Newly Polished
Monsters! Sets Hilarious Midlife Meltdown to Music
Boston-Originated
Musical Hits Arlington’s Regent Theatre
ARLINGTON, MA:
Boston-originated musical Monsters! A Midlife Musical Meltdown will hit the
stage at The Regent Theatre, 7 Medford Street, from Saturday, February 25
through Saturday, March 10; produced by GP Productions, Image Theater and The
Regent Theatre. Back by popular demand, Monsters! has continued development and
regional productions after a rousing 2006 world premiere in Boston, home to
playwright/composer team Gail Phaneuf and Ernie Lijoi.
Imagine a visit from your personal demons on your 40th birthday. Monsters! A
Midlife Musical Meltdown captures the humor, angst and insight experienced at
life’s milestones. Manhattan stock broker Samantha is paid a 40th birthday visit
by her domineering mother. Samantha boldly reveals her plans to quit her Wall
Street job and embark on a soul-searching adventure. Her mother's reaction stirs
up a toxic blend of old insecurities embodied by “monsters”, familiar to us all.
In an effort to derail her new ambitions, the monsters drag Samantha into a
riotous showdown of wills and determination. A mysterious package and sexy
birthday singer skyrocket the antics into a full blown, hilarious mid-life
crisis. Charged with energetic music and side-splitting lyrics, Monsters! asks
“Have you faced your demons?”
"Everybody's got Monsters," says Phaneuf, playwright. "They show up just when we
are about to try something new. This musical depicts our Monsters singing and
dancing, and gives us an opportunity to face them, and laugh at them!"
Following the Boston premiere with CentAstage, Monsters! has experienced many
highlights, including high-profile New York City industry readings featuring
Broadways stars including Andrea McArdle, Cady Huffman, Joy Franz, Ann Harrada
and Nicolette Hart. Most recently Monsters! was produced at The Deertrees
Theatre in Harrison, Maine. The current production will feature renowned Boston
actress Cheryl McMahon of Arlington, who originated the role of “Mother”.
Performances will be held at the historic Regent Theatre, 7 Medford St. (off
Mass. Ave.) in Arlington, from Saturday, February 25 through Saturday, March 10,
2012. Reserved seats range from $20-$30, with discounts available to groups and
students. The Regent is MBTA and handicap accessible with free parking in the
municipal lot across the street. For show times and to purchase tickets, please
visit www.regenttheatre.com, or call
the box office at 781-646-4849. For further information, or to listen to sample
recordings, visit
www.monstersthemusical.com.
