Bright and riotously funny, the Tony
Award-winning Broadway smash hit, "The
Pajama Game," is musical theater at its very best. This clever,
entertaining show will be presented at Downers Grove South High School May 1, 2
& 3 at 7 PM and May 4 at 3 PM in the auditorium.
In
this fast-paced, feisty tale, the classic dispute
between labor and management is portrayed by the workers of the Sleep Tite Pajama Factory . The union
leadership Prez (Dan Balsamo) and Babe Williams (Lian Lucansky) lead the workers
to negotiate for their for their seven and one-half cent raise from management
bosses Mr. Hasler (Andy Mahlan), Vernon Hines (Brett Cohen) and Sid Sorokin
(Josh Rogers). When Sid, the new superintendent, meets Babe, the head of the
grievance committee, sparks fly and romance complicates work relationships.
There is added romance and humor with Hines, the erratic efficiency expert, and
Gladys (Mariah Copeland), the boss’s private secretary.
Called "the best" and "a
first-rate musical rumpus" by The New York Times, The Pajama Game is a laugh-out-loud joyride of a show. The
high-energy score by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross brims with popular hits and
musical theater standards such as Hey
There, Steam Heat, and the hilarious Hernando's
Hideaway.
Directed by Nathaniel Haywood with music direction by Laura
Coster, the sixty-one member cast has been rehearsing since March. The energized choreography is by Nancy Bocek
and the 20-piece orchestra is directed by Glenn Williams. Technical direction
by the talented Hunter Evans adds to this entertaining production.
Reserved-seat tickets ($8 for adults & $7 for senior
citizens & students) are available by calling the Student Activities office
at 630-795-8518. Senior citizens are free only on Thursday night, May 1st.
Tickets are also available at the door.
