The Spitfire Grill serves up hours of entertainment

To a town with no future, comes a girl with a past.

Percy is fresh out of prison and searching for a new life when she arrives in Gilead and meets

Hannah, who is ready to leave The Spitfire Grill behind. 

After Percy convinces Hannah to run a contest and raffle off the grill, entries start pouring in from around the country. Through determination, grit, and remaining open to possibilities, Percy revitalizes the grill and, in turn, the community. 

The soaring score features several unforgettable songs like “Come Alive Again,” “Colors of Paradise,” “Ice & Snow,” “Wild Bird,” and “Shine.”

The Spitfire Grill opened off-Broadway in 2001 and received the Richard Rodgers Award for new musicals. In this soul-stirring musical, forgiveness and a spirit of hope go a long way in pointing the way home.

The show runs through May 19 at Lamplighters Community Theatre in La Mesa.

Director Amanda Blair Taboas leads the show, with musical director Robert Johnson and producer Pamela Stompoly.

The cast is made up of Kailey Agpaoa, Brooke Aliceon, Nicola Barrett, Robert Coe, Kat Fitzpatrick, Kannon Gowenm Erin Grayce, Marcy Ledvinka, Mitch Krassin, Nikki Maas, Erica Rose, Matt Sayre and Adina Silva.

The band is comprised of Nina Gilbert, Clare Hatter, Robert Johnson, Michael Reyes and Sharon Taylor.

Tickets are $29 for general admission and $26 for students/seniors/military. Group rates are available. Tickets may be purchased at www.lamplighterslamesa.com or by calling the box office at (619) 303-5092 and leaving a detailed message.

The Spitfire Grill contains adult situations and is best suited for those over the age of 13, and is presented by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals.