VALERIE FAGAN (Earth Mother) is thrilled to be a part of the MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL® family. On Broadway, Val was an original cast member of THE ADDAMS FAMILY, appearing as both Alice and Grandma opposite Nathan Lane and Bebe Neuwirth (Original Cast Album). A FORBIDDEN BROADWAY veteran, Val originated its award-winning 25th Anniversary Edition: RUDE AWAKENING (NY Drama Desk Award: Outstanding Revue, Original Cast Album). Valerie’s extensive musical theatre credits include: Aldonza in the National Tour of MAN OF LA MANCHA and Fantine in the First National Tour of LES MISÉRABLES. Also a writer, Val co-wrote the award-winning musical SIX WOMEN WITH BRAIN DEATH (Music Theatre International) and GOIN’ TO THE CHAPEL (Miracle or 2 Theatrical Licensing). One of Val’s greatest honors was as soloist for NBC, singing “God Bless America” starting the NEW YORK CITY MARATHON. Recently, Val created a Drama Program for Special Needs Adults for MATTHEW’S MINISTRY. Love to family and much thanks to The New Theatre.