A comic musical about breast implants should sound like the latest Mel Brooks project – but from an actual plastic surgeon? OK, color me intrigued. There is much about Dr. Ron Friedman’s new original production cleaVage that is clever and funny. Co-written with Laura Goodenow, the show weaves in history and science into an upbeat and irreverent musical. The overall story tells the story of the invention of breast implants through a number of perspectives: the pioneering doctors, the first recipient and to some extent, a yappy dog. Presented by MusicalWriters.com and Lakeside Community Theatre, the musical was also an unusual piece of theater that shines a light on a topic we didn’t know we needed with some bumps along the way.

Friedman, who also conceived the music and lyrics, collaborate

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