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Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre

9301 Michigan Road
Indianapolis, IN 46268

Upcoming Shows

Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella

Rodgers & Hammerstein's "Cinderella"

May 28 – Jul 12, 2026

The timeless enchantment of the magical fairy tale Cinderella is reborn at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre this summer, complete with Rodgers & Hammerstein’s hallmarks...



Review: Can’t Stop the Feelings: & JULIET Takes the Stage at Clowes


by The Marriage Matinee - June 18, 2026

What do Shakespeare, pop music, hip hop dance moves, confetti, and comedy have in common? They are all prominent features in & JULIET! This powerhouse of a jukebox musical has made it to the stage , and audiences are electrified by this production....

Review: A Lovely Night at Beef & Boards with RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA


by The Marriage Matinee - June 01, 2026

RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA has held sway over audiences since its television premiere in 1957. Beef & Boards has brought its many charms and magic to life with a dazzling production that is the family show for the season....

Review: A Tale as Old as Time, Reimagined BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Murat Theatre


by The Marriage Matinee - May 06, 2026

Catching Beauty and the Beast at the Murat Theatre at Old National Centre was nothing short of magical. This Broadway touring production delivered exactly what you hope for from a Disney classic - and then some....

Review: The Evidence Points to CLUE at Old National Centre with Endless Laughter


by The Marriage Matinee - April 16, 2026

There is no denying the timeless appeal of a murder mystery. That sense of intrigue and excitement has been captured in a board game, on the big screen, and now on stage. CLUE is the theatrical adaptation that keeps the essence of its beloved predecessors...

Review: SINGIN' IN THE RAIN at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre


by Melissa Hall - April 14, 2026

The stage version of the 1952 musical is back, and many of the previous cast members are revising their roles. Kimberly Doreen Burns is back as Kathy Selden, and Sarah Hund returns as the glamorous and grating Lina Lamont. Joseph Rafael Davila is the new Don Lockwood and brings his exuberance and wo...

Review: Ease on Down to Clowes Memorial Hall for THE WIZ


by The Marriage Matinee - March 19, 2026

THE WIZ has become a cultural touchstone for audiences for generations. And you can tell why when you watch the current production of THE WIZ at Clowes Memorial Hall....

Review: PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL at Beef & Boards Delivers Charm & Laughs


by The Marriage Matinee - February 23, 2026

PRETTY WOMAN became a beloved classic as a film. It had an undeniable chemistry between the actors and a balance of hard and soft moments that drew audiences in. It’s always a question if a film turned into a musical can have the same effect....

Review: BORROWED BABIES at American Lives Theatre


by Melissa Hall - February 13, 2026

A world premiere, a Hoosier playwright, and a little piece of fascinating but overlooked history. Borrowed Babies has all the makings of a great play. American Lives Theatre’s (ALT) current production is on stage at the Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre right now. ALT produced playwright Jennifer Bl...

Review: MJ THE MUSICAL Brings Unmatchable Energy to the Old National Centre


by The Marriage Matinee - January 15, 2026

MJ THE MUSICAL could be summed up in two words: jukebox musical. But that is a disservice to this powerhouse of a show. MJ THE MUSICAL has incredible intensity, depth, and intentionality that brings out the man behind the myth. It is a remarkable tribute to a true musical visionary and what makes hi...

Review: Get Caught In AGATHA CHRISTIE'S THE MOUSETRAP at Beef & Boards


by The Marriage Matinee - January 12, 2026

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. This timeless murder mystery penned by the iconic Agatha Christie keeps audiences on the edges of their seats from start to finish. The current production at Beef & Boa...

Past Shows

Singin' in the Rain

Singin' in the Rain

Apr 9 – May 23, 2026

April brings showers to the stage at Beef & Boards Dinner theatre with the cherished classic Singin’ in the Rain. Opening April 9, this refreshing...

Pretty Woman: The Musical

FeaturedPretty Woman: The Musical

Feb 19 – Apr 4, 2026

Unlikely soulmates Vivian and Edward step off the silver screen and onto the stage at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Pretty Woman: The Musical. When...

Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap

Agatha Christie's "The Mousetrap"

Jan 6 – Feb 15, 2026

Snow is piling up outside Monkswell Manor, but the tension indoors is even thicker. After a local woman is murdered, the guests and staff of...

A Beef & Boards Christmas

A Beef & Boards Christmas

Nov 28 – Dec 31, 2025

Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre rekindles the spirit of the holidays with its special original production that’s been loved for generations: A Beef & Boards Christmas.In the...

Tootsie

FeaturedTootsie

Oct 16 – Nov 23, 2025

A double life leads to double the laughs with the Tony Award-winning Tootsie the Musical at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre. Based on the famous 1982 film...

Waitress

FeaturedWaitress

Jul 17 – Aug 31, 2025

Nominated for four Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Waitress celebrates friendship, motherhood, and the magic of a well-made pie.Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker,...

Disney's The Little Mermaid

FeaturedDisney's The Little Mermaid

May 22 – Jul 13, 2025

Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre dives into summer with Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Broadway’s adaptation of Disney’s famous film and the featured Family Show of Beef &...

Church Basement Ladies

Church Basement Ladies

Apr 17 – May 18, 2025

Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre has the recipe for fun this spring with Church Basement Ladies, the relatable and rib-tickling show about the stalwart women...

Jersey Boys

FeaturedJersey Boys

Feb 14 – Apr 13, 2025

The secret of a 40-year friendship as the foursome work their way from the streets of New Jersey to the heights of stardom.

Murder on the Orient Express

Murder on the Orient Express

Jan 9 – Feb 9, 2025

Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but...

A Christmas Story: The Musical

A Christmas Story: The Musical

Nov 29 – Dec 31, 2024

Based on the famous film, A Christmas Story follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker from the fictional town of Hohman, Indiana, and his quest for the Holy...

Fiddler On The Roof

Fiddler On The Roof

Aug 29 – Oct 6, 2024

Set in the little village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poor milkman, and his five daughters. With the help of a colorful...

Million Dollar Quartet

Million Dollar Quartet

Aug 29 – Oct 6, 2024

On December 4, 1956, an extraordinary twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together at Sun Records in...

Legally Blonde, The Musical

FeaturedLegally Blonde, The Musical

Jul 11 – Aug 25, 2024

In this fabulously fun, award-winning musical, Elle appears to have it all, but her life is turned upside down when her boyfriend Warner dumps her...

The Wizard of Oz

The Wizard of Oz

May 23 – Jul 7, 2024

Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The...

The King and I

The King and I

Apr 4 – May 19, 2024

It is 1862 in Siam when an English widow, Anna Leonowens, and her young son arrive at the Royal Palace in Bangkok, having been summoned...

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

Feb 8 – Mar 30, 2024

Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre celebrates the life and musical legacy of the girl who became King with Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.Carole King is...

Menopause, The Musical

Menopause, The Musical

Jan 5 – Feb 4, 2024

The year isn’t the only thing that’s changing! Menopause: The Musical, the hilarious and fun celebration of women and “the change,” has returned to Beef...

White Christmas

White Christmas

Nov 24 – Dec 31, 2023

In the stage version of the famous film, Broadway partners vacation at the Vermont ski resort of their former Army general. Snow isn’t falling and...

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Oct 5 – Nov 19, 2023

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat follows the Biblical story of Jacob’s favorite son. After being sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, Joseph discovers his...

Grumpy Old Men

Grumpy Old Men

Aug 24 – Oct 1, 2023

The comedic duo of Eddie Curry and Jeff Stockberger bring the iconic characters of Max and John to the stage in the movie-turned-musical, Grumpy Old...

Sophisticated Ladies

Sophisticated Ladies

Jul 13 – Aug 20, 2023

The musical legacy of Duke Ellington is celebrated in Sophisticated Ladies, a retrospective that takes audiences from The Duke’s early days at The Cotton Club...

Disney's Beauty and the Beast

Disney's Beauty and the Beast

May 18 – Jul 9, 2023

This enchanting story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a prince trapped under a magic...

An American in Paris

An American in Paris

Mar 30 – May 14, 2023

This musical by George and Ira Gershwin tells the story of a young American soldier, a beautiful French girl, and a romantic French city –...

Footloose

Footloose

Feb 9 – Mar 26, 2023

The explosive movie musical bursts onto the stage featuring the powerhouse hits of the Oscar-nominated score, including “Footloose,” “Holding Out for a Hero,” “Somebody’s Eyes,”...

Clue

Clue

Dec 28 – Feb 5, 2023

Based on the beloved Hasbro board game of the same name, Clue is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery in which six mysterious guests arrive at a remote...

It's A Wonderful Life

It's A Wonderful Life

Nov 25 – Dec 23, 2022

"It's a Wonderful Life" is based on the cherished 1946 Frank Capra film. George Bailey has been looking out for everyone but himself, and a...

The Addams Family

The Addams Family

Oct 6 – Nov 20, 2022

This macabre musical comedy is based on the cartoon characters created by Charles Addams, who also inspired the television show that first aired in 1964....

Escape to Margaritaville

Escape to Margaritaville

Aug 18 – Oct 2, 2022

A hilarious and heartwarming new musical comedy with the most unforgettable songs from one of music's greatest storytellers. Features favorite Jimmy Buffett classics, including "Volcano,"...

Honky Tonk Angels

Honky Tonk Angels

Jul 14 – Aug 14, 2022

When three gutsy gals from different backgrounds take charge of their lives, they decide to follow their honky tonk dreams to the city of Nashville....

Mary Poppins

Mary Poppins

May 19 – Jul 10, 2022

Bring the family and get swept up with Disneys high-flying "Mary Poppins," now on stage at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre through July 10. Based...

Hello, Dolly!

Hello, Dolly!

Mar 31 – May 15, 2022

Shes sassy, smart, and spunky, and shes back at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre. Suzanne Stark stars as the iconic Dolly Levi in the matchmaking...

Kinky Boots

Kinky Boots

Feb 10 – Mar 27, 2022

Charlie is a factory owner struggling to save his family business. Lola is a fabulous entertainer with a wildly exciting idea.With a little compassion and...

Newsies

Aug 19 – Oct 5, 2021

Read all about it! Paper Mill Playhouse is proud to present the premiere of a brand new musical, NEWSIES, adapted for the stage from the...

Smoke on the Mountain

Smoke on the Mountain

May 4 – Jun 20, 2021

Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre has reopened with one of its most popular offerings: "Smoke on the Mountain." The Bluegrass Gospel musical is one of...

Disney's Beauty and the Beast

Disney's Beauty and the Beast

May 19 – Jul 10, 2016

– Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents "Beauty and the Beast," the magical fairy tale that has delighted generations and been adapted by Disney into...

Guys and Dolls

Guys and Dolls

Mar 31 – May 15, 2016

Love may be a roll of the dice, but audiences can bet it will win when the fun and romantic musical comedy "Guys and Dolls"...

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