“Menopause The Musical" Opens September 7th

Merrimack Hall Performing Arts Center has announced that the international smash hit “Menopause The Musical ® - The Hilarious Celebration of Women and the Change ®” will be presented at Huntsville’s Merrimack Hall for a six-week engagement. The Invited Dress Rehearsal Show will be held on September 6, 2007, with Opening Night on September 7, 2007. Show times are Wednesdays at 2:00, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at 7:00, Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00, and Sundays at 5:00. Tickets are available online at www.merrimackhall.com or by phone at 256-534-6455 (534-MILL).

Renovations of the historic Merrimack Hall began one year ago. The performing arts facility features a 300-seat, state-of-the-art performance hall, a 3,000 square foot dance studio, and rehearsal and instructional rooms for musicians, along with other amenities such as a performer green room and dressing room, scene shop, generous wing and backstage space and a covered load-in area with a freight elevator, and ample parking. Merrimack Hall Performing Arts Center’s renovations have been provided as a gift to the community by local arts supporters Debra and Alan Jenkins.

The six-week run of “Menopause The Musical” at Merrimack Hall Performing Arts Center marks the first time a touring show has been presented in Huntsville for an extended run and will bring thousands of patrons to the new performing arts facility. Other events planned for Merrimack Hall Performing Arts Center include a Gala Benefit Concert featuring Dionne Warwick on October 12, 2007, a dance workshop with choreographer Wade Robson in July, Academy Award winner Billy Bob Thornton and his All Star Band in concert on August 17, 2007, and Grammy-winning rock artist Simon Kirke in concert on August 18. Additionally, local arts organizations such as The Madison Children’s Theatre and Alabama Youth Ballet will be holding events and productions in Merrimack Hall Performing Arts Center this summer and fall.