It is based on the true story of Reid's grandmother, Maggie, a Scottish single mother living in the mining town of Lanarkshire, Scotland between 1954 and 1976.

Maggie is a single mother struggling to raise her three sons, Shug, Tommy, and Wee Jimmy, following the death of her husband.

The community rally around Maggie - as well as her friends Betty, Sadie, and Jean - who stay behind and fight through the hard times by holding on to love, family, friendship and humour.

In his positive review, Smith praised Christine Dwyer's performance, the new songs and script revisions, and the show's transformation into a leaner and more emotionally impactful production.

[14]Berkshire on Stage's Mark Auerbach similarly praised Dwyer's powerhouse performance in the title role and production elements.

Auerbach also noted Goodspeed's commitment to new musicals that go on to Broadway, and suggested that it may have potential for a larger future beyond its current run.