Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown


Synopsis:

Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown revolves around the lives of several women in 1980s Madrid, focusing on Pepa, an actress who is grappling with the sudden departure of her lover, Ivan. As Pepa navigates her love life, the plot unfolds in a whirlwind of mistaken identities, quirky encounters, and unexpected connections. Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown is a musical rollercoaster that celebrates the resilience of women in the face of life’s uncertainties.


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Musical Information

Parental Warning: Adult Themes/Content

Musical Type: Contemporary (2010)

Cast Size: 20+

Genre: Dramedy

Setting: 1980s / Spain


Creative Team

Music/Lyrics: David Yazbek

Book: Jeffrey Lane


Cast Albums

Original Broadway Cast (2011)➝


Resources

Licensing: Music Theatre International➝

Sheet Music: Amazon➝


Tags

2010s, Based on a Movie, Dark


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