Dinner With 'Nick Danger'

A most unusual evening of live music, theater and dining is in store for theater buffs in Feburary, when "Nick Danger: Third Eye" is staged in Sarasota.

Some familiar names will be in the cast of "Nick Danger: Third Eye," a sendup of old-time radio detective shows. The night includes an inspired dinner and a beautiful backdrop.

Larry Barrett, who owns Simply Gourmet, is the show's director and producer. A fan of edible historical recreations, Barrett will pair the production with cuisine that was served at Delmonico’s, America’s first fine dining restaurant. 

The evening begins at 7 p.m. with an elegant supper served in the exclusive second-floor living area of the Powel Crosley Estate, overlooking Sarasota Bay.

After dinner, the audience moves downstairs to the great room to enjoy live vintage songs including, “Why Don’t You Do Right?" "Devil and the Deep Blue Sea," "I Love Paris" and "S’wonderful," among others.

The "Nick Danger" performance starts at 8:30 p.m.

Performers announced

Here is the lineup of cast members:

• Keith Chrismon as Nick Danger;
• Joelle Davis as Nancy;
• Marty Fugate as Rocky Rococo;
• and John Forsyth as Catherwood.
• Bill Carrera will accompany on piano and organ.
• Steve Patmagrian, of New Atmosphere Productions, is the production's associate producer.

“Nick Danger” was originally written and performed by The Firesign Theatre as a comedy album in 1969. Barrett says, “This show is groundbreaking. We’re presenting the first dramatized production of ‘Nick Danger’ ever.”

If you go

The show runs February 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, 29 and March 1. The event starts at 7 p.m., at the Powel Crosley Estate, 8374 North Tamiami Trail, in Sarasota.

Tickets are $45 and include the Delmonico’s dinner, live music and the “Nick Danger” performance. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Crosley Estate Foundation. For info and reservations, call 941-225-9122.