Musical
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bkamberger — 20 years ago(October 18, 2005 12:55 PM)
The whole subplot about the stealing of the money is jettisoned, and we go right from Hannah's reunion with Eli to the final scene. Hannah decides to give the Spitfire to Percy and Shelby, saying their original ad was the best essay anyone wrote about the grill. Shelby informs us that she and Caleb (as Nahum is called in the show) will be staying together and will try to rebuild their lives, possibly even starting a family (they have no children in the play). And Percy agrees to help Joe (who in the play is also the Sheriff) plan out his house in the woods, clearly implying she will reconsider his proposal of marriage.
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mickeyNjudy — 20 years ago(September 05, 2005 10:04 AM)
The Spitfire Grill musical is a wonderful creation. I was actually introduced to the musical before I was aware of the film. The movie is much darker than the stage version, which is much lighter and happier. The musical premiered at Playwrights Horizons in New York City following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. While many other Broadway shows and theatres were suffering due to the attacks, this musical was selling out due to its inspirational nature. I had the pleasure of seeing this musical performed in Terre Haute, Indiana, a few months ago and got to meet the composer, James Valcq, at the performance. I will also be directing the Indianapolis premiere of this musical at Buck Creek Players in June of 2006.
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bkamberger — 20 years ago(November 07, 2005 06:50 AM)
when they seem right for the story. It seemed like they went out of their way to have Percy die in the film, and it didn't ring true to me. (Frankly, it didn't look very realistic either.) And I just didn't see the point, except to give the other characters a "wake up call" but they'd already had that without her death.
On the other hand, the play's ending is a little too cute and pat, and it doesn't really stand up to scrutiny either. Ah, well