2025 Summer Theater Festival

Musical

The Spitfire Grill

The Spitfire Grill premiered off-Broadway at the Duke Theatre on 42nd Street on September 7, 2001. Presented by Playwrights Horizons and directed by David Saint, the production featured Phyllis Somerville, Garrett Long, Liz Callaway and Steven Pasquale.

Newly revised in 2024! A troubled young parolee yearning for a fresh start follows her dreams to Wisconsin, based on a page from an old travel book, only to find a small town with a gritty heart aching with longing and regret. Unexpectedly discovering the healing power of community while working at the Spitfire Grill, Percy reawakens the entire town’s capacity for rebirth, forgiveness and hope. Set to a melodic folk-inspired score, The Spitfire Grill is a joyous celebration of human kindness.

Based on the hit 1996 film, The Spitfire Grill is a heartwarming and inspirational musical tale of redemption, perseverance and family. Set in a small Wisconsin town, the show features a gorgeous, soulful score and several strong roles for women.

More show information can be found here
https://www.concordtheatricals.com//2161/the-spitfire-grill

The Spitfire Grill — Cast

PERCY TALBOTT – Emma Tweten-King
HANNAH FERGUSON – Karen Blackburn
SHELBY THORPE – Elunia Seckelberg
CALEB THORPE – Jonathan Hedstrom
SHERIFF JOE SUTTER – Isreal Moreno
EFFY KRAYNECK – Bre Tweten-King
THE VISITOR – Ben Fitzgerald-Wells

This activity is supported by a grants from the Lloyd K Johnson Foundation and the Minnesota State Arts Board.

"This activity is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board and the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, thanks to appropriations from the Minnesota State Legislature's general and arts and cultural heritage funds."