Mainstage Season
This summer, Pelajia is proud to present four amazing productions with casts and crews from the country's most thriving theatre communities.
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Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?
Performances June 10-June 21
Book by John R. Powers, Music & Lyrics by James Quinn & Alaric Jans.
Based on his best-selling novel of the same name, Lake Geneva resident John R. Powers' riotous musical about growing up in Catholic schools will leave you rolling in the aisles and raise your "holy spirits"
It tells the story of Eddie Ryan, and misguided boy, growing up on the south side of Chicago, attempting to find meaning of self while dealing with puberty and the Catholic education system.
A lively show filled with love, fun and nuns, you're sure to have a good time.
The show features a New York cast, along with the playwright, John R. Powers, appearing in a role that was(quite literally) made for him.
Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up? is a show that anyone is bound to fall in love with, whether you're Catholic or... public.
The Star Spangled Girl
Performances, July 8-July 12
Written by Neil Simon
The Star Spangled Girl, by Neil Simon, focuses on the relationships between three characters, Norman, Andy and Sophie, all residents of the same apartment building.
A love-triangle, mixed with some politics, The Star Spangled Girl is a must see. Andy and Norman are two political radicals, barely making a living off of their magazine The Fallout, when Norman falls madly in love with his new neighbor, Sophie.
When this all-American girl gets a hold of these two radical journalists, it's anybody's guess as to whether love or battle will break this girl next door.
Three talented Chicago-based actors will perform this hilarious play, creating a love-triangle where sparks fly and one girl just might see some fireworks.
Little Women
Performances, July 29-August 9
Book by Allan Knee, Music by Jason Howland, Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein
This musical based on the classic novel by Louisa Mae Alcott, follows the lives of the four March sisters as they pursue their hopes and dreams.
It features a gorgeous, soaring score; and an incredible cast with performers from across the country.
A charmingly heart-warming musical for the whole family: six generation have read this story; this generation will sing it.
The Last Five Years
Performances, August 26-August 30
Book, Music & Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown
A thrilling song-cycle that chronicles the relationship between a struggling actress and a rising novelist.
The story is told from each person's perspective, with her beginning at the end of their relationship, and him starting at the beginning.
Featuring music, lyrics and a script by Jason Robert Brown, The Last Five Years is both riveting and emotional.
This show features a New York cast and is sure to have you examining your own relationships inside and out.