, Jersey Boys, A Chorus Line (The REV). He also serves as the Music Supervisor for Menopause The Musical® (since 2004), and internationally, was the music Director/Arranger for the show on the West End (Shaw Theater) and in Dublin, Ireland. He is a long-time member of AFM Musicians' union. For my Dad.
PETER AYLIN (Music Director) conducted his first show at nineteen in the UK. He has performed for the late Princess Diana, worked with Britt Ekland, Cilla Black, Bonnie Langford, Wayne Sleep and Victor Spinetti. He has conducted Dora Bryan in the UK revival tour of Hello, Dolly! and led the Players Theatre (West End) at the piano for many years. In 1994 Peter moved to Toronto, Canada and has worked there ever since. In 2006, he conducted the Canadian Premier of “Song & Dance”. Peter is privileged to have been a part of the Menopause "family" since its Canadian debut, seventeen years ago.
STACEY HARRIS (Choreography Supervisor) has appeared as Soap Star in MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL 2® since the US Premiere in 2023. As dance captain, she maintained the choreography at Paper Mill Playhouse, The National Yiddish Theatre, Pennsylvania Centre Stage, and Candlelight Playhouse. Performing credits include Broadways: BELLS ARE RINGING, National Tours: CINDERELLA, SHOW BOAT, DREAMGIRLS, Off-Broadway: LONE STAR LOVE, THE GOLDEN LAND, THE MEGILE OF ITZIK MANGER, PARDON MY ENGLISH. Regional favorites: CABARET (Sally Bowles – Wilde Award), THE ADDAMS FAMILY (Morticia), 42ND STREET (Dorothy), CHICAGO (Velma & Roxie), DAMN YANKEES (Lola), MAMMA MIA! (Tanya), CRAZY FOR YOU (Irene), BYE BYE
BIRDIE (Rose). Northwestern University graduate. Stacey-Harris.com
ROSS O’CONNOR (Arranger/Music Producer) is a highly experienced musical director, composer, and lyricist with over 20 years of experience. He honed his musical talents at the Conservatory of Music Dublin before premiering his own original musical, “New Fish,” in 2019. As an arranger, Ross has worked on various productions, including MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL 2® in the UK and Ireland. He has also composed and scored music for films, including the upcoming Hallmark Channel feature “From Paradise With Love.” Ross’s versatile and creative musical talents, coupled with his passion and dedication to his craft, have earned him respect and recognition within the industry.
SEAN MCCLELLAND (Scenic Design) Sean, now residing out of Santa Fe, NM has previously spent 15 years in South Florida, from which he has designed 200ish shows with the top theatres in the area and beyond. Along with designing, he has painted most of his sets and backdrops over the years and spends time on his paint easel oil painting. To view more of his work please visit www.symbiontscenic.com.
JEAN-YVES TESSIER (Lighting Design) Original MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL® lighting designer Jean-Yves Tessier hails from the cold reaches of Canada and once had a sexy French accent. He has since lost it. If found please take good care of it. He has been rained on exactly 1,452 times. Incredibly this is also his PIN number. The universe is weird that way. What a pleasure returning to the wonderful GFour family and meeting with our four dear friends once again. Enjoy!
DAVID LANZA (Sound Design) is a sound designer based out of Fort Worth, TX. Previous collaborators include Dallas Theater Center, Amphibian Stage, Jubilee Theater, Stage West, Nickelodeon, Alfalfa Studios, Kate Spade, and The Ford Foundation. Love to Nikki, Maggie, Peter, and the Oxford comma. www.DavidLanzaAudio.com
GFOUR PRODUCTIONS (Producer) proudly produces some of the world’s most recognized shows, from Broadway to the West End. Current and recent productions and investments: DEAD OUTLAW (Broadway); GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS (Broadway); STEREOPHONIC (Broadway, West End); THE SHARK IS BROKEN (West End, Broadway, UK Tour); STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW (West End, Broadway); SIX THE MUSICAL (Broadway, West End and Tour); THE BOOK OF MORMON; THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG. Current tours include FUNNY GIRL, TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL, and the international sensation MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL® and its sequel. Winners of more than 50 Tony Awards® for their productions including NINE, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, MATILDA THE MUSICAL, THE INHERITANCE and more. www.GFourProductions.com
THE MUSIC
Music Parodied With Great Appreciation
SONGS WORDS • MUSIC PUBLISHER (USED BY PERMISSION) • COPYRIGHT DATE
Please Mr. Postman; Words and Music by Robert Bateman, Georgia Dobbins, William Garrett, Freddie Gorman, Brian Holland; (c) EMI Blackwood Music Inc., Jobete Music Co Inc., Stone Agate Music (BMI ASCAP) ALL RIGHTS RESERVED / Holding Out For A Hero; Words and Music by Dean Pritchard, Kim Steinman; (c) Sony/ATV Melody (BMI) ALL RIGHTS RESERVED / I Don’t Look Good Naked Anymore; Words and Music by Seth David Fleishman, Anthony Krucinski; (c) Hidden Pond Productions, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED / Walk Like An Egyptian; Words and Music by Liam Sternberg; (c) Peer International Corporation (BMI) ALL RIGHTS RESERVED / Happy Feet; Words and Music by Milton Ager, Jack Yellen; (c) 1930 WC Music Corp. (ASCAP) ALL RIGHTS RESERVED / That’s Amore; Words and Music by Harry Warren, Jack Brooks; (c) Four Jays Publishing Company ALL RIGHTS RESERVED / That’s Amore; Words and Music by Jack Brooks, Harry Warren; (c) Famous Music LLC., Sony/ATV Harmony (ASCAP) ALL RIGHTS RESERVED / Can’t Smile Without You; Words and Music by Chris Arnold, David Martin, Geoff Morrow; (c) Universal Polygram Int. Publishing, Inc. on behalf of Universal/Dick James Music LTD. (ASCAP) ALL RIGHTS RESERVED / Save Your Kisses For Me; Words and Music by Tony Hiller, Martin Lee, Lee Sheriden; (c) EMI Music Publishing LTD (PRS) ALL RIGHTS RESERVED / Three Times A Lady; Words and Music by Lionel Richie; (c) Brenda Richie Publishing, Jobete Music Co Inc., Libren Music (ASCAP) ALL RIGHTS RESERVED / But I Do; Words and Music by Paul Gayten, Robert C Guidry; (c) BMG Platinum Songs US (BMI) ALL RIGHTS RESERVED / I Will Survive; Words and Music by Dino Fekaris, Frederick J Perren; (c) Universal Polygram Int. Publishing, Inc. on behalf of itself and Perren-Vibes Music, Inc. (ASCAP) ALL RIGHTS RESERVED/ Disco Inferno; Words and Music by Leroy Green, Tyronne Kersey; (c) Reservoir 416 (BMI) ALL RIGHTS RESERVED / Disco Inferno; Words and Music by Leroy Green, Tyronne Kersey; (c) Mercy Kersey Music ALL RIGHTS RESERVED/ Yes; Words and Music by Neil Cavanaugh, Terry Fryer, Tom Graf; (c) After The Fire, Flood Music Co Inc., Sony/ATV Tunes LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED / Yes; Words and Music by Robert Cavanaugh, Terry Fryer, Thomas Graff; (c) The Flood Music Company ALL RIGHTS RESERVED / That’s What Friends Are For; Words and Music by Burt F. Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager; (c) 1985 New Hidden Valley Music Company (ASCAP), WC Music Corp. (ASCAP), Carole Bayer Sager Music, Inc. (BMI) and Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI) All rights on behalf of itself and New Hidden Valley Company administered by WC Music Corp. All rights on behalf of itself and Carole Bayer Sager Music Inc. administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED / Man! I Feel Like A Woman; Words and Music by Robert John Lange, Shania Twain; (c) Songs of Universal, Inc. on behalf of Loon Echo, Inc., Universal Polygram Int. Publishing, Inc. on behalf of Out of Pocket Prod, LTD. (ASCAP/BMI) ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR
As excited as I am to help deliver the sequel to the groundbreaking Menopause The Musical®, I must first address my own self-consciousness about being a man, directing a show about menopausal women, in this day and age.
I began producing MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL® for the author, Jeanie Linders well over a decade ago, and while Jeanie always seemed to appreciate my take on the show being a celebration of life and friendship, I never had any desire or ambition to be on the Menopause creative team. After a few years, and due to a scheduling conflict, she asked me if I would direct a particular production. I knew the show well enough, and felt I was helping out in a pinch. She apparently liked that production very much, and then to my absolute shock announced that I would be the only director moving forward. I was already fairly busy producing the show, but Jeanie was never short on conviction, and nearly impossible to argue with.
Fast forward to today: having spent the last few years developing this sequel as a celebration of the brand, as well as an opportunity to address new issues we didn’t have the latitude in 2001 to discuss, I had very much hoped for Jeanie to be with us on opening night, and to see the new life sprouting from the seed she planted more than two decades ago. Sadly, Jeanie passed away only a few months ago. In honor of her, and respecting her original wishes, I have helped steer this ship to port. When the time comes to step away from this role, I will gratefully do so, but not before honoring her memory to the best of my ability.
To those who have been through the change, are going through it now, or love someone who is, may this production bring you as much laughter, support, and fellowship as intended. And may our dear Jeanie be smiling and laughing from whatever perch she has chosen.
With deepest love and respect,
GFOUR PRODUCTIONS STAFF
Founder/Chairman
Ken Greenblatt
CEO/President
Seth Greenleaf
CFO
Maureen Portlock
Director of OPERATIONS & PRODUCTION
Kim Simari
Director of Casting
Karie Koppel
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF SALES & MARKETING
Alyssa Holland
Associate Director of OPERATIONS & PRODUCTION
Lauren Schwartz
MARKETING COORDINATOR
ERICA GEROLD
music clearances
Chris Robertson
Accountant
Lerro & Chandross Victor Lerro
IP Counsel
St. Onge, Steward, Johnston, & Reens LLC; Gene Winter/Jonathan Winter
Attorney
Boies, Schiller & Flexner LLP; Stuart Singer/James Grippando
In House Counsel
David Harris
Founder
Kenneth & Sandi Greenblatt
Founder
Alan & Kathi Glist
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