The Roger Bean musical is about a 1958 high school quartet who sing at their prom, then meet again 10 years later for their reunion
“The Marvelous Wonderettes” was immersive theater before that was trendy. What else would you call it when the audience is recruited to vote for who should be crowned the Springfield High prom queen?
If the result of the vote is preordained, no matter. The small-town backstories of the four Wonderettes make each candidate worth rooting for. Wrap the festivities in hit tunes from the ‘50s and ‘60s and it’s no surprise that this jukebox musical comedy has been popular for more than 20 years.The Theatre at the Welk’s current production of this show has a longtime Wonderette at the helm. Bets Malone, who originated the role of Suzy in 1999 at Milwaukee Rep and reprised it in both L.A.
Suzy is sweet on the unseen Ritchie, who operates the lights in the gym on Prom Night. Serious-minded Missy has a secret crush on a teacher. Betty Jean is P.O.’d: Her boyfriend Johnny’s been swiped by the sexy man-magnet Cindy Lou . The relationships and rivalries are expressed not only in comic interplay but when each steps out front in various musical numbers.
The second act is set 10 years later. The crinoline skirts of ’58 are replaced by the mini-skirts and go-go boots of ’68 and the songs include the more contemporary “Wedding Bell Blues,” “Son Of A Preacher Man” and “Rescue Me.” The Wonderettes are reunited and a little scarred by life since high school. But relax, Springfield Chipmunks. Friendship and maybe love will win out.
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