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Motherhood The Musical

Full-Length Musical, Drama  /  4w

Book, Music and Lyrics by Sue Fabisch

Additional Music, Lyrics, Orchestrations and Arrangements by Johnny Rodgers

Having a baby is just the beginning… motherhood is for life. In this charming, original musical, four women share their insights, challenges and pleasures at a baby shower. Over 90 minutes of fun, they celebrate the trials and joys of being a mom at any age.

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    4w
  • Duration
    Duration
    90 minutes
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult
Motherhood The Musical

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Summary

Having a baby is just the beginning… motherhood is for life. In the charming, original Motherhood The Musical, four women share their insights, challenges and pleasures at a baby shower. Over 90 minutes of fun, you’ll get a peek into the powerful friendship of Amy, a soon-to-be first-time mom; Brooke, a hard-working lawyer; Barb, a stressed-out mother of five; and Tina, a single mom seeking to balance work, her family and her divorce. Motherhood is a funny yet loving look at being a mom at any age. It’s climbing the emotional mountain – only to find that there’s laundry at the top.

Also available in Spanish!

History

Motherhood The Musical was originally produced in Fort Lauderdale, FL, in autumn 2010. 

Cast Attributes

BARB – Female, 30-45. Stay-at-home mother of five. She has a dry, sarcastic sense of humor. She doesn’t own anything that isn’t machine-washable and would use her sleeve to wipe her child‘s nose without hesitation. Her husband’s name is Chris and her kids are Daniel, Steven, Jessica and “the twins.”
BROOKE – Female, 40+. Attorney, sophisticated. She loves a great handbag, her phone and shopping at Costco. She is married to Jeffrey, a stockbroker and has 2 kids, Kaitlyn and Tyler. She strives for success at work and at home, but sometimes worries if she really has it all in balance.
TINA – Female, 30-40. Soccer Mom and mother of three. She is recently divorced and adjusting to her new identity as a “single mom.” Her family and her friends mean everything to her.
AMY – Female, 25-35. Pregnant with her first child, Amy wants to do everything perfectly. She is meticulous in her research and in her preparation for motherhood. Like any new mom-to-be, she is blissfully unaware of how much her life will change after the baby arrives.

  • Time Period Present Day
  • Setting

    Amy’s living room. The present.

  • Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes
  • Additional Features No Intermission
  • Duration 90 minutes

Media

“It's heartwarming, laugh-out-loud funny and oftentimes remarkably sentimental.” – Broadway World

“It's heartwarming, laugh-out-loud funny and oftentimes remarkably sentimental without being mawkish or maudlin. Motherhood the Musical is just freakin' funny, but it has so much heart that it still packs an emotional wallop.” – Broadway World

“When it‘s not cracking wise, which is most of the time, Motherhood is a slick, polished work.” – Variety

“There‘s no denying the fun!” – The Tennessean

Videos

  • Motherhood The Musical – Highlights youtube thumbnail

    Motherhood The Musical – Highlights

  • “Not Gonna Take It Anymore” from Motherhood The Musical youtube thumbnail

    “Not Gonna Take It Anymore” from Motherhood The Musical

  • “Costco Queen” from Motherhood The Musical youtube thumbnail

    “Costco Queen” from Motherhood The Musical

  • “TOTTUS Queen” from Madres el Musical youtube thumbnail

    “TOTTUS Queen” from Madres el Musical

Music

Music Samples

1. “I’m Having a Baby/Welcome to Motherhood” – Company
2. “Mommy” – Company
3. “The Best” – Company
4. “In My Minivan” – Company
5. “I’m Danny’s Mom” – Barb
6. “Costco Queen” – Company
7. “We Leak” – Company
8. “Every Other Weekend” – Tina
9. “Ode to Boobs” – Company
10. “It‘s Not Happening” – Company
11. “Baby Weight Blues“ – Tina
12. “Moms on Strike“ – Company
13. “Grannyland“ – Amy’s Mom
14. “Doctor Doctor” – Company
15. “Now I Know” – Amy
16. “Welcome to Motherhood (Reprise)” – Company
17. “The Kids Are Finally Asleep” – Company
18. “When The Kids Are Grown” – Tina, Brooke, Barb
19. “Amy’s Welcome” – Amy
20. “Curtain Call (The Kids Are Finally Asleep)” – Company

  • Musical Style Pop/Rock, Contemporary Broadway
  • Dance Requirements Minimal
  • Vocal DemandsModerate
  • Orchestra Size Small/Combo

Licensing & Materials

  • Licensing fees and rental materials quoted upon application.

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Script also available in Spanish. 

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Authors

Sue Fabisch Errico

Sue Fabisch Errico is the author (book, music, lyrics) of Motherhood the Musical, which has played across the US and around the world in Peru, Portugal, Brazil, Scotland, Toronto, New Zealand, Czech Republic, Argentina, Hungary, New Zealand and a two-year tour around Australi ...

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