INDIANAPOLIS THEATRE NEWSROOM

The classic musical Funny Girl tells the story of Fanny Brice, a talented but unconventional young woman who quickly rises from chorus girl to a true Broadway star through her own determination and comedic brilliance.

The Great American Songbook Foundation has extended the application deadline for the Songbook Academy and announced new Broadway mentors for the event.

PRETTY WOMAN became a beloved classic as a film.

PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL is now on stage at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, opening the venue’s 2026 season.

PNC Broadway in Louisville has announced its 2026-2027 Season which welcomes five Louisville premieres including the 2025 Tony Award-winning Best Musical MAYBE HAPPY ENDING.

Southbank Theatre Company will stage Sophie Treadwell's expressionist drama MACHINAL, inspired by the real-life case of Ruth Snyder.

A world premiere, a Hoosier playwright, and a little piece of fascinating but overlooked history.

Summer Stock Stage's Encore program introduces 'GUYS & DOLLS SR,' a unique adaptation for seniors, with performances at Butler University's Shelton Auditorium.

As a powerful winter storm moves across large portions of the United States, BroadwayWorld is monitoring performance cancellations, schedule changes, and venue closures affecting Broadway, touring productions, regional theatre, and live events nationwide.

Explore the rich history of American music through artifacts from legends like Ella Fitzgerald and Tony Bennett at the TIMELESS TREASURES exhibition.

Indy Drag Theatre has announced a unique lineup of drag productions for its 2026 season and announce its new residency with the Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre in Indianapolis, IN.

MJ THE MUSICAL could be summed up in two words: jukebox musical.

Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.

American Lives Theatre will present the world premiere of 'BORROWED BABIES' by Jennifer Blackmer at the Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre, exploring the historical use of 'practice babies' in mid-20th century America.

MJ THE MUSICAL has an obvious draw.

It is a rare and admirable accolade to be the longest running play in the world, and THE MOUSETRAP has clearly earned its top spot.

Crossroads Comedy Theater has announced an ongoing monthly run of Study Hall: Comedy Inspired by Lectures, its signature live comedy show, at IF Theatre.

Beef & Boards’ 2026 Season springs open with Agatha Christie’s legendary whodunit, The Mousetrap, now on stage.

Storytelling Arts of Indiana invites audiences to see local storytellers perform their best original stories from 2025 in “A Celebration of the Indy Story Slam” on January 11 at Eugene & Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center.

This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight.

This winter, step into the Waldron Arts Center to summon the unknown in Séance: The Board Awakens, an immersive magic-filled theatrical experience written by and starring Rob Zabrecky.

Children's musician Laurie Berkner will make her Indiana debut with a 'Greatest Hits' solo concert on Saturday, January 31 at 11:00 a.

This touring production delivered all the brilliance, electricity, and emotional punch that has made the show a global phenomenon; yet what stood out most in Indianapolis was the sheer excellence of the choreography and the ensemble

Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre is ushering in the holidays with the timeless tale that has captured hearts for generations in the one-hour production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.

A Beef & Boards Christmas is an absolute must-see.