Pump Boys and Dinettes
May 2001
"Pump Boys and Dinettes," a Broadway hit musical (573 performances), and the longest running show in Chicago’s history (1,948 performances) had a three-week run at the San Juan Community Theatre . The New York Times wrote, "Both musically and theatrically…a triumph of ensemble playing. It doesn’t merely celebrate the value of friendship and life’s simple pleasures, it embodies them."
Meet the Pump Boys, three guys who pump gas, played by Ed Wilson, Ken Sliger and Doug Schirmer and the Cupp sisters, waitress/proprietors of the Double Cupp Diner – double cast with Roberta Leed, Robyn Epstein, Vanessa Ament and Kimberly Cincilla. With voices blending in perfect harmony, this talented cast performs 19 songs. The incredibly crafted lyrics of these songs tell the story.
"A story reminding you that the best things in life are good friends, a little lovin’, fishin’ and homemade pies," said Gary Pillette, director of the production, "with music that makes your toes tap, fingers snap and hands clap." Island musicians forming "The Band" in Pump Boys and Dinettes are Keith Busha, Dan Gillespie, Steve Keys and Scott Spadafora. "This is American music, an eclectic mix of honkytonk, blues, gospel, rockabilly, even a little cajun," said Busha, the show’s music director.
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