How Long Does Menopause The Musical last?

Menopause The Musical typically lasts around 90 minutes, with no intermission. This popular musical comedy stages across North America and internationally, entertaining audiences with its lighthearted take on the trials and tribulations that come with menopause.
The show features four female characters going through "The Change" together. They bond and poke fun at their woeful hormone-induced misadventures through a series of parody songs set to classic tunes from the 1960s, 70s and 80s.

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  • "Change, Change, Change" (sung to the tune of "Chain, Chain, Chain" by the Crusaders)
  
  
  • "The Hot Flash" (sung to the tune of "The Heat is On" by Glenn Frey)
  
  
  • "My Thighs" (sung to the tune of "My Guy" by Mary Wells)
  
  

While the runtime is approximately 90 minutes, the actual length can vary slightly depending on the pacing, audience response, and interludes between songs. Some productions may choose to extend or trim certain segues and comedic banter between the four leading ladies.

What Influences the Length?

Factors that can impact the show's length include:

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  • Local regulations on run-times and intermissions
  
  


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  • The director's creative choices
  
  


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  • Audience reactions slowing or quickening timing
  
  


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  • Minor changes to script adapatations over time
  
  

So while most Menopause The Musical performances fall right around 90 minutes without an intermission, the exact duration can fluctuate modestly.

Background on the Show

Originally written by Jeanie Linders, Menopause The Musical first premiered in Orlando, Florida in 2001 starring four TV celebrities. It was an instant hit and expanded to more productions across the country.

• As of 2023, the show has:
  
  
  • Performed over 17 years straight in Orlando
  
  
  • Been translated into over 20 languages
  
  
  • Played in over 500 cities worldwide
  
  
  • Welcomed nearly 17 million fans
  
  


• It continues its popular run as a long-running production dedicated to women’s health with a comedic spin.

The musical aims to be relatable and empowering for its predominantly female audience. Many women find camaraderie in an honest look at hormonal changes and realizing they aren't alone. Laughter helps lighten the frustrations of menopausal symptoms in a judgement-free zone.

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So while the musical numbers and script may evolve with the times, fans can expect Menopause The Musical to carry on celebrating women fearlessly. Most shows still run 90 minutes give or take, delivering fun escapism from "the change" we all go through!