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AMERICAN LIVES THEATRE

1119 Sterling Street, 1
Indianapolis, IN 46201

Borrowed Babies
2/5 - 2/22/2026


American Lives Theatre presents the world premiere of Borrowed Babies, a provocative drama by Jennifer Blackmer that explores the historical practice of using infants from ...



BORROWED BABIES World Premiere is Coming to American Lives Theatre


by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 14, 2026

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....

Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards


by BWW Awards - January 15, 2026

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....

New Harmony Project Performs Public Play Reading of ONE PARTY CONSENT


by Emmy Rice - August 30, 2025

As part of the 2025–2026 PlayFest Indy season, The New Harmony Project (NHP), will present a public reading of One Party Consent, a new play by acclaimed Chicago playwright Omer Abbas Salem....

Stephen Karam's THE HUMANS to Open at American Lives Theatre


by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 15, 2025

American Lives Theatre will present the Indiana premiere of Stephen Karam's Tony Award-winning play, 'The Humans,' as the fourth offering of its fifth season, entitled 'Life, Liberty, & The Pursuit.' Learn more!...

Cast Set For 9 TO 5 at Actors Theatre of Indiana


by Stephi Wild - April 14, 2025

The musical 9 to 5 with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is coming to ATI in April. Learn more about the upcoming production here!...

Winners Announced For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards


by BWW Awards - January 14, 2025

Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024....

Past Shows


American Lives Theatre presents a powerful exploration of the U.S. Constitution with What the Constitution Means to Me, a Pulitzer Finalist by Heidi Schreck. This ...

Red Speedo
1/1 - 1/31/2024


Red Speedo is a compelling drama by Lucas Hnath that examines the intersection of ambition, ethics, and personal integrity in the world of competitive swimming. ...

The JonBenet Game
1/1 - 1/31/2024


The JonBenet Game, written by Tori Keenan-Zelt, explores the lasting impact of the notorious 1996 murder of six-year-old JonBenet Ramsey. The play delves into the ...

Admissions by Joshua Harmon
Admissions by Joshua Harmon
1/14 - 1/30/2022


Sherri Rosen-Mason (Bridget Haight), is the head of admissions at a New England prep school. Alongside her husband (Larry Sommers), who is the schoolmaster, they ...

Bright Colors and Bold Patterns


Gerry is the life of the party... until he's not... but the ride is anything but boring. This skewering, outrageous comedy stars Indy actor Jay ...

Boy Gets Girl
Boy Gets Girl
3/13 - 3/29/2020


This "provocative, unsettling play" (Chicago Tribune) by Rebecca Gilman lays bare the systematic unraveling of a woman after a seemingly uneventful, awkward blind date. "The ...

'Gloria' by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins


A group of ambitious assistants compete for a big promotion and a little self-respect in this stirring satire. The kind of play that definitely leaves ...

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