Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown

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Based on the 1988 Pedro Almodóvar film of the same name, "Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown" is a musical comedy set in Madrid in the 1980s. The story follows the lives of a group of women who are all connected to the same man, Ivan. Pepa, an actress, is devastated when she finds out that Ivan has left her a message ending their relationship. She decides to confront him, but in doing so becomes embroiled in a series of chaotic events that involve a suicidal best friend, a desperate lover, his ex-wife, and her son.

As the story unfolds, Pepa's world is turned upside down as she tries to make sense of the chaos that is surrounding her. Along the way, she meets other women who are also on the verge of breakdowns, including Lucia, Ivan's ex-wife, and Candela, Pepa's friend who has fallen in love with a terrorist.

Filled with colorful characters and outrageous plot twists, "Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown" is a fast-paced musical comedy that explores the complexities of love and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. With a score that combines Spanish and Latin rhythms with pop and rock, this show is a celebration of the power of friendship, forgiveness, and the importance of staying true to oneself.