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Resorts World Sentosa unveils the cast of Super Mommy
By Edric / 19 Mar 2018 (Monday)
Be inspired by the power of kinship, filial piety and respect for our domestic helpers as Super Mommy, a heartwarming and entertaining Mandarin musical, making its debut outside of Taiwan at Resorts World Sentosa on Friday 18 May 2018, after multiple sold-out runs in Taiwan last year.
Running from 18 May to 22 June 2018 at Resorts World Theatre, with a total of 30 shows, this live original theatrical production features an eminent local cast including Jaspers Lai, Lin You Fa, Chriz Tong and Benjamin Josiah Tan taking on stage characters set in a three-generation household who grapple with real-life issues like vulnerability of family ties, treatment of domestic helpers, work-life balance and dementia.
Dramatic changes descend upon the lives of young Jeremy, Mother, Father, and Grandma when Grandpa's dementia deteriorates. To better care for Grandpa, Indonesian helper, Eny, is brought in to help out. from someone, the family barely knows about, Eny gradually bonds with everybody and becomes an anchoring member the family can barely do without.
Neglected by his preoccupied parents, Jeremy develops an attachment to the capable Eny, who also misses her own son in her hometown. Expect loads of simmering tensions, misunderstood intentions, emotional outbursts and tear-jacking moments.
Throughout this family's experiences, the thoughtful musical fleshes out social issues close to our hearts today - the pressures felt in multi-generation households; how dual-income working parents pull off the juggling act of bringing home the bacon and caring for family; prejudices against domestic helpers; and the challenges of caregivers for suffering of dementia; and more.
Local homegrown performing talents in this lively original theatrical production
Resorts World Sentosa has pulled together a recognisable local cast for Super Mommy that paints a touching story of one modern family's love and sacrifices.
Popular multi-talented comedian and host, Jaspers, will take on his breakthrough role by cross-dressing as Grandma. "I'm very thrilled and honoured to be able to work on this project! This story has deeply touched me as I used to be very close with my domestic helper from Indonesia as well. This will be the first time I cross-dress on a live musical stage. So, it will be a huge challenge for me to sing in female keys. I also need to design the character to be realistic, funny and still likable to the crowd. I feel it is a story that will definitely touch the hearts of every local family, and I can't wait to bring the audience through an emotional roller coaster. So, be prepared to laugh and cry together with us!" said Jaspers on his involvement.
Local radio deejay, veteran host, singer and actor, You Fa, plays the role of Grandpa who suffers from dementia. He shares "This is a challenge for me to act as an elderly with dementia. This is my first collaboration with a Taiwanese team and I hope to learn more from this experience."
Chriz, who has starred in previous RWS's theatrical production, Ge Tai - The Musical together with You Fa and Jaspers, plays the Mother, a career woman chasing the rat-race. She says, "I am really honoured to be to be working with our Taiwanese counterparts especially veteran thespian Lang Tsu Yun and musical icon Kay Huang Yun Ling. I believe this collaboration will ignite new sparks because of our cultural similarities and differences. The audience can look forward to an intimate peek into a modern family's struggle to juggle work-life balance and also the harsh challenges faced by our new immigrants."
Up-coming local television heartthrob, Benjamin Josiah pairs up for the first time with 'Queen of Theme Songs'. singer and songwriter Chriz, taking on the stage roles of the young parents to their growing son Jeremy. Playing as the Father, Benjamin Josiah reflects his excitement, "To do a full musical on stage has been something I have wanted to do for a while now. To have that opportunity given to me through Super Mommy, I am beyond excited! I think the crowd will really connect with the storyline and there will definitely be lots of tears and laughter!"
The role of Eny, who braves unpleasant prejudices and rises to her call of duty in holding the family together, is portrayed with great conviction by Taiwanese theatre actress and singer Luo Mei Ling. She has played this endearing role in previous installments of the musical in Taiwan to great acclaim and excellent reviews.
Separately, eight child performers including Estovan Reizo Cheah, who plays Jeremy, were selected in person by veteran Hong Kong actress Nancy Sit through an audition for Super Mommy, and coached by Mother Hong Kong Arts Centre. Together with the principle adult casts, they will take theatregoers on a reflective life journey that promises to tug at one's heartstrings, as they view the complicated adult world through their innocent eyes.
Backed by a stellar creative team from Taiwan
Performing arts veteran and actress-turned-director Lang Tsu Yun takes the helm aptly as the show director where her own Indonesian helper also cared for the late father. Celebrated and renowned pop-music maestro Kay Huang Yun Ling has also been roped in as Music Director who depicts Eny's inspiring journey from an outsider to fellow family member through her energetic and yet soulful music.
Tickets are now on sale. From today until 6 April 2018, theatregoers get to enjoy an early-bird promotion where they receive one complimentary Category One ticket worth $88 by buying three Category One tickets for any show dates during the show run. Terms and conditions apply.
What: Super Mommy
When: 18 May 2018, Friday and runs until 22 June 2018, Friday for 39 shows on selected nights at 8:00 PM and selected weekends' matinees at 2:00 PM.
Duration: 120 minutes (with intermission)
Where: Resorts World Theatre, Resorts World Sentosa
Tickets: Tickets are priced at $38, $58, $78, $88 and $108. Prices exclude SISTIC booking fees and handling charges. Tickets can be purchased via (65) 6348 5555 | www.sistic.com.sg | Resorts World Theatre Box Office.
Senior Citizens and children enjoy 20% off all ticket categories.
Purchase a VIP or Cat 1 ticket to receive a complimentary RWS Invites Membership.
RWS Invites & PAssion Card Members enjoy up to 40% off Cat 1 - 3 Tickets.
Photos and images by Resorts World Sentosa.