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February 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Put on your and catch the fever – Saturday -mania musical now on stage at Beef & Boards

INDIANAPOLIS – The fun flavor of the is “Stayin’ Alive” at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre with its premiere production of Saturday Night Fever, now on stage.

Capturing the historic flavor of disco-mania in , this energetic musical is based on Nik Cohn’s 1975 New York Magazine article “Tribal Rites of the New Saturday Night” and ’s 1977 film. Told through the eyes of a talented, streetwise kid from who attempts to escape his dead-end life through dancing, Saturday Night Fever explores relationships on and off the dance floor with humor, conflict, style and unforgettable swagger.

Powered by the chart-breaking hits of the , the pulsating score includes “Stayin’ Alive,” “If I Can’t Have You,” “How Deep is Your Love,” “Boogie Shoes,” and “.”

Jeremy Sartin, last seen at Beef & Boards as Pablo in the 2016 production of Sister Act, and also in Les Misérables, 9 to 5, Chicago, and Legally Blonde, stars as Tony Manero. Amanda (Downey) Tong, last seen in Man of La Mancha in 2018, plays Stephanie Mangano. Also returning to the Beef & Boards stage are Peter Scharbrough (Monty), Michael Davis (Frank Manero), Susan Smith (Flo Manero), Jeff Stockberger (Mr. Fuso), and Lauren Morgan (Doreen).

Making their Beef & Boards debut in this production are Kyra Leeds (Annette), Joshua J. Schwartz (Bobby C), Damian Shembel (Frank Manero Jr.), Megan Callahan (Linda Manero), Alex Domini (Gus), Benjamin Henley (Double J), Marc Pavan (Joey), Mike D’Amico (Ceasar), Priscilla Greco (Maria), Megan Hasse (Pauline), and Megan Flynn (Candy).

Saturday Night Fever is rated PG-13 for adult language and sexual innuendo, and is on stage for 59 performances through March 29. Tickets range from $47.50 to $72.50 and include Chef Odell Ward’s buffet, fruit & salad bar, unlimited coffee, tea, and lemonade.

For tickets visit beefandboards.com, or call the box office at 317.872.9664 anytime between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays. For complete show schedule, visit beefandboards.com. Saturday Night Fever is sponsored in part by Current Publishing.

**** Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, Indiana’s only year-round professional dinner theatre, has been serving up exceptional entertainment since 1973.

Fact Sheet

WHAT: Saturday Night Fever Adapted for the stage by in collaboration with Bill Oakes

WHEN: Feb. 6 through March 29, 2020

Weekday/Saturday Evenings Doors open at 6 p.m.; Buffet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Show at 8 p.m. February: 6, 7, 8, 11, 13, 14, 15, 18, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 March: 3, 5, 6, 7, 10, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28

Weekday Matinees Doors open at 11 a.m.; Buffet from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Show at 1 p.m. February: 12, 19, 26 March: 4, 11, 18, 25

Sunday Evenings Doors open at 5 p.m.; Buffet from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; Show at 7 p.m. February: 9, 16, 23 March: 1, 8, 15, 22

Saturday/Sunday Matinees Doors open at noon; Buffet from 12:15 to 1 p.m.; Show at 1:30 p.m. February: 9, 16, 23 March: 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 22, 28, 29

WHO: Director Jeff Stockberger Choreographer Ron Morgan Musical Director Kristy Templet Lighting Design Ryan Koharchik Sound Design Daniel Hesselbrock Set Design Michael Layton Stage Manager Ed Stockman Costume Coordinator Jill Kelly Howe

Starring

Jeremy Sartin as Tony Manero Amanda (Downey) Tong as Stephanie Mangano Kyra Leeds as Annette Joshua J. Schwartz as Bobby C Peter Scharbrough as Monty Michael Davis as Frank Manero Susan Smith as Flo Manero Damian Shembel as Frank Manero, Jr. Megan Callahan as Linda Manero Jeff Stockberger as Mr. Fusco Alex Domini as Gus Benjamin Henley as Double J Mike D’Amico as Ceasar/Jay Priscilla Greco as Maria Lauren Morgan as Doreen Megan Hasse as Pauline Megan Flynn as Candy

WHERE: Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre 9301 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis, 46268

TICKETS: Available at beefandboards.com, or by calling the box office at 317.872.9664 between 10 a.m. & 7 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, or 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays. Tickets range from $47.50 to $72.50 and include the dinner buffet, fruit & salad bar, and select beverages.

WEB SITE: For tickets, more information, or show schedule, visit beefandboards.com