Be inspired by the power of kinship, filial piety and respect for our domestic helpers as Super Mommy (我的妈妈是 ENY?狮城温馨版), a heartwarming and entertaining Mandarin musical, makes its global debut outside of Taiwan at Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) (圣淘沙名胜世界) on Friday, 18 May 2018, after multiple sold-out runs in Taiwan last year.

Running for five weeks at Resorts World Theatre (名胜世界剧场) with a total of 30 shows, this live original theatrical production features an eminent local cast including Jaspers Lai (赖宇涵), Lin You Fa (林尤发), Chriz Tong (汤薇恩) and Benjamin Josiah Tan (陈俊铭) 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 (小杰), 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, as his motherly figure. Expect loads of simmering tensions, misunderstood intentions, emotional outbursts and tear-jerking moments.

Through 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 sufferers of dementia; and more.

Local homegrown performing talents in this lively original theatrical production

As a premium lifestyle destination resort and entertainment hub that supports home grown performing talent, RWS 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 a breakthrough role by cross- dressing as the 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 likeable to the crowd. I feel it is a story that will definitely touch the hearts of every local family, and I cannot 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 familiar face, You Fa, also a former radio deejay, veteran host, singer and actor, plays the role of Grandpa who suffers from dementia. He shares: “It is a challenge for me to act as an elderly with dementia. This is my first collaboration with a Taiwanese team. I hope to learn more from this experience.”

Chriz, who has starred in previous RWS’s theatrical production, Ge Tai – The Musical (歌台音乐剧) together with You Fa and Jaspers, plays the Mother, a career woman chasing the rat-race. She says: “I am really honoured 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-and-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 called Jeremy.

Playing 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. There will definitely be lots of tears and laughter!”

The titular 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