Photo Coverage: First Look at Short North Stage's THE LAST NIGHT OF DISCO

Ever wondered what it would have been like to be a patron of the world-famous Studio 54 nightclub in the 1970s? Well now you can! This August, Short North Stage is transforming the Garden Theater into the legendary Manhattan nightclub and we are inviting you to come dance the night away with celebrities like Liza, Warhol, and Cher. Hit the dance floor, enjoy from the sidelines or reserve a VIP table and watch as the show unfolds around you in a 360 degree immersive theatrical experience.

Check out a first look below!

In 1980, Steve Rubell (Studio 54's owner) threw one last farewell party before he went away to prison for tax evasion. This bash became the stuff of legends as everybody who was anybody attended and wanted to be seen. In this World Premiere, we are reconstructing that night for our audiences and pulling out all the stops. Part dance party, part fantasy, and part theater piece, you have truly never experienced anything like this. Disco divas will belt out the songs of Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, and Earth, Wind and Fire while hot GoGo boys take the stage with stunning choreography. Directed and Choreographed by Edward Carignan (A Chorus Line, Hedwig, and Tommy) and starring a world-class cast of dancers, singers and impersonators, you won't want to miss this exciting Summer event!

Cast includes: Steve Rubell, club owner - Andrew Trimmer, Liza Minelli, a celebrity - Eli Brickey, Julie, a reporter - Kathryn Miller, Chris, a GoGo boy - Luke Stewart, Kendra Andrews, a singer - Kendra Lucas, Cher, Miss Thang, singers - Lauren Kent, Truman Capote - Jason Crase, Anthony, a GoGo boy - Cornelius Hubbard, and Crystal Chandelier, a club dancer - Cate Owens.

Performances run August 6th thru 15th at Short North Stage, 1187 North High St, Columbus, Ohio. For tickets/more info visit: http://www.shortnorthstage.org/calendar/v/483

Photo Credit: Jerri Shafer