"Bringing a world-class act like Beatlemania is yet another sign that The Meadows is committed to providing a wide array of entertainment for our guests," said Meadows Vice President & General Manager Mike Graninger. "The performance by some of the original members of Beatlemania promises to treat the audience to a nostalgic musical experience they will never forget."

The 90-minute production is a faithful recreation of the excitement, sounds and sights of a live Beatle concert. Meticulous attention has been paid to detail from the hairstyles to the costumes and musical gear. The performance will include a retrospective of the Beatles' most famous performances including their appearance on the Ed Sullivan show in 1964 and the Sgt. Pepper movie. The group will perform favorites like, "I Want To Hold Your Hand," "A Hard Days Night" and "Penny Lane."

The talented cast includes Joe Stefanelli as John Lennon, Dan Gerass as Ringo Starr, Jim Caprio as Paul McCartney and Rick Pizana as George Harrison.

Stefanelli portrayed Lennon in the Academy Awarding winning film "Forrest Gump." Gerass has traveled all over the world with the group, and has played drums with such artists as Roger Daltrey, Eddie Money, the Bay City Rollers and Guitar Shorty. Pizana was a member of Quiet Riot and played with Elton John, Stevie Wonder and Kenny Loggins. A former law enforcement officer, Caprio is the newest member of the band. He left his job as a police officer to tour with the Cast and also is a producer.

Originally conceived and produced by Steve Leber and David Krebs, Beatlemania began previews on May 26, 1977 in Boston. It premiered on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre on May 31, 1977 and ran until October 17, 1979 for a total of 1006 performances. It was nominated for a Tony Award in 1978.

After closing on Broadway, original cast members began touring the world, continuing the show's tradition. The group has performed in all contiguous U.S. states, and more than 20 foreign countries, including Canada, England, Mexico, Central and South America, Brazil and Japan.

David La TORRE