Book by S. Oscar Martin
Music and Lyrics by Jeff Rogers, Rich Rankin, Eric MacIntyre,
Andy Ladouceur, Zach Martin and S. Oscar Martin
Directed by Maureen Welch
featuring
Jaqui Cadieux, Irish O’Brien, Barbara Seabright-Moore, Alyssa Blasak, Sharena Campo, Steve Martin, Jeff Rogers
September 22-October 7, 2017 (preview Sept. 21)
Tuesday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m.
It’s Janet’s 50th birthday. This year there will be more tension than usual because not only is she turning the big five oh… her whole family will be coming home to celebrate with her. Her sharp tongued mother, Florence; her younger sister, Charlene the ‘cougar’; her soft spoken niece, Angel, who has some big news to share; and of course her strong willed daughter who she never seems to see eye to eye with, Jessica, will all be in attendance. Her husband, Norman, will also be there of course and a visitor that no one expected who brings with him more conflict than Janet had anticipated. Will it be a HAPPY birthday or a CRAPPY birthday? Either way it’s sure to be a birthday to remember.
This hilarious musical comedy explores the many facets of the wonderful and sometimes-difficult relationships women have with each other. Celebrate with the amazing women in your life as you laugh together and discover the true yet complex beauty of Mothers and Daughters. A must-see for men too. Who knows… you might learn something.
What audiences are saying…
“Grab your Mom, Grandmother or friends! What a show, what a cast. I think I have 10 more laugh-lines now – I laughed so hard and cried as well. Never seen a better show. They deserve to be on a BIG stage in New York!” – Monika
“Enjoyed it so much on Saturday that we are going back to see it again on October 5th. Fabulous show! – B. Davidson
“Saw it tonight with my wife and loved it. Happy, sad, hilarious, serious – entertaining! Entire cast are awesome and perfect in their roles. Bravo folks and Gladstone Theatre!” – R. Kearney
“I thought it was amazing! I laughed, I cried and I laughed some more! Beautiful singing, great storyline and fantastic actors. I highly recommend checking it out!” – L. Filoso
“I LOVED this production. Director, Maureen, and the entire ensemble, your talent and singing blew me away….. you have a hit here, congratulations!
Ottawa… go see this show.” – M. Ross
Tickets: 
Adult: $36 + $3 facility fee = $39
Senior (65+): $32 + $3 facility fee = $35
Student/Artist*/Unwaged/Preview: $20 + $3 facility fee = $23
*including Theatre Ontario members
We attended the opening by pure fluke. Found the show and purchased the tickets one hour before. Due to my broken ankle we ended up sitting in the first row. What a fantastic show! I have already recommended it to my Ottawa friends as a must see. Well written, amazing acting and excellent timing on jokes and songs.
Congrats to all.
Denise
We didn’t know what to expect but thoroughly enjoyed this wonderful production well done everyone we are so lucky to have this talent in Ottawa Bravo Gladstone theatre !!!!!👍👍look forward to attending more plays soon
Grab your Mom, Grandmother or friends! What a show, what a cast. I think I have 10 more laugh-lines now – I laught so hard and cried as well. Never seen a better show. They deserve to be on a BIG stage in New York!!!
Monika
This show is ha ha funny.
I enjoyed every minute of it.
If you haven’t seen this show – you are missing something really special & FUNNY. Thank you to the cast & crew for a wonderful afternoon. Thank you Mr. Martin for writing and playing the part of a supporting role. It was evident how much you enjoyed the show – you were beaming!!
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I went to see this yesterday afternoon, although I was a little hesitant as I didn’t know what to expect. Let me tell you I laughed so hard and I cried even harder. This cast was amazing together and would recommend this to anyone 🙂 Job well done!
Steve and company…..this production deserves to be remounted in a bigger theatre! It’s great and every but as Vegas/Mirvish/Broadway-worthy as Menopause, The Musical! Equally enjoyable for women AND men. They missed out!
Amazing show. Excellent singing and acting by the entire cast. This show is for more than mothers and daughters. I was one of a handful of men in the audience yesterday and I enjoyed it as much as anyone. Lots of laughs and messages. Bring it back so more people can see it.