About the Theatre
Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre has been serving up food, fun and fabulous live entertainment for everyone since 1973. Located in College Park, the theatre was part of a chain of dinner theatres built by Louisville contractor J. Scott Talbott. It was called "Beef" because of the delicious hand carved roast beef served before the performances, and "Boards" referring to the boards or stage of a theatre.
Today, the Indianapolis location is privately owned and the sole remaining Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, entertaining more than 155,000 theatergoers annually.
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 ...
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Past Shows
Tootsie
10/16
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11/23/2025
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 ...
Waitress
7/17
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8/31/2025
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 ...
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 ...
Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre has the recipe for fun this spring with Church Basement Ladies , the relatable and rib-tickling show about the stalwart ...
Jersey Boys
2/14
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4/13/2025
The secret of a 40-year friendship as the foursome work their way from the streets of New Jersey to the heights of stardom.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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
5/23
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7/7/2024
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 King and I
4/4
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5/19/2024
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 ...
Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre celebrates the life and musical legacy of the girl who became King with Beautiful: The Carole King Musical . Carole ...
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 ...
White Christmas
11/24
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12/31/2023
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 follows the Biblical story of Jacob’s favorite son. After being sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, Joseph discovers ...
Grumpy Old Men
8/24
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10/1/2023
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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
2/9
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3/26/2023
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,” ...
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 ...
"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
10/6
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11/20/2022
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. ...
The Addams Family
10/6
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11/20/2022
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. ...
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
7/14
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8/14/2022
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
5/19
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7/10/2022
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!
3/31
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5/15/2022
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
2/10
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3/27/2022
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 ...
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 ...
Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre has reopened with one of its most popular offerings: "Smoke on the Mountain." The Bluegrass Gospel musical is one of ...
– 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
3/31
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5/15/2016
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" ...