The Marvelous Wonderettes
Pendragon Theater Company
July 2024
Scenic Design - Connor Gallerani
Lighting Design - Paul Hudson
Sound Design - Danielle Piecchioli
Costume Design - Julia Squier
Prop Designer - Peggy Lapoint Orman
Technical Director - Catherine Copeland
Production Stage Manager - Courtney Knysch
Assistant Stage Manager - Jazmin Miller
By Roger Bean~ Directed by Jessica Wagner
The Marvelous Wonderettes is a jukebox musical comedy with a book by Roger Bean. The show, which uses pop songs from the 1950s and 1960s as a vehicle to tell its story, pays homage to the high school Songleader squads of the 50s. When called upon to perform at their senior prom as a last minute replacement, Springfield High Songleaders Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy and Suzy, rally together to entertain their classmates in four-part harmony. The second act shows the four ten years later at a high school reunion.
Set in the gym of the girls high school, the show explores the themes of the decades while navigating their interpersonal relationships as they play out during the biggest event of their young lives.
