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Marian University Theatre

3200 Cold Spring Road
Indianapolis, IN 46222

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Memphis The Musical

Memphis The Musical

Sep 19

About the eventMemphis The MusicalGet ready, Indianapolis!Winner of four Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Memphis the Musical is the electrifying Broadway hit inspired by the...



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

Sister Act

FeaturedSister Act

Apr 17 – Apr 19, 2026

Sister Act is the feel-good musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film that has audiences jumping to their feet! Featuring original music by Tony- and...

The Glass Menagerie

The Glass Menagerie

Nov 21 – Nov 23, 2025

A contemporary spin on a modern classic.  Amanda Wingfield is a faded remnant of Southern gentility who now lives in a dingy St. Louis apartment with...

Eurydice

FeaturedEurydice

Oct 17 – Oct 19, 2025

In Eurydice, Sarah Ruhl reimagines the classic myth of Orpheus through the eyes of its heroine. Dying too young on her wedding day, Eurydice must journey...

Once Upon A Mattress

FeaturedOnce Upon A Mattress

Apr 3 – Apr 6, 2025

Many moons ago in a far-off place, Queen Aggravain decreed no couples could marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, found a bride. Princesses came from...

A Doll's House

A Doll's House

Nov 7 – Nov 10, 2024

Originally by Henrik Ibsen, Marian University Theatre is proud to present an adaptation from Joanie Schultz. ...

The Hungry Coat (Children's Play)

The Hungry Coat (Children's Play)

May 17

The Marian Department of Music & Theatre is currently touring a children's show around the city of Indianapolis to local schools. The show was written...

Little Women

Little Women

Apr 11 – Apr 14, 2024

Directed by Marian University Students Ava Kalscheur & Julia McNamee. 

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

FeaturedA Midsummer Night’s Dream

Nov 16 – Nov 19, 2023

Join us for Marian University Theatre's fall production of A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare November 16-19, 2023.

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