'The Spitfire Grill' opens on Friday
A new grill is opening in town this weekend, but it's not focused on the food.
"The Spitfire Grill" opens on the Aiken Community Playhouse stage Friday and promises to serve up a belly-full of lessons and a few laughs.
A musical adapted from the 1995 Lee David Zlotoff film, "Spitfire Grill," was the winner of the 2001 Richard Rodgers Production Award and is described as a triumphant musical.
"It's a story of redemption," Director Danny Lee said. "It has a great message. Everyone is entitled to a chance for change."
In addition to a uplifting plot, the show packs music that touches the audience.
"I love the music.
"I haven't heard of anybody who has seen the show that wasn't moved by the music. It is such a beautiful score with hummable tunes described as folk/Irish with a hint of Broadway," Lee said.
"Spitfire Grill" is the summer series' main stage musical production. It tells the story of how one woman changing her life can affect change in a whole town. Walking its characters through the steps of healing and redemption, the play ends on a higher note than the film.
"The musical deals with themes of the Vietnam War, hatred, control issues and more. I would say it has a PG to a PG-13 rating due to the adult themes," Lee said.
"The Spitfire Grill" opens on Friday at 8 p.m. with shows to follow on Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. and the following weekend July 17 and 18 at 8 p.m.
Tickets are available by contacting the ACP Box Office at 648-1438, dropping by the ACP or visit at www.aikencommunityplayhouse.com.
Contact Rachel Johnson at rjohnson@aikenstandard.com. SClBSClB