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Adelphi PAC presents: 'The Spitfire Grill' February 26-March 2

Garden City, NY (02/07/2025) — From February 26 through March 2, Adelphi University's Performing Arts Center (PAC) will present the musical adaptation of The Spitfire Grill, a heartwarming and inspirational musical tale of redemption, perseverance and family. All performances of The Spitfire Grill will be held in Adelphi PAC's Olmsted Theatre.

Based on the 1996 film by Lee David Zlotoff, The Spitfire Grill follows a troubled young parolee yearning for a fresh start and follows her dreams to Wisconsin, based on a page from an old travel book, only to find a small town with a gritty heart aching with longing and regret. Unexpectedly discovering the healing power of community while working at the Spitfire Grill, Percy reawakens the entire town's capacity for rebirth, forgiveness and hope. Set to a melodic folk-inspired score, The Spitfire Grill is a joyous celebration of human kindness.

The production will be directed by Lily Kanter Riopelle with music direction by Steven Altinel. The music and book are by James Valcq with lyrics and book by Fred Alley. This production is presented in arrangement with Concord Theatricals.

Tickets are $30 for adult admission, with discounts available for seniors, students Adelphi alumni and staff. For more information, call Lucia and Steven N. Fischer Box Office at 516-877-4000 or email boxoffice@adelphi.edu. The box office is open Wednesday through Friday from Noon to 5 p.m. and two hours before all ticketed performances. Ticket sales and additional information are available online.

Adelphi PAC is one of Long Island's premier cultural arts venues for entertainment of all kinds. See more about other upcoming Adelphi PAC offerings at pac.adelphi.edu.

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Adelphi University, New York, US, is a highly awarded, internationally ranked and powerfully connected doctoral research university dedicated to transforming students' lives. It is recognized for small classes with world-class faculty, hands-on learning and innovative ways to support academic and career success. Adelphi offers exceptional liberal arts and sciences programs and professional training at the undergraduate and graduate level with particular strength in its 'Core Four' academic areas: the Arts and Humanities, STEM and Social Sciences, the Business and Education Professions, and Health and Wellness.

Recognized as a Best College by U.S. News & World Report, Adelphi is Long Island's oldest private coeducational university. It serves more than 7,250 students at its beautiful main campus in Garden City, New York-just 23 miles from New York City's cultural and internship opportunities-and at dynamic learning hubs in Brooklyn, the Hudson Valley and Suffolk County, as well as online.

More than 119,000 Adelphi graduates have gained the skills to thrive professionally as active, engaged citizens, making their mark on the University, their communities, and the world.

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From February 26 through March 2, Adelphi University’s Performing Arts Center (PAC) will present the musical adaptation of The Spitfire Grill.

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