Book by ASHLEY ROBINSON
Music by DAN GILLESPIE SELLS
Lyrics by SHAKINA
Directed by GIOVANNA SARDELLI
Based on the play by Ed Graczyk
Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean: A New Musical opened its world premiere with rave reviews at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley on June 19, 2025. San Francisco Chronicle reports that 5 & Dime is “destined for and deserving of Broadway acclaim”.
Set in the 1970s in a ramshackle Texas town, Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean: A New Musical follows a group of friends as they celebrate the 20th reunion of their fan club “The Disciples of James Dean.” As the women look back fondly at their younger days, the arrival of a familiar stranger threatens to uncover deep-seated truths and unexpected connections. Based on the cult classic Broadway play and feature film, this rockin’ country musical is a story about choosing your family, creating your community, and finding your way.
“PHENOMENAL”
—San Francisco Chronicle
“Destined for and deserving of Broadway acclaim”
—San Francisco Chronicle
“You should see this exciting new musical”
—Broadway World
“Delightful, poignant and powerful.”
—San Jose Mercury News
“Hits all the right notes”
—TheatreStorm