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
Hair
Jul 18 – Jul 27, 2025
Set in an East Village park in 1967, Hair is the musical story of a group of hippies who celebrate peace and love in the shadow of...
Stufferage: Tales of the Overwhelmed
May 23 – Jun 1, 2025
Stufferage – Tales of the OverwhelmedPlaywright Jan White, Directed by Sandra GayMay 23-June 1 "A Heap of Hilarity" - the emotional ties that bind us...
A Christmas Carol Comedy
Dec 8 – Dec 23, 2023
This holiday season, get your dose of Dickens with a heavy helping of laughter at A Christmas Carol Comedy. This flashy, family friendly romp will...
Deborah Asante in THE SECRET LIFE OF A HARD LOVING WOMAN: Stories of Love, Longing, and Lust
Oct 13 – Oct 15, 2023
Featuring Deborah Asante as Sukie Lue Ambers, the Blues Woman in"The Secret Life of a Hard Loving Woman, Stories of Love, Longing and Lust"Battles of...
NO HOPE ROPE: An Original Comedy by Garret Mathews
Oct 13 – Oct 15, 2023
Remember high school PE when you could not climb the rope that seemed at least a mile high? Set in 1967, "No Hope Rope" lets you...
Psalm Theatric's NEW WORKS SHOWCASE
Oct 7
Psalm Theatrics is premiering it’s NEWWORKS MUSICAL SHOWCASE featuring scenes from four of their original musical productions scheduled for 2024. The shows include Let There Be,...
Amanda King Presents ELLA: The Early Years
Sep 27
Before she became the First Lady of Song, Ella Fitzgerald was a young girl with a dream and determination who overcame extraordinary odds. Acclaimed chanteuse...
Amanda King Presents ELLA: The Early Years
Sep 27
Before she became the First Lady of Song, Ella Fitzgerald was a young girl with a dream and determination who overcame extraordinary odds. Acclaimed chanteuse...
Spring Awakening
Aug 4 – Aug 13, 2023
“Spring Awakening” The dark musical (with songs by popsmith Duncan Sheik) based on an old weird German expressionist drama about disenfranchised youth. If you don’t know...
Richard Villa Comedy
Jul 29
Richard Villa is a bilingual (English/Spanish) stand-up comedian and actor whose comedic influences draw from life experiences growing up as a Mexican-American Latino in Compton, California. His...
Chicago: A Drag Parody Cabaret
Jul 20 – Jul 23, 2023
Chicago is the second longest-running show on Broadway, so it is no surprise that audiences were requesting Indy Drag Theatre take everyone to the Cook...
JOSEPHINE: A MUSICAL CABARET starring Tamysha Harris as Josephine Baker
Jul 7 – Jul 16, 2023
Before Ella, Tina, Billie, or Beyoncé – there was Josephine!Josephine Baker was the first African-American international superstar and one of the most remarkable figures of...
People, Places and Things
Jun 16 – Jun 25, 2023
Emma is an actress, and she is having the time of her life. Now she's landed in rehab. Her first step is to admit that...
Nacho Redondo: Huevo de Dragon (En Español)
Jun 10
Nacho Redondo is a superstar comedian from Venezuela who is taking the comedy world by storm! He is coming off of a world tour in...
The Little Mermaid presented by Indy Drag Theatre
May 12 – May 21, 2023
The Little Mermaid tells a familiar “tail” about transformation, not feeling understood, and finding your voice. Indy Drag Theatre looks forward to taking Indianapolis under...
Radically Unsure
May 6 – May 7, 2023
Join Holly, who was raised to be a Pentecostal Conservative, as she confronts purity culture, disturbing bible verses pastors never talk about, and her own...
ASAP COMEDY BOOTCAMP - Comedy created by Veterans and Military Community
May 6
ASAP's Comedy Bootcamp is the first-ever stand-up FREE comedy class exclusively for the veteran and military community. These military veterans have spent six weeks learning the ins and outs of...
Listen to Your Mother: Giving Motherhood A Microphone!
Apr 30
The Fearless Leap presents the critically acclaimed and powerful show Listen to Your Mother, which will return to Indy for the fifth year. You won't...
OHN GRIMES - Standup Comedy Special Taping
Apr 29
John Grimes returns to Indiana, the place he realized he wanted to be a comedian, to film his second comedy special. John attended Purdue University...
Scent of Love presented by Bojura Art
Apr 28
"Scent of Love" is a theatrical performance, painting the LOVE through the work of some of the best authors of all times - writers, composers,...
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...
Matt Soverns presents - A Musical Comedy Show: A Total Waste of Your Hard Earned Money
Apr 7 – Apr 8, 2023
Local Singer/Songwriter/Performer Matt Soverns is back with a new hour of irreverent comedy sketches set to all original music & performed live with a diverse...
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...
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...
Happy Days by Samuel Beckett
Feb 23 – Feb 26, 2023
HAPPY DAYS by Samuel BeckettA Clerical Error ProductionFebruary 23 – 25 at 7:30 pmSunday, February 26 at 2:30 pm At the sound of a piercing bell Winnie wakes...
An Evening of Modern Magic with Caleb Wiles
Feb 16 – Feb 19, 2023
Modern Magic with Caleb WilesWorld-renowned magician Caleb Wiles invites you into an intimate setting interacting with a small group of people to experience magic happening just...
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...
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...
$22.00 A TRIBUTE TO BARBRA - A concert featuring 3 dynamic vocalists singing Streisand's greatest hits
Feb 3 – Feb 5, 2023
A Tribute To BarbraCome on now...who doesn't love Streisand! So imagine a show featuring many of "Babs" most memorable songs from stage, screen, and her tops-selling albums performed by a dynamic female trio...
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...
The Princess Strikes Back: One Woman's Search for the Space Cowboy of her Dreams
Aug 19 – Aug 27, 2022
In 1997, 13-year-old Victoria Montalbano was introduced to her perfect man, Han Solo, and shes been looking for him ever since. Watch her grow from...
Bright Colors and Bold Patterns
Jul 14 – Jul 17, 2022
Bright Colors and Bold Patterns by Drew Droege is a one-man tour de force, starring Indianapolis actor Jay Hemphill. Presented by C & J Music...
HEDY! The Life & Inventions of Hedy Lamarr
Mar 18 – Mar 20, 2022
INDY'S DISTRICT THEATRE PROUDLY PRESENTS for WOMEN'S MONTH 2022 Returning to INDY - The 2017 IndyFringe Winner of The Audience Choice Award & Sold Out...
The One: The Matrix Parody Musical
Mar 27 – Apr 18, 2020
The One: A Matrix Parody Musical was Chicagos hit 2019 parody written by Laura Marsh of Second City and one the minds behind FRIENDS: The...
The Golden Girls: The Lost Episodes Vol. 2
Feb 28 – Mar 21, 2020
An original parody of the beloved TV show and a sequel to the 2019 sold-out hit. These gender-bending Girls find themselves in situations never before...
PUFFS
Dec 6 – Jan 4, 2020
The Indiana premiere of this long-running Off-Broadway smash hit. For seven years, a certain boy wizard went to a certain Wizard School and conquered evil....
Yank
Mar 1 – Mar 24, 2019
Theatre has a long history of mirroring social injustice and highlighting deeply personal struggles. While scores of plays illuminating the real-life issues of heterosexuals have...
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