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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...

Review: A Revolutionary Night -- Hamilton at the Murat Theatre


by The Marriage Matinee - December 05, 2025

This touring production delivered all the brilliance, electricity, and emotional punch that has made the show a global phenomenon; yet what stood out most in Indianapolis was the sheer excellence of the choreography and the ensemble...

Review: A Holiday Tradition - A BEEF & BOARDS CHRISTMAS Shines Bright


by The Marriage Matinee - December 03, 2025

A Beef & Boards Christmas is an absolute must-see. This year’s production is nothing short of spectacular -- a joyful, uplifting celebration that blends nostalgic charm with dazzling talent, making it one of Indy's most enchanting holiday traditions....

Past Shows

A (Re) Making Project
A (Re) Making Project
Apr 13 – Apr 16, 2022

Butler Theatre proudly presents A (Re) Making Project from the plays of Charles Mee and other sources. Conceived and directed by William Fisher Created and...

PIPPIN
PIPPIN
Feb 24 – Feb 27, 2022

Butler University Department of Theatre presents PIPPIN By Stephen Schwartz & Roger O. Hirson Produced through special arrangement with MTI Feb 24-27, 2022 Shelton Auditorium...

The King Stag
The King Stag
Nov 10 – Nov 14, 2021

THE BUTLER UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE proudly presents THE KING STAG in a new adaptation by Shelley Berc and Andrei Belgrader from the original play...

We are Proud to Present...
We are Proud to Present...
Oct 6 – Oct 10, 2021

WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT A PRESENTATION ABOUT THE HERERO OF NAMIBIA, FORMERLY KNOWN AS SOUTH WEST AFRICA, FROM THE GERMAN SUDWESTAFRIKA, BETWEEN THE YEARS...

Fleeting Full 2.0 5 Beckett Plays
Fleeting Full 2.0 5 Beckett Plays
Apr 15 – Apr 17, 2021

Butler University Department of Theatre announces FLEETING FULL 2.0Featuring plays by Samuel Beckett: Breath, Act Without Words II, Catastrophe, Rockaby, Come and GoConceived and Directed...

The Living
The Living
Feb 26

Butler University Department of Theatre announces its production of THE LIVING by Anthony Clarvoe and directed by Constance Macy in Clowes Memorial Hall on the...

Antigone
Antigone
Nov 5 – Nov 7, 2020

Sophocles classic play in a brand-new, contemporary adaptation by Madeline Sayet, Butler Theatre's Christel DeHaan Visiting International Theatre Artist. The production carries this timeless tragedy...

Lafcadio
Lafcadio
Oct 8 – Oct 10, 2020

Shel Silverstein's Lafcadio, the Lion Who Shot Back by Shel SilversteinAdapted & Directed by Elaina ArtemievLafcadio is a young lion who does not know what...

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