Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre Announces Cast for Singin’ in the Rain

Both fresh and familiar faces will take the Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre stage starting April 9 for the iconic Singin’ in the Rain.

Joseph Rafael Davila declared it’s literally his “dream come true” to make his Beef & Boards debut as Don Lockwood in Singin’ in the Rain. The role was originated in the MGM film by Gene Kelly – who Davila calls his “idol growing up.”

“I wanted nothing more in this world than to be just like him,” Davila, a native of Clifton Park, NY, said. “It has been my life and career goal and aspiration to step into the characters he originated. It is not an exaggeration when I say this is a dream come true!”

At his side as Kathy Selden will be Kimberly Doreen Burns, who is reprising the role. She’s also been seen at Beef & Boards as Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady. Burns will play the role through April 26, after which it will be played by Sarah Daniels. This is Daniels’ first production of Singin’ in the Rain, but Beef & Boards audiences will recongize her for her roles as Ariel in Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Lauren in Kinky Boots, Katherine in Newsies, Amber Von Tussle in Hairspray, and Sandy in Grease.

Returning to the Beef & Boards stage after appearing as Dewey Phillips in Heartbreak Hotel last season is James Garrett Hill, who plays Don’s friend and fellow performer, Cosmo Brown. Reprising her role as Lina Lamont is Sarah Hund, who is also known for her roles in the Smoke on the Mountain series, Grumpy Old Men, Footloose, The Addams Family, Into the Woods, and Les Misérables, among others. 

Eddie Curry, who directs the show, reprises the role of Roscoe Dexter, and Jeff Stockberger reprises the role of R.F. Simpson. Rounding out the cast are Lillian Baxter as Dora Bailey, Kenny Shepard as the Diction Teacher, Ian Black as the Production Tenor, and Sally Mitchell as Zelda Zanders. The Ensemble includes Logan Hill, Jennifer Ladner, James Patton, Jonny Rouse, and Deb Wims. Swings are Reagan Cole Minnette, and newcomer Evan Michael Vaughan.

Singin’ in the Rain is choreographed by Doug King.

Tickets are currently on sale exclusively through Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre at beefandboards.com or by calling the box office at 317.872.9664. Patrons are advised that tickets purchased from third-party sellers may not be valid for performances and may include additional fees. Singin’ in the Rain is on stage for 51 performances through May 23. Every performance includes Beef & Boards’ signature dinner buffet, along with coffee, tea, or lemonade. Gourmet desserts and bar beverages are available for purchase.

Singin’ in the Rain is rated G and is licensed by Music Theatre International (MTI).