The Springer Opera House adjusts 2008-09 season

As I go through menopause, it seems like a lot of other women in town are in the same situation.

How do I know this?

When the Springer Opera House announced its 2008-09 season, "Menopause, the Musical," was going to open the Studio II Series, season renewals went sky high.

Because of that, it is being moved to Mainstage.

Right now, the Springer is just taking renewals for season tickets. Wait 'til it opens up for new season ticket holders.

"It became clear that we might sell out 'Menopause' six months ahead of time if it stayed in Foley Hall," said Paul Pierce, the Springer's artistic director. "Of course, we want to make this hit show available to everyone who wants to see it so we had to make this decision now or it would be too late. We knew that 'Menopause' was going to be big. We just didn't know it would be this big."

So "Menopause" opens the season in September with "Stand By Your Man" opening in Foley. Well, kind of. Because the Tammy Wynette musical is too big for Foley, Pierce found another Wynette-related musical, "Why, Baby Why? The Music of George Jones and Tammy Wynette."

Here's the revised season:

MAINSTAGE SERIES
Menopause, the Musical: Sept. 18-21 and Sept. 25-28
Father of the Bride: Oct. 16-18, Oct. 23-26 and Oct. 30-Nov. 1
Hamlet: Jan. 22-24, Jan. 29-Feb. 1 and Feb. 5-7
Big River: March 5-7, March 12-15 and March 19-21
Red, White and Tuna: April 30-May 16

STUDIO II SERIES
Why, Baby, Why? The Music of George Jones and Tammy Wynette: Nov. 6-9 and Nov. 13-15
Charm School: April 16-19 and April 23-25

HOLIDAY SHOWS
Peter Pan: Nov. 28-Dec. 23
A Tuna Christmas: Dec. 4-23

Call 706-327-3688 for more information.