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IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE Announced At Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre This Christmas
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2022
This holiday season, bring the family together and cozy up with the classic It's A Wonderful Life, the stage adaptation of the famous Frank Capra film, at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre.
Voting Now Open For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards
by BWW Awards - November 22, 2022
Voting is now open for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Review: Caves and Worlds of Wonder in ALADDIN at Clowes Memorial Hall
by The Marriage Matinee - November 22, 2022
For all those growing up watching Disney movies, and for the kids who absolutely loved Aladdin, the Genie and Princess Jasmine or even Abu, this is a must-watch! Big band, big sound, big show — with enough energy to light up a few thousand lamps.
Buck Creek Players Presents THE GAME'S AFOOT or HOLMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2022
Buck Creek Players continues its 49th season with THE GAME'S AFOOT or HOLMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS by Ken Ludwig on the mainstage. 
Storytelling Arts of Indiana Presents A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2022
Storytelling Arts of Indiana presents its holiday event, “Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol” told by Tim Lowry, on Saturday, December 3. 
Review: ALADDIN at Broadway Across America
by Melissa Hall - November 17, 2022
Broadway Across America does big musicals well. Obviously, the trend of movie-to-musical has touched every genre, but Disney musicals tend to translate well in that medium. Aladdin is no exception. Everything is big, bright, sparkling, and bursting with color. The special effects don’t disappoint. There are lightning-fast costume changes and spectacular sets. The Cave of Wonders is particularly impressive.
THE RISE AND FALL OF HOLLY FUDGE Comes To The Phoenix Theatre This Holiday Season!
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2022
The Rise and Fall of Holly Fudge by Trista Baldwin kicks off the Phoenix holiday season on Nov. 26, and will run five weekends until Dec. 23.
ONE-ELF SHOW Lands On The Frank & Katrina Basile Stage At The Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2022
Actor, Playwright, and Musician Ben Asaykwee brings his beloved and misunderstood ProZack the Sad Elf to the Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre from Dec. 2 - 23.
IU Theatre & Dance Presents NATASHA, PIERRE, AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 By Dave Malloy
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2022
IU Theatre & Dance continues its epic 2022/2023 theater season with Dave Malloy's magnificent Tony Award-winning musical Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812.
Southbank Theatre Company Presents Tour-de-Force, One-Woman Show NATURAL SHOCKS
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2022
Southbank Theatre Company electrifies its second season with playwright Lauren Gunderson's 60-minute, one-woman, tour-de-force show, inspired by Hamlet's iconic “To be or not to be” soliloquy. Tickets are on sale for “Natural Shocks” at Fonseca Theatre on Indianapolis' Near Westside, November 10-20, 2022. 
Review: Have You Heard? ANASTASIA Brings Indy Audiences to Their Feet
by The Marriage Matinee - October 20, 2022
The rumors are true: ANASTASIA has finally made its way to Indianapolis. You may be thinking it’s just another movie turned musical, but there are new twists and turns to this rendition of the beloved animated film. There’s the romance, the legend of Anastasia, the glittering costumes and crowns, but there’s also battles with personal principles and a sense of national pride that leaves people emotionally and morally torn. In short, it has it all.
Review: TICK, TICK…BOOM! at Phoenix Theatre
by Melissa Hall - October 18, 2022
The story resonates with any artist who has questioned their future. By the end, you feel like you're part of the tight-knit trio as they navigate the difficult passage from their 20s into the next inevitable stage.
Submit Nominations For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards Before October 31st
by BWW Awards - October 12, 2022
There's still time left to submit nominations for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards before the deadline at 11:59 PM ET on October 31st!
Review: They're All Together Ooky and Applause-Worthy: THE ADDAMS FAMILY at Beef & Boards
by The Marriage Matinee - October 12, 2022
From the moment you hear those familiar four organ notes, you are caught up in the fun of THE ADDAMS FAMILY. This musical features the beloved and morbid family many have enjoyed in television and film for decades. Embark on an adventure with these endearing spooks as they try to spend a night, just one night, being normal.
Review: KING JOHN at Shelton Auditorium
by Melissa Hall - October 10, 2022
What did our cOne of the highlights of this year‘s Bard Fest is the rarely-produced King John. There are whispers of other Shakespeare plays echoing in the heartbreaking history All the classics are there but presented in a show that’s often overlooked. There are warring families, devious brothers, and vindictive paranoid monarchs, all grasping at power with greedy fingers. ritic think of KING JOHN at Shelton Auditorium?
Photos: First Look At THE ADDAMS FAMILY At Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2022
The Addams Family is haunting Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre this fall! The creepy, kooky, mysterious, spooky and altogether ooky Tony Award-nominated macabre musical comedy is creeping out audiences through Nov. 20. See photos from the production.
GHOST STORIES Come to Washington Park East Cemetery
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2022
Washington Park East Cemetery is the backdrop for the spookiest night of the season. Storytelling Arts of Indiana’s “Ghost Stories” has quickly become a tradition and one of the most iconic fall events in the city. Seven Hoosier storytellers will spin spine-tingling tales for guests under a tent or the stars on Saturday, October 15 at 7:30 p.m. It’s affordable fall fun the entire family can enjoy.
Interview: Chatting with ANASTASIA On Tour Star Willem Butler
by The Marriage Matinee - October 03, 2022
Have you heard? There’s a rumor that ANASTASIA is about to hit the stage in Indianapolis! The anticipation is growing, and we were lucky enough to get an interview with Willem Butler who stars as Dmitry. He gave us some insight into the production and why this musical adaptation is the perfect way to kick off this season of Broadway in Indianapolis.
Review: TASTE at Theatre Unchained
by The Marriage Matinee - September 30, 2022
It's hard to comprehend a more unusual and nauseating narrative than the one re-imagined in Taste, Benjamin Brand's reality-based drama about a contract between a man with cannibalistic aspirations and the willing victim he solicits on the internet. The genuine event - preserved by the perpetrator on videotape - took place in Germany back in 2001, and contained a mutual pact to begin their operation by severing and then mutually dining on the victim.
Edgar Allan Poe LIVE Comes To NEVERMORE in Indianapolis
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2022
Dateline: (Indianapolis, September 26, 2022) Nevermore - Indianapolis' newest 'eatertainment' venue located in historic Union Station - is proud to host a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience: Edgar Allan Poe LIVE, to be performed on Friday November 4, 2022.
Betty Rage Productions to Present INDIANA NIGHT LIVE! FALL-O-WEEN in October
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2022
Betty Rage Productions will present a sketch comedy show, “Indiana Night Live! Fall-o-ween.” It’s just like Saturday Night Live, but local. Hosted by comedian Jetta V., the show will feature original sketches and the musical stylings of Paige Scott and Dave Pelsue.
IU Theatre & Dance to Present Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' EVERYBODY This Month
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2022
IU Theatre & Dance will open its epic 2022/2023 theater season with Brandon Jacobs-Jenkins' Everybody, a modern riff on the fifteenth century morality play, Everyman. The production will run Sept 30–Oct 8 Tues–Sat at 7:30pm.
The Return Of Indianapolis' Classic Cabaret Concert and Comedy Jam Will Kick Off The 'Circle City Classic' HBCU Weekend
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2022
Returning to pre-pandemic celebrations, the return of “The Classic Cabaret, An HBCU Benefit Concert & Comedy Jam” will help kick off the electrifying “Circle City Classic” weekend.  Friday, September 23, the Classic Cabaret will open the weekend festivities with a concert featuring Bell, Biv, and Devoe (BBD), the legendary Jodeci, 80's super-group the S. O. S. Band, and new artist Alaina Renae.
Enjoy Creepy And Kooky Fun With THE ADDAMS FAMILY At Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2022
This fall, Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre welcomes back a production that is creepy, kooky, mysterious, spooky and altogether ooky: The Addams Family.
Sierra Boggess to Teach Fall Classes At Discovering Broadway Inc.
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2022
On Saturday October 15th, Sierra Boggess will teach two in-person auditioning classes at Discovering Broadway Inc. in Indiana. The nonprofit incubates Broadway bound musicals and offers master classes to local artists. Twenty-five percent of the class participants are sponsored at-risk youth and BIPOC artists.

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