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The District Theatre

627 Massachusetts Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46204

The District Theatre is a theatre in Indianapolis.

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Review: CATS Makes a Triumphant Return at Beef & Boards

Review: CATS Makes a Triumphant Return at Beef & Boards

by The Marriage Matinee · October 13, 2026

There are some shows that demand an extraordinary amount from their performers, and Cats is certainly one of them. This weekend, we had the opportunity to see the production at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, and it was genuinely impressive.…

Review: Join the Circle of Life with THE LION KING at Murat Theatre

Review: Join the Circle of Life with THE LION KING at Murat Theatre

by The Marriage Matinee · October 4, 2026

There really isn't a better word for the experience than amazing. From the costumes and puppetry to the lighting, scenery, music, and sheer number of moving parts, THE LION KING is an extraordinary piece of theatrical craftsmanship.…

Review: THE DA VINCI CODE at Indiana Repertory Theatre

Review: THE DA VINCI CODE at Indiana Repertory Theatre

by Melissa Hall · September 30, 2026

First, it was a runaway best-selling novel, then a globetrotting film starring Tom Hanks; now the newest iteration of The Da Vinci Code makes its way to the stage. The Indiana Repertory Theater’s season opener is a fast-paced thriller that tackles symbolism throughout the ages as a professor gets …

Review: EVERYBODY'S FAVORITE MOTHER at Phoenix Theatre

Review: EVERYBODY'S FAVORITE MOTHER at Phoenix Theatre

by Melissa Hall · September 8, 2026

On the surface, it's a play about gay rights, but at its heart it's about supporting the people you love. Don’t discount the way you can change the world around you if you’re willing to fight for what you believe.…

Review: HEIST at Constellation Stage & Screen

Review: HEIST at Constellation Stage & Screen

by Lawana Penrod · September 9, 2026

Heist has a very cinematic feel to it throughout the show with its creative use of digital media. Clever interactive pieces in the lobby draws the audience into the story from the moment they arrive.…

Review: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre

Review: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre

by Melissa Hall · July 21, 2026

Sometimes you just need to laugh. When that’s the case, The Play That Goes Wrong does not disappoint. The show is still a smash hit on Broadway and the current Beef & Boards production embraces the madcap entertainment in its current production.…

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

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.…

Past Shows

37 total · showing 21–30

INDIANA NIGHT LIVE

INDIANA NIGHT LIVE

Apr 14

One night only! Original sketches, hilarious actors, the musical stylings of Time and a Half, and all hosted by the fabulous stand-up, Gwen Sunkel. Join us for a fun evening full of sketch comedy, stand-up and live music. Starring Meg McLane, Dave Pelsu, Kelsey VanVoorst, Tracy...

St PATTY's COMEDY PARTY - Red Curb Comedy

St PATTY's COMEDY PARTY - Red Curb Comedy

Mar 17

Red Curb Comedy bring their own signature Chicago-Style long-term improv show to MainStage District for one night only. The company of veteran improvisors spin your suggestions into hilarious and unpredictable characters, scenes, stories, and songs right before your eyes!...

COLLECTIVE RAGE

COLLECTIVE RAGE

Mar 2 – Mar 12, 2023

Jen Silverman’s often raucously funny piece is about five New York women – all called Betty, all from very different backgrounds – who, in coming together to create a piece of devised “thea-tah”, jettison the roles in which they have long been cast. Betty 1 (Sara Stewart) is an...

Happy Days by Samuel Beckett

Happy Days by Samuel Beckett

Feb 23 – Feb 26, 2023

HAPPY DAYS by Samuel Beckett A Clerical Error Production February 23 – 25 at 7:30 pm Sunday, February 26 at 2:30 pm At the sound of a piercing bell Winnie wakes and exclaims, "Another heavenly day." Even though she is buried up to her waist in a mound of earth, Winnie - ever the...

An Evening of Modern Magic with Caleb Wiles

An Evening of Modern Magic with Caleb Wiles

Feb 16 – Feb 19, 2023

Modern Magic with Caleb Wiles World-renowned magician Caleb Wiles invites you into an intimate setting interacting with a small group of people to experience magic happening just feet away. It’s just a small group, the magician and the props. The challenge for Caleb is that the...

BRIGHT HALF LIFE - new play by Pulitzer Prize nominee Tanya Barfield

BRIGHT HALF LIFE - new play by Pulitzer Prize nominee Tanya Barfield

Feb 16 – Feb 19, 2023

BRIGHT HALF LIFE is a new play by Pulitzer Prize nominee Tanya Barfield. The play is a moving love story that spans decades in an instance from marriage, children, skydiving and the infinite moments that make a life together. BRIGHT HALF LIFE was developed during residency at...

INDIANA NIGHT LIVE - VALENTINES EDITION

INDIANA NIGHT LIVE - VALENTINES EDITION

Feb 10 – Feb 11, 2023

Indiana Night Live! Valentines Edition Just like SNL,... but funnier! Original sketches, hilarious actors, and the musical stylings Time and a Half, and all hosted by the fabulous stand-up, Gwen Sunkel. Join Betty Rage Productions for a fun evening full of comedy, sketches, and...

Short & Stout, the Third Annual Short Play Festival: The American Family

Short & Stout, the Third Annual Short Play Festival: The American Family

Oct 13 – Oct 16, 2022

Short plays are fun, punchy and sometimes, incredibly moving. Short & Stout is a festival designed to celebrate this unique art form. American Lives Theatre has found 19 of the brightest, funniest, smartest short plays around and all of them reflect on The American Family. All...

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