SATURDAY NIGHT AT GROSSINGER'S by Stephen Cole, Claibe Richardson & Ronny Graham

by Stephen Cole

Music by Claibe Richardson, Additional Lyrics by Ronny Graham

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The early 1960's. Saturday Night. The Catskills. When the stars do not show up to entertain the packed house at the brand new nightclub at the greatest hotel in the Jewish Alps, the owner and founder, Jennie Grossinger enlists her family to tell the story of how it all happened, while, at the same time, trying to keep her daughter Elaine from running off with the dance instructor. A hilarious, tuneful and...

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The early 1960's. Saturday Night. The Catskills. When the stars do not show up to entertain the packed house at the brand new nightclub at the greatest hotel in the Jewish Alps, the owner and founder, Jennie Grossinger enlists her family to tell the story of how it all happened, while, at the same time, trying to keep her daughter Elaine from running off with the dance instructor. A hilarious, tuneful and ultimately moving 5 character musical about the rise of the Borscht Belt and the hotel that came to symbolize it all: Grossinger's!

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SATURDAY NIGHT AT GROSSINGER'S by Stephen Cole, Claibe Richardson & Ronny Graham

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  • Brian Vinero: SATURDAY NIGHT AT GROSSINGER'S by Stephen Cole, Claibe Richardson & Ronny Graham by Stephen Cole
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    A joyful evening of entertainment, with a borscht aroma and schmaltz flavor and multiple opportunities for performers to shine.

    A joyful evening of entertainment, with a borscht aroma and schmaltz flavor and multiple opportunities for performers to shine.

    ”

Character Information

  • Jennie Grossinger
    A fabulously funny, warm, tough belter
    50ish
    Jewish -- White
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Bobby Prince
    A great dancer, comic, mimic, able to do drag and still be masculine. Singer, standup, handsome.
    30-35
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Harry Grossinger
    A seemingly weak, but strong middle aged man. Great singer, decent dancer.
    50ish
    Jewish -- White
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Elaine Grossinger
    Good singer and great dancer. Tough like her mother, but very under her mother's thumb. Romantic, but pragmatic.
    30-35
    White
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Papa Grossinger
    An old world father from the old country with a thick accent, a great sense of humor and some singing abilities.
    70-Death
    Jewish -- White
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man

Production History

  • Professional, SONOMA ARTS LIVE, 2023
  • Professional, Full Stage Production, Ft. Lauderdale FLA 3 month run , 2006
  • Professional, Full Stage Production at Theatre West, LA, CA 4 month run , 2005
  • Professional, Full Stage Production of 6 character revision of the "Grossingers" at Broadhollow Theatre, Rockville Center, NY July 2003, 2003
  • Professional, Concert Version presented by the Los Angeles Jewish Symphony Orchestra, 2000
  • Professional, Full Stage Production at Casa Manana Musicals, Fort Worth, TX, 1997