‘Menopause The Musical’ arrives at Symphony Hall

Show features parodies of classic pop songs from 1960s to ’80s

By C ori U rban Special to The Republican

CREDIT THE LONGEVity of “Menopause The Musical” — now in its 22nd year and 17th as the longest-running musical in Las Vegas history — to its topic.

“It’s timeless. It’s something we are all going to be able to relate to. … Someone you know is going through menopause” or has gone through it, said

If You Go

Event: “Menopause The Musical”

When: Sunday, 3 p.m.

Where: Symphony Hall, 34 Court St., Springfield

Tickets: Start at $45

For more information: Online, MenopauseTheMusical.com

Donna J. Huntley, who plays Professional Woman in the production that is coming to Symphony Hall for one performance on Sunday. “It’s relatable. It’s a story that can always be told,” and if a woman lives long enough, she will go through menopause.

The story is set in a department store ,where four women meet while shopping for a black lace bra at a lingerie sale. After noticing similarities among one another, the cast jokes about their woeful hot flashes, mood swings, wrinkles, weight gain and other symptoms of “The Change.” These women form a unique bond with the audience as they rejoice in celebrating that menopause is no longer “The Silent Passage.”

“Everyone is represented as far as symptoms and how they