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The District Theatre

627 Mass Ave
Indianapolis, IN

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Empty Night

FeaturedEmpty Night

Aug 14 – Aug 16, 2026

Two wounded parents desperately trying to feed their children: one is a thief, the other has stripes.

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.…

Review: SINGIN' IN THE RAIN at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre

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: BORROWED BABIES at American Lives Theatre

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

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…

Past Shows

36 total · showing 21–30

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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The Play That Goes Wrong in Indianapolis The Play That Goes Wrong
Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre (7/17-8/23)
EMERGENCY in Indianapolis EMERGENCY
The Tarkington (8/27-8/30)
Empty Night in Indianapolis Empty Night
The District Theatre (8/14-8/16) PHOTOS
Memphis The Musical in Indianapolis Memphis The Musical
Basile Theatre at the Historic Athenaeum (9/26-9/27) PHOTOS
Premier Arts Presents: Sister Act in Indianapolis Premier Arts Presents: Sister Act
The Lerner Theatre (10/16-10/18)
Annie in Indianapolis Annie
Waldron Arts Center (12/10-1/03)
Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill in Indianapolis Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill
First United Methodist Church of West Lafayette (10/09-10/17)
Do You Feel Anger? in Indianapolis Do You Feel Anger?
Wells-Metz Theatre (11/12-11/20)
C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters in Indianapolis C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters
Loeb Playhouse (11/11-11/11)
Mojo & Jimmy: The Totally Awesome Magic Show in Indianapolis Mojo & Jimmy: The Totally Awesome Magic Show
Waldron Arts Center (3/26-4/11)