Musical finds comedy in aging, dentures and death

[September 02, 2009]  NAPLES, Fla. (AP) -- A musical in Florida about death, drooping, dentures and other topics of aging is finding a strong following.

Since opening earlier this summer, "Assisted Living: The Musical" has been met with waiting lists weeks long and retirement communities across the region calling to book private performances.

The topics include elderly romance, senior driving and Viagra. Among the song titles: "Help! I've Fallen for You and I Can't Get Up," "Nobody Loves You When You Suffer Gout," "I Got The Lost-My-Dentures-On-Steak-Night Blues" and "Goin' to the Chapel and I'm Gonna Get Buried."

Singer-songwriters Rick Compton and Betsy Bennett say they've been able to connect with retirees through humor, even though the topics aren't necessarily easy.

[Associated Press; By MATT SEDENSKY]

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