Motherhood the Musical Offers Free Tickets to New and Expectant Mothers

Mar 23, 2012
Motherhood The Musical

The new musical sensation, Motherhood the Musical announced they are giving away free tickets to new and expectant mothers whose children are born between now and Mother's Day on May 13. To participate, mothers are asked to call the Royal George Theatre Box Office at 312.988.9000 and mention they are pregnant or visit the Box Office at 1641 N. Halsted Street with a photo of their newborn baby or a hospital bracelet. The offer includes one complimentary ticket and is valid through April 30. Complimentary tickets must be picked up in person at the Box Office unless combined with another order. Motherhood the Musical, starring Madeline Duffy-Feins as "Amy," Jennifer Chada as "Barb," Kimberly Vanbiesbrouck as "Brooke," and Melody Betts as "Tasha" is a joyous journey and loving look at the blessings and perils of being a Mom. The hilarious and insightful show will preview on March 30, open April 12 and run through May 20 at the Royal George Theatre. Hailed as "Engaging, hilarious, and touching!" by Variety, Motherhood the Musical is produced by GFour Productions, the team who has successfully brought Menopause The Musical to every major market in the United States.

Motherhood the Musical opened with a sold-out premiere run in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. in fall 2010, where it was named "Best Musical" by the Broward-Palm Beach New Times. It has delighted sold out audiences in cities across the U.S. including Tampa; Fort Worth, Texas; Richardson, Texas; Atlanta and Philadelphia. The production is currently on a 65-city tour in Australia. In addition to Chicago, the 2012 production will play Huntsville, Ala.; Atlanta; Mesa, Ariz.; and Providence. The 90-minute musical features a local cast in each city.

Motherhood the Musical is written by author and songwriter Sue Fabisch, a mother who understands that sometimes the best way to cope with the joys and trials of motherhood is to share the experience with other moms. The 20-song musical includes the hilarious Billboard Top 10 comedy hit, "The Kids Are Finally Asleep;" the rousing call-to-shoppers, "Costco Queen;" and the tender ballad, "I'm Danny's Mom." Motherhood the Musical shares the humorous and loving journey of Amy, a soon-to-be first-time mom; Barb, an over-worked, underpaid, stressed-out mother of five; Brooke, a lawyer who works too much and barely sees her kids; and Tasha, a single mom struggling to balance work, family and a divorce. The four-member company is directed and choreographed by Broadway's Lisa Shriver and award-winner Johnny Rodgers supplies music direction and supervision, arrangements and orchestrations.

"Motherhood the Musical is the rare show that audiences not only relate to - they actually can 'see' themselves on stage through the cast's portrayal of common experiences all moms have," says Kathi Glist, Motherhood the Musical producer and co-founder of GFour Productions. "From being pregnant to succumbing to driving a minivan, from facing an empty nest to anxiously awaiting one's first grandchild, the musical really covers the entire wonderful, crazy journey of being a mom. Anyone who has ever been a parent--fathers as well as mothers--can relate to this show."