Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
In Madrid, the intertwining lives of a group of women with relationship issues lead to a tumultuous 48 hours of love, confusion and passion.
Why see Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown?
Based on Pedro Almodóvar's internationally acclaimed 1988 film, Women On The Verge of a Nervous Breakdown is set in late 20th-century Madrid and tells the story of the intertwining lives of a group of women whose relationships with men lead to a tumultuous 48 hours of love, confusion and passion.
Both touching and hilarious, it's a story about women and the men who pursue them... finding them, losing them, needing them, and rejecting them. At the center is Pepa (Sherie Rene Scott) whose friends and lovers are blazing a trail through 1980s Madrid. And why do they all keep showing up at her high-rise apartment? Gazpacho anyone?
Along with Pepa, there's her missing (possibly philandering) lover, Ivan (Brian Stokes Mitchell); his ex-wife of questionable sanity, Lucia (Patti LuPone); their son Carlos (Justin Guarini); Pepa's friend, Candela (Laura Benanti), and her terrorist boyfriend; a power-suited lawyer (de'Adre Aziza) plus a taxi driver (Danny Burstein) who dispenses tissues, mints and advice in equal proportion. Mayhem and comic madness abound, balanced by the empathy and heart that are trademarks of Almodóvar's work. And of Bartlett Sher's too.
Dates
Previews from 2nd October 2010
Opening night 4th November 2010
Closes 2nd January 2011
Audience: Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown is suitable for audiences aged 16 and upwards
Run time: tba
SHOW SCHEDULE
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
| Matinee | - | - | 2 pm | - | - | 2 pm | 3 pm |
| Evening | - | 8 pm | 8 pm | 8 pm | 8 pm | 8 pm | - |
Cast note:
Patti LuPone will not be performing Friday - December 3 @ 8pm, Saturday - December 11 @ 2pm & 8pm, Tuesday - January 4 @ 7pm, Wednesday - January 5 @ 2pm
Brian Stokes Mitchell will not be performing Friday - December 10 @ 8pm, Saturday - December 11 @ 2pm & 8pm, Thursday - December 16 @ 8pm, Friday - December 17 @ 8pm, Saturday - December 18 @ 2pm & 8pm, Sunday - December 19 @ 3pm
Awards
DRAMA DESK AWARDS 2011
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical
Laura Benanti, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
Reviews
Customer reviews
7 reviews, average rating: (3.6 Stars)
Hard To Please
Great Version of an Almodovar Classic
We took a risk with the mixed reviews. I must say as a New Yorker, I'm rarely captivated by Broadway shows these days. However, we loved this fast paced show with colorful characters, catchy tunes, and great visual movement. Lots of fun! It may be easier to follow the show if you've seen the film in advance. We enjoyed it! ... Read more
Jim
Grand fun!
It's a whole new take on what a musical can be, and the cast's energy is phenomenal. We had a wonderful time! ... Read more
Steve
Brilliant stage adaption with 5 star Laura Benanti
Being familiar with the Pedro Almodovar movie probably helps but is not necessary. The stage itself is as much a part of the success of this play as the music and acting. They have done a fantastic job bringing the Spanish atmosphere from the movie to the stage. There are a lot of scenery changes giving the stage a frantic pace. Sherie Rene Scott does a great job carrying the lead and has a tremendous voice. Patti LuPone and Brian Stokes Mitchell each have an opportunity to show off their powerful voices and style and add enough star power to warrant seeing this show. The play seems perfectly cast and with a few minor changes and tightening up this should be a major success. The star though is Laura Benanti. She is perky, gorgeous, has perfect comic timing, and has the voice of an angel. "Model Behavior" is sung brilliantly. To hear her sing is one of the most pleasureful experiences to be had anywhere on any stage. Plus she is as nice in person as she appears. She is a major talent. ... Read more
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