Emerson Stage: ‘The Spitfire Grill’

Inspired by a page from an old travel book, vibrant parolee Percy, follows her dreams to a small town in Wisconsin, where she finds a place for herself working at Hannah’s Spitfire Grill. The Grill is for sale, but there are no takers, so newcomer Percy convinces Hannah to raffle it off.

Music and book by James Valcq
Lyrics and book by Fred Alley
Based on the film by Lee David Zlotoff

Directed by Nicholas Vargas ’10
Music direction by Jonathan Goldberg