Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?

Join the University Of St. Thomas Fine Arts and Drama Department for Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up? by John R. Powers. Music and Lyrics by James Quinn and Alaric Jans Based on the novel by John R. Powers. Running October 22-30; all performances at 8pm in UST – Jones Hall.

Gleeful audiences flocked to see this show in Chicago (where it became that city’s longest running show), in Philadelphia (where it broke attendance records during its two runs) and in cities across the country.

Focusing on eight children during their Catholic elementary and high school education in the 1950s, it captures the funniest aspects of youthful growing pain and the trying moments of adolescence.

Every number tickles the funny bone of anyone who ever went to school, public or private.

“Very funny.”- The Philadelphia Inquirer
“The audience…was beside itself with glee.”- Philadelphia Daily News
“A divine comedy.”- Main Line Times
“Crisp and snappy.”- Catholic Standard and Times
“You don’t have to be Catholic to enjoy it.”- Jewish Times