Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre celebrates the legendary life and career of Buddy Holly this summer with its premiere production of Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, now on stage.

Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story tells the true story of Buddy’s meteoric rise to fame, from the moment in 1957 when “That’ll Be the Day” hit the airwaves until his tragic death less than two years later on “the day the music died.”

The show features over 20 of Buddy Holly’s greatest hits including “That’ll Be The Day,” “Peggy Sue,” “Everyday,” “Oh Boy,” “Not Fade Away,” “Rave On,” and “Raining In My Heart,” plus Ritchie Valens’ “La Bamba” and the Big Bopper’s “Chantilly Lace.”

The incredible legacy of the young man with glasses, whose musical career spanned an all-too-brief period during the golden days of rock & roll, continues to live on in Buddy.

Kyle Jurassic makes his Beef & Boards debut in the title role, as does Kelly Powers-Figueroa in the role of Maria Elana. Chuck Caruso, who made his Beef & Boards debut last season as the Governor in Man of La Mancha, returns as the Big Bopper. Edward LaCardo, who made his debut at Beef & Boards last season as Elvis in Million Dollar Quartet, returns in the role of Ritchie Valens.

Beef & Boards’ production of Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story is directed by Jeff Stockberger and choreographed by Kelly Powers-Figueroa, with musical direction by Kristy Templet.

Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story is on stage for 47 performances through Aug. 18. Tickets range from $45 to $70, and include Chef Odell Ward’s dinner buffet, fruit & salad bar, unlimited coffee, tea, and lemonade.

For reservations, 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: Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story
Book by Alan Janes; Music & Lyrics by Buddy Holly

WHEN: July 5 through Aug. 18, 2019

Weekday/Saturday Evenings
Doors open at 6 p.m.; Buffet from 6¬:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Show at 8 p.m.
July: 5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13, 16, 18, 19, 20, 22, 25, 26, 27, 30
August: 1, 2, 3, 6, 8, 9, 10, 13, 15, 16, 17

Weekday Matinees
Doors open at 11 a.m.; Buffet from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Show at 1 p.m.
July: 10, 17, 24, 31
August: 7, 14

Sunday Evenings
Doors open at 5 p.m.; Buffet from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; Show at 7 p.m.
July: 7, 14, 21, 28
August: 4, 11

Saturday/Sunday Matinees
Doors open at noon; Buffet from 12:15 to 1 p.m.; Show at 1:30 p.m.
July: 7, 14, 21, 28
August: 4, 11, 18


WHO:
Director: Jeff Stockberger Choreographer: Kelly Powers-Figueroa
Musical Director: Kristy Templet Costume Design: Jill Kelly Howe
Lighting Design: Ryan Koharchik Sound Design: Daniel Hesselbrock
Set Design: Michael Layton Stage Manager: Jeff Stockberger

Starring:
Kyle Jurassic as Buddy Holly Kelly Powers-Figueroa as Maria Elana
Chuck Caruso as Big Bopper Edward LaCardo as Ritchie Valens
James Daley as Joe Maudlin Josh McLemore as Jerry Allison
Chris Tucker as 4th Cricket Justin Figueroa as Norman Petty
Sarah Godwin as Vi Petty Joshua L.K. Patterson as Apollo Performer
Tarra Conner-Jones as Apollo Performer
Sarah Hund as Fiddle Player
John Vessels as Hipockets Duncan
Andrew Wade as Banjo/Bass Player

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

TICKETS: Available 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 $45 to $70 and include Chef Odell Ward’s dinner buffet, fruit & salad bar, and select beverages.

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

The Big Bopper (Chuck Caruso), Buddy Holly (Kyle Jurassic), and Ritchie Valens (Edward LaCardo) sing together during the concert in Clear Lake, Iowa, in Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s production of Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, now on stage. This high-energy musical features Buddy’s greatest hits including “Oh Boy,” “Peggy Sue,” and “Everyday.” Photo © & courtesy of Patricia Rettig

Buddy Holly (Kyle Jurassic) performs with the Crickets, Jerry Allison (Josh McLemore), on drums, and Joe Maudlin (James Daley), on bass, in Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s production of Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, now on stage. This high-energy musical features Buddy’s greatest hits including “Oh Boy,” “Peggy Sue,” and “Everyday.” Photo © & courtesy of Patricia Rettig

Buddy Holly (Kyle Jurassic), left, reassures his wife Maria Elena (Kelly Powers-Figueroa) after she had a nightmare in Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s production of Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, now on stage. This high-energy musical features Buddy’s greatest hits including “Oh Boy,” “Peggy Sue,” and “Everyday.” Photo © & courtesy of Patricia Rettig

Kyle Jurassic plays the iconic title role in Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s production of Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, now on stage. This high-energy musical features Buddy’s greatest hits including “Oh Boy,” “Peggy Sue,” and “Everyday.” Photo © & courtesy of Patricia Rettig