Leif Norman photographer
full time arts and culture photographer in Winnipeg Manitoba Canada
“Grumpy Old Men: The Musical” The Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, Oct 8 2011
Jerry Grajewski and Leif Norman shoot:
(These are only my photos. Not Jerry’s. I’m sure you figured that out.)
GRUMPY OLD MEN: THE MUSICAL
A World Premiere!
Book by Dan Remmes
Music by Neil Berg
Lyrics by Nick Meglin
Directed by Bill Castellino
STARRING Susan Anton, John Rubinstein and Conrad John Schuck
Based on the Warner Bros. film written by Mark Steven Johnson Produced with the permission of Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures
Oct 15 2011 to Nov 5 2011
From the MTC website:
“What’s there to be grumpy about in Wabasha, Minnesota? There’s lots of ice, tonnes of fish and a gorgeous new neighbour for long-time rivals John and Max to fight over. Criticized by their children for not embracing change, these two aging co-curmudgeons stand firm, content to fuel the fire of their decades-long feud. But, like it or not, everything is about to change in Wabasha. A story about the true nature of friendship and an appreciation of life’s fragility, this poignant and laugh-out-loud musical stays true to the double entendres and small-town feel of the beloved feature film.”
Actors
“Grandpa” Gustafson: Frank Adamson
Unis: Debbie Maslowsky
Ariel Truax: Susan Anton
Chuck Barrels: Ken Page
Sandra Snyder: DeAnn deGruijter
Karla/Nurse: Kimberley Rampersad
Punky Barrels: Michelle Fisk
John Gustafson: John Rubinstein
Lo & Others: Timothy Gledhill
Max Goldman: Conrad John Schuck
Fran: Lisa Horner
Melanie Norton: Cailin Stadnyk
Tim: Douglas E. Hughes
Bo & others: Justin Stadnyk
Harry: Gerald Isaac
Stan: Mark Weatherley
Jacob Goldman: Cameron MacDuffee
Artistic Team
Music Director: Elizabeth Baird
Author: Mark Steven Johnson
Sound Designer: John Bent Jr.
Stage Manager: Evan R. Klassen
Composer: Neil Berg
Producer: One Dwarf LLC
Costume Designer: Judith Bowden
Choreographer: John MacInnis
Director: Bill Castellino
Lyricist: Nick Meglin
NY Casting: Clemmons/Dewing Casting
Set Designer: Douglas Paraschuk
Executive Producer: Ken Denison
General Management: Aruba Productions
Apprentice Stage Manager: Jessica Freundl
Playwright: Dan Remmes
Producer: Jeff Gardner
Assistant Stage Manager: Sheena Sanderson
Lighting Designer: Scott Henderson
Assistant Stage Manager: Leslie Sidley
Orchestrator: Larry Hochman
Assistant Director: Ray Strachan
Music Supervisor & Arranger: David Holcenberg