GRUMPY OLD MEN is the story of two aging men, Max and John, neighbors who have been feuding for most of their lives. Invigorated by their shared affection for their new neighbor across the street, the beautiful, eccentric, and charming Ariel, they face-off as romantic rivals until their hilarious shenanigans finally bring about a resolution to their long-standing differences. Based on the 1993 film, which starred Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, and Ann-Margret, this stage adaptation captures the lovably crotchety characters through twinkling humor, great songs, and the affectionate depiction of a small town that feels like home to everyone.
Book by: Dan Remmes
Music by: Neil Berg
Lyrics by: Nick Meglin
Cast
Role | Actor |
John Gustafson | Alex Santoriello |
Max Goldman | Lon Abrams |
Ariel Truax | Mary Jo Vitale |
Jacob Goldman | John Kase |
Melanie Norton | Dawn DiNome |
Sandra Syder | Linda Payne |
Grandpa Gustafson | Garry Gibbons |
Chuck Barrels | Vince Morris |
Punky Barrels | Lisa Jones |
Harry | Paul Carmignani |
Tim | Bill McGaughey |
Unis | Bobbi Steel-Marotta |
Stan | Marcel Hogue |
Fran | Debbie Perina |
Karla/Nurse | Zanna Duckett |
Bo | Tom Bradley |
Lo | Virgil Reyes |
Townsfolk | |
Suzie Bradley | HC Burich |
Gary Chubeck | Bonnie Daye |
Jo Gagne | Dale Gagne |
Bobbie Huddle | Sara Kallioninen |
John Lorinc | Judy Maguire |
Dennis Tobin | Ross Wilkinson |
Production Staff
Role | Personnel |
Producer | Joan Knapton |
Producer/Director | Alex Santoriello |
Musical Director | Linda Rosalsky |
Stage Manager | Verna Fitzsimmons |
Choreographer / Assistant Director | Dawn DiNome |
Associate Producer | Liza Diana Walters |
Costume Mistress | Jan Wagner |
Costume Assistant | Jan Petro |
Costume Assistant | Jan Beddia |
Hair | Darlene Lansing |
Hair Assistant | Shelly Greg Peton |
Photographer | Dave Boege |
Make-Up | Grace Vereb |
Green Room | Debbie Ocampo |