Tradition takes a twist this holiday season when A Beef & Boards Christmas 2010 opens on Nov. 26. Inspired by the Golden Age of television, this annual production offers an entertaining cavalcade of comedy, dance and music with performances by many Beef & Boards favorites through Dec. 23.
Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre is taking a fresh approach to its own original holiday extravaganza, which is now in its 18th year. Styled after the classic variety shows of Jackie Gleason, Ed Sullivan, Red Skelton, Dinah Shore and Bob Hope, A Beef & Boards Christmas 2010 presents the sights, sounds and songs of the season in an all-new, fun and festive production.
The Beef & Boards Orchestra takes the stage, making the music an integral part of each performance. Holiday songs, skits and stories are showcased by a variety of talent including Christine Mild, Christopher Dickerson, John Vessels, Kenny Shepard and Deb Wims. Even Santa stops by to be a part of this musical celebration of the season.
There are 36 performances of A Beef & Boards Christmas 2010 scheduled in the intimate space of Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre. Tickets range from $35 to $58, and include Chef Odell Ward's holiday buffet, with a fruit & salad bar, unlimited coffee and tea. Ample free parking is available.
For reservations, call the Beef & Boards Box Office at 317.872.9664. Box office hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays.
For complete show schedule, visit www.beefandboards.com.
Note: Unlike previous seasons, this year's production concludes on Dec. 23 and therefore does not include New Year's Eve. Instead, the New Year's Eve celebration at Beef & Boards will feature a performance of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.
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Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, located on the Northwest side of Indianapolis,
has been providing food and fun for everyone since 1973.
THE BASICS:
WHAT: A Beef & Boards Christmas 2010 18th Annual Production
WHEN:
Nov. 26 through Dec. 23 2010
Weekday/Saturday Evenings
Doors open at 6 p.m.; Buffet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Show at 8 p.m.
November: 26, 27
December: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23
Saturday/Sunday Matinees
Doors open at noon; Buffet from 12:15 to 1 p.m.; Show at 1:30 p.m.
November: 28
December: 5, 11, 12, 18, 19
Sunday Evenings
Doors open at 5 p.m.; Buffet from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; Show at 7 p.m.
November: 28
December: 5, 12, 19
WHO:
Directed by Douglas E. Stark
Musical Director Terry Woods
Choreographer Doug King
Costume Coordinator Jill Kelly
Starring:
Kenny Shepard, Deb Wims and Eddie Curry
Christopher Dickerson, John Vessels, Traci Bair, Christine Mild
Hannah Lenae Grizz, Sara Brophy, Sally Scharbrough
Liz Clark Golson, Teresa Diehl, Elise Dwenger
Anna & Sydney Miller, and Mark Fishback
WHERE: Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre
9301 N. Michigan Rd., Indianapolis, 46268
TICKETS: May be purchased by calling the Box Office at 317.872.9664 between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays. Tickets range from $35 to $58 and include Chef Odell Ward's holiday buffet, fruit & salad bar and unlimited coffee and tea. Discounts are available for kids ages 3-15 and for groups of 20 or more.
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