Indianapolis Theatre Newsroom

Southbank Theatre Company opens its fourth season with the world premiere of SHIT CAKE by Marcia Eppich-Harris at the IndyFringe Theatre Festival.

There are a few Indy performers whose name alone is enough to get me to their show. Ben Asaykwee and Claire Wilcher are two of those actors. They’ve come together for “White City Murder”, an original musical Asaykwee created about the serial killer H.H. Holmes, who made his mark at the Chicago’s World Fair in 1893.

Bend & Snap to Beef & Boards for 'Legally Blonde The Musical!'

The Great American Songbook Foundation welcomes a new communications strategist to enhance its outreach and engagement efforts.

We recently had the pleasure of attending 'Legally Blonde: The Musical' at Beef & Boards, and it was an absolutely phenomenal experience from start to finish. The production was a brilliant blend of humor, heart, and high-energy performances that left the audience thoroughly entertained and inspired.

Celebrate the music of Jimmy Buffett at Feinstein’s with a special tribute event for Parrotheads. Enjoy live performances of his greatest hits and immerse yourself in the Margaritaville spirit. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre goes blonde this summer with the fabulously upbeat Legally Blonde The Musical, now on stage. See photos of the production.

The Phoenix Theatre has announced the return of 'White City Murder,' an original musical by acclaimed artist Ben Asaykwee. This intense and funny production will run from July 19 to August 4, 2024.

Ahlwardt has appeared several times on the Feinstein's stage – but this month he brings along a special guest – wife Lauren! On Friday, July 26, the Ahlwardts present HUMAN JUKEBOX. This will be an unforgettable night of music where YOU control the playlist.

Three-time Tony Award nominee Joshua Henry will team up with Michael Feinstein on July 16 for one of the public highlights of the Great American Songbook Foundation’s annual Songbook Academy summer intensive.  

Bigfoot is back and ready to take audiences on another fantastical journey to save humanity. Indianapolis production company Cryptid Entertainment will present a new two-act expanded version of its hit 2022 IndyFringe show ahead of this year’s festival.

This week, The Omnibus Show will welcome Greg Hull, Dean of Herron School of Art, IUPUI, in Indianapolis, and also serves as a Commissioner on the Indiana Arts Commission.

Indiana's Granfalloon Arts Festival extends the hit show A SPECTACULARLY INACCURATE TOUR OF BLOOMINGTON. Learn how to attend.

Presented by the Minority Business Review and Indiana Minority Business Magazine, the 2025 Champions of Diversity Awards dinner is an opportunity to recognize individuals, businesses, and non-profit organizations throughout Indiana and nationally who amplify the tenants of diversity and equity.

American Lives Theatre will present the Indiana premiere of SPAY by Madison Fiedler, a play about the impact of the opioid crisis on a family in Appalachia.

Catalyst Repertory will present a new stage version of a classic psychological thriller. “M” opens at IndyFringe Theatre on June 21 and runs over three weekends through July 7.

Following the recent passing of emeritus board member and friend Toula Oberlies, the Indiana Blind Children’s Foundation (IBCF) will continue to honor Oberlies’ esteemed legacy through the Toula Oberlies Creative Arts Fund (TOCAF).

A trip on the yellow brick road is not a rare occurrence in local theater, but some productions just hit it out of the park. The current one at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre managed to find the perfect cast, include a wonderfully fresh and diverse group, including Bessie D. Smith as the delightfully devious Wicked Witch of the West.

 Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre is presenting its 2024 Season Family Show: The Wizard of Oz. Now on stage, this production brings the beloved story and songs to life, and features a special discount for children’s tickets.

Feinstein's will celebrate Pride Month with a series of special performances and events, featuring a diverse lineup of artists and entertainers throughout June. See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets.

The New Harmony Project has hired a new Artistic Producer. Learn more about Balcom!

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, gracing the stage of the illustrious Murat Theatre, is an exhilarating journey through the life and music of one of the most iconic figures in the history of popular music. Spanning two acts, this production not only celebrates Tina Turner's unparalleled talent but also delves into the personal triumphs and tribulations that defined her extraordinary career. In this review, we will explore the production's standout elements while offering a neutral perspective on its portrayal of the legendary singer and the key figures in her life.

Surrounded by the political intrigue, Rasputin's influence on the royal family, and the enduring mystery of any potential survivors of the Romanov tragedy -- Enter ANASTASIA a musical at Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre that dares to explore the tantalizing possibility that one of the Czar's daughters may have lived on.

Tina Turner’s name evokes an instant reaction. Those four simple syllables have a unique weight and impact to them because she was such a tour de force. Yet behind the powerhouse and beyond the glittering lights, Tina Turner had a past. A past that included a mother-daughter relationship that was fraught with trials. But Tina’s mother, Zelma, has a story all her own that shows a human being fighting to deal with the cards life dealt her. We listened and learned more from Roz White who plays Zelma in TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL. She gave us an impassioned interview about her character and the depths of the woman she was. 

The captivating musical