Name: Motherhood, the Musical by Sue Fabisch
Start: 2026-05-08T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-05-08T21:00:00-04:00
Location: Essex Studios

Having a baby is just the beginning…motherhood is for life. In the original musical by Sue Fabisch, “Motherhood The Musical,” four women share their insights, challenges and pleasures at a baby shower. In 90 minutes of fun, you’ll get a peek into the powerful friendship of Amy, a soon-to-be first-time mom; Brooke, a hard-working lawyer and mother; Barb, a stressed-out stay-at-home mother of five; and Tina, a single mom seeking to balance work, her family and her divorce. “Motherhood, the Musical,” is a funny, yet loving look at being a mom at any age.

But this won't just be a standard theater show weekend! Just like with all of Ghostlight's theatrical events, there will be interactive community components. We are thrilled to partner with Cincinnati Chamber of Mothers, Cincy Postpartum, and other local nonprofits to bring free resources for community members all weekend long: from postpartum support, how to plan/prevent pregnancy, reproductive health information and more! Additionally we are hosting workshops leading up to the show weekend where parents can come with their little ones for artistic adventures.
Learn more and register for FREE below:
"The More You Grow, The More You Know" Workshop with Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-more-you-grow-the-more-you-know-workshop-w-ppswo

"Build Your Family Workshop" with Samantha Reno (set designer): https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/build-your-family-portrait-workshop

Parking Info: Parking is free in the lot attached to building and across the street. If you are attending on May 8 or 9 for the evening performances please make sure to allot plenty of time for parking, as Essex is having their "Art Walk" event from 6-10pm those same evenings and parking may more crowded than usual.

Accessibility Info:

This venue is ADA compliant, but PLEASE LET US KNOW IN ADVANCE IF YOU OR SOMEONE IN YOUR PARTY IS UNABLE TO TAKE STAIRS so we can have an usher come and assist you at the accessible entrance.

Braille & Enlarged Text programs available at all perfprmances.

Audio Described performance is Saturday Matinee, May 9 at 2pm.

ASL Interpreted performance is Saturday Evening, May 9 at 7pm.

Director/Producer: Alyssa Batsakis
Music Director: Janet Langhorst
Choreography / Light Design: Gina Cerimele-Mechley
Set Design: Samantha Reno
Costume & Prop Design: Eliana Batsakis
Cast:
Amy - Mary Patton
Barb - Emily Shimskey
Brooke - Marva Williams-Parker
Tina - Maddie Sensenstein

This production is made possible in part by an investment of public funds from the Ohio Arts Council (OAC). The OAC is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically.

This project is also supported by Arts Midwest through The GIG Fund. The GIG Fund supports Midwestern organizations to bring a professional artist into their community. These grants from Arts Midwest fund creative, engaging public activities, ensuring that audiences have access to high quality arts activities.