February 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE An American in Paris opens on April 2 – who could ask for anything more? Gershwin romance makes Beef & Boards debut INDIANAPOLIS – The Tony Award winning and Grammy Award nominated musical romance An American in Paris takes the stage at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre for the first time starting April 2. Beautifully based on the 1951 Academy Award winner for Best Picture that starred Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron, An American in Paris brings breathtaking dance and music to the stage. Jerry Mulligan, a young American soldier, is doing his best to make it as a painter in the bustling city of Paris following the end of World War II. But when Jerry meets Lise, a young Parisian shop girl with her own secret, his life becomes complicated. The City of Light’s streets become a dancefloor for the music of George and Ira Gershwin, including great tunes like “I Got Rhythm,” “But Not for Me,” “Shall We Dance,” and “’S Wonderful.” Of the impressive 11 Tony Award nominations it received, An American in Paris won four, including Best Orchestrations. Jonathan Rose, who has been seen on the Beef & Boards stage in Man of La Mancha (Jose), Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (Ephraim), and A Beef & Boards Christmas, returns in the lead role of Jerry Mulligan. Newcomer Sophie Aknin stars as Lise Dassin. Austin Glen Jaccobs, who has performed at Beef & Boards as Flotsam in The Little Mermaid and in the ensemble of Elf, The Musical, returns as Adam Hochberg, Jerry’s friend and an injured veteran. Filled with dance as well as romance, An American in Paris is choreographed and directed by Ron Morgan, with musical direction by Terry Woods. Eddie Curry assists as book scenes director. An American in Paris continues through May 10 with 40 performances. 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. **** Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, Indiana’s only year-round professional dinner theatre, has been serving up exceptional entertainment since 1973. Fact Sheet WHAT: An American in Paris Music and Lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin Book by Craig Lucas WHEN: April 2 through May 10, 2020 Weekday/Saturday Evenings Doors open at 6 p.m.; Buffet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Show at 8 p.m. April: 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 21, 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 30 May: 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9 Weekday Matinees Doors open at 11 a.m.; Buffet from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Show at 1 p.m. April: 8, 9, 15, 22, 29 May: 6 Sunday Evenings Doors open at 5 p.m.; Buffet from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; Show at 7 p.m. April: 5, 19, 26 May: 3 Saturday/Sunday Matinees Doors open at noon; Buffet from 12:15 to 1 p.m.; Show at 1:30 p.m. April: 5, 19, 26 May: 3, 9, 10 WHO: Director/Choreographer Ron Morgan Musical Director Terry Woods Lighting Design Ryan Koharchik Sound Design Daniel Hesselbrock Set Design Michael Layton Stage Manager Elizabeth Stark Payne Costume Designer Jill Kelly Howe Starring Jonathan Rose as Jerry Mulligan Sophie Aknin as Lise Dassin Elizabeth DeRosa as Milo Davenport Austin Glen Jacobs as Adam Hochberg Spencer Lawson as Henri Baurel Joellyn Young as Madame Baurel Eddie Curry as Monsieur Baurel AnnaLee Marcée as Olga/Madame Dutois Ensemble: Matthew Blum, Phillip Crawshaw, Tara C. Fitzgerald, Christopher Gallacher, Lauren Morgan, Michelle Morris, James Smiley, Holly Whilder 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 .