Grumpy Old Men opens at Starlight Dinner Theatre April 18
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Jane Zussman
Mar 17, 2026, 1:57:18 PM (7 days ago) Mar 17
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Coming Soon to Starlight Dinner Theatre: GRUMPY OLD MEN - the musical
Book by Dan Remmes, Music by Neil Berg, Lyrics by Nick Meglin
Adapted from the Warner Bros. motion picture written by Mark Steven Johnson, Additional orchestrations by Phil Reno
This show is rated PG13. Not appropriate for children 12 and under. If you have concerns about the content, please ask Linda when you make your reservation.
“Grumpy" is directed by Mike Stewart, Helen Hart as Assistant Director and Choreographer and Cynthia Webb as the Stage Manager.
Two curmudgeonly neighbors have been feuding for 50 years. Their rivalry intensifies to chaotic heights when they both fall for a charming and eccentric woman who
moves in across the street. As these two cantankerous competitors fire off one-liners and hilarious songs in equal measure, they might just find a resolution to their
long-standing differences. Based on the classic 1993 Warner Brothers film starring Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, and Ann-Margret, this hilarious, engaging, and
unexpectedly heartwarming stage adaptation captures these lovably crotchety characters through twinkling humor, great songs, and the affectionate depiction of a small
Midwestern town, its quirky residents with a heartfelt look at friendship and second chances.
Bob Murrell will be playing John Gustafson a conservative, finicky retired history teacher (Jack Lemmon’s role), Ben Diebold will be the cranky retired TV repairman,
Max Goldman (Walter Matthau’s role) and Jena Beal will be the free spirited, widowed English Professor, charming Ariel, played by Ann Margaret in the movie.
Show dates:
April 18 (Sat, 7:30 show, 6:30 dinner)
April 19 (Sun) 2 pm show, 1:30 dessert, no dinner)
April 24-25 (Fri-Sat) (7:30 pm show. 6:30 dinner)
April 26 (Sun) 2 pm show, 1:30 dessert, no dinner
Book by Dan Remmes, Music by Neil Berg, Lyrics by Nick Meglin
Adapted from the Warner Bros. motion picture written by Mark Steven Johnson, Additional orchestrations by Phil Reno
This show is rated PG13. Not appropriate for children 12 and under. If you have concerns about the content, please ask Linda when you make your reservation.
“Grumpy" is directed by Mike Stewart, Helen Hart as Assistant Director and Choreographer and Cynthia Webb as the Stage Manager.
Two curmudgeonly neighbors have been feuding for 50 years. Their rivalry intensifies to chaotic heights when they both fall for a charming and eccentric woman who
moves in across the street. As these two cantankerous competitors fire off one-liners and hilarious songs in equal measure, they might just find a resolution to their
long-standing differences. Based on the classic 1993 Warner Brothers film starring Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, and Ann-Margret, this hilarious, engaging, and
unexpectedly heartwarming stage adaptation captures these lovably crotchety characters through twinkling humor, great songs, and the affectionate depiction of a small
Midwestern town, its quirky residents with a heartfelt look at friendship and second chances.
Bob Murrell will be playing John Gustafson a conservative, finicky retired history teacher (Jack Lemmon’s role), Ben Diebold will be the cranky retired TV repairman,
Max Goldman (Walter Matthau’s role) and Jena Beal will be the free spirited, widowed English Professor, charming Ariel, played by Ann Margaret in the movie.
Show dates:
April 18 (Sat, 7:30 show, 6:30 dinner)
April 19 (Sun) 2 pm show, 1:30 dessert, no dinner)
April 24-25 (Fri-Sat) (7:30 pm show. 6:30 dinner)
April 26 (Sun) 2 pm show, 1:30 dessert, no dinner
SOMETHING NEW: We are adding a Dessert-and-Coffee for an additional $7 for any performance, an add-on option specifically for those who have NOT ordered dinner (thank you Kelly
for that recommendation). The dessert will be a larger piece of dessert that is being offered with the meal, which for this show is pineapple sheet cake with cream
cheese frosting. This dessert will need to be ordered at the time of your reservation and cannot be purchased “at the door”.
James Avenue Catering and Bakery will be catering our dinners. All of the food is homemade and the feedback from Sherlock Holmes and Over the River guests has been VERY positive.
Menu for Grumpy:
• Entree: Herb Roasted Chicken Breast with Sautéed Mushrooms and Asiago White Wine Sauce
• Vegetable: Maple and Honey Glazed Baby Carrots
• Salad: Michigan Salad; mixed greens, pecans, red onion, feta and dried cherries with dressing on the side
• Homemade Pull-Apart Rolls
• Dessert: Pineapple Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Icing
• Coffee and lemonade
(Vegetarian options are available upon request when reserving your seats)
Dessert Shows (Sundays): Pineapple cupcakes with creamy frosting and a cherry on top or chocolate caramel cupcake provided by “SandyBakes”
RESERVATIONS: Call Linda at (517) 243-6040. If you do not reach her, please leave a message with a return phone number.
Prepayment is required either by check or credit card if ordering food. Credit cards charge $1 per person.
Our website was just launched this week and glitches are still being worked out.
You can also email Linda at the email address to make a reservation: starlightdi...@yahoo.com
Below are our new prices for musicals.
MUSICALS show and DINNER
Regular - $46
Seniors (62+) Students (18-22) - $45
Children 12 and under $28 (Grumpy Old Men is PG and NOT appropriate for children)
Musicals SHOW ONLY
Regular - $23
Seniors (62+) and students (13-22) $21
Children (12 and under) $16 (Grumpy Old Men is PG and NOT appropriate for children)
* $7 additional for coffee and dessert (this was recently added on as a new option)
Musicals with dessert - 2 Sundays for this show;
Regular, seniors (62+) & students (13-22) $28
Children $20 (Grumpy Old Men is PG and not appropriate for children)
PERFORMANCE LOCATION: Waverly East Intermediate, 3131 E. Michigan Ave. Lansing 48917. Park in the large, side parking lot east of the school.
NOTE to Family Members: Starlight's policy is to allow returning family members who have already paid once, to attend the show for free. Just state that you are
a returning family member when making your second reservation or at the door. If you want dinner/dessert, you would still need to pay for that at our cost.
for that recommendation). The dessert will be a larger piece of dessert that is being offered with the meal, which for this show is pineapple sheet cake with cream
cheese frosting. This dessert will need to be ordered at the time of your reservation and cannot be purchased “at the door”.
James Avenue Catering and Bakery will be catering our dinners. All of the food is homemade and the feedback from Sherlock Holmes and Over the River guests has been VERY positive.
Menu for Grumpy:
• Entree: Herb Roasted Chicken Breast with Sautéed Mushrooms and Asiago White Wine Sauce
• Vegetable: Maple and Honey Glazed Baby Carrots
• Salad: Michigan Salad; mixed greens, pecans, red onion, feta and dried cherries with dressing on the side
• Homemade Pull-Apart Rolls
• Dessert: Pineapple Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Icing
• Coffee and lemonade
(Vegetarian options are available upon request when reserving your seats)
Dessert Shows (Sundays): Pineapple cupcakes with creamy frosting and a cherry on top or chocolate caramel cupcake provided by “SandyBakes”
RESERVATIONS: Call Linda at (517) 243-6040. If you do not reach her, please leave a message with a return phone number.
Prepayment is required either by check or credit card if ordering food. Credit cards charge $1 per person.
Our website was just launched this week and glitches are still being worked out.
You can also email Linda at the email address to make a reservation: starlightdi...@yahoo.com
Below are our new prices for musicals.
MUSICALS show and DINNER
Regular - $46
Seniors (62+) Students (18-22) - $45
Children 12 and under $28 (Grumpy Old Men is PG and NOT appropriate for children)
Musicals SHOW ONLY
Regular - $23
Seniors (62+) and students (13-22) $21
Children (12 and under) $16 (Grumpy Old Men is PG and NOT appropriate for children)
* $7 additional for coffee and dessert (this was recently added on as a new option)
Musicals with dessert - 2 Sundays for this show;
Regular, seniors (62+) & students (13-22) $28
Children $20 (Grumpy Old Men is PG and not appropriate for children)
PERFORMANCE LOCATION: Waverly East Intermediate, 3131 E. Michigan Ave. Lansing 48917. Park in the large, side parking lot east of the school.
NOTE to Family Members: Starlight's policy is to allow returning family members who have already paid once, to attend the show for free. Just state that you are
a returning family member when making your second reservation or at the door. If you want dinner/dessert, you would still need to pay for that at our cost.
Jane Zussman
G.L.U.T. List
(Greater Lansing Ubiquitous Theatre)
cell 517-930-0932
http://www.greaterlansingtheatre.net To review past emails as they were sent, click “About the G.L.U.T.” and choose “email list” from the drop-down menu — also check out the all-theatres calendar.
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