A BEEF & BOARDS CHRISTMAS Opens Tonight

Carols and Christmas trees, snowfall and Santa Claus - these telltale signs of the holiday season are all included in the glittering gala known as A Beef & Boards Christmas. Opening tonight, Nov. 28, this annual Hoosier tradition is the perfect outing for the entire family.

Hosts Kenny Shepherd and Deb Wims welcome family and friends to escape from the chilly outdoors and enjoy the warmth of Beef & Boards' delightful musical spectacular. This year's celebration features the return of highly-acclaimed vocalist Kendra Lynn Lucas and her passionate performance of "O Holy Night." Kendra first appeared on the Beef & Boards stage in the 2014 production and was most recently seen in this season's The Drowsy Chaperone. Also returning from last year are lead vocalists Peter Scharbrough and Matt Branic, who are joined by Cara Statham Serber (last seen as the title character in Mary Poppins) and local newcomer, Betsy Norton.

With new musical arrangements and the return of beloved favorites, including Kenny and Deb's signature Christmas waltz, A Beef & Boards Christmas is both familiar and fresh. A tribute to the military honors all who have served, and children will delight when Santa takes the stage. Plus they'll get to tell him their most special wishes when they have the opportunity to meet him during intermission.

A Beef & Boards Christmas is on stage for 31 performances through Dec. 23 in the intimate space of Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre. Tickets range from $40 to $65 and include Chef Odell Ward's holiday buffet, prepared in-house for each performance, and select beverages. Parking is always free.

For reservations, call the Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre Box Office at 317.872.9664 anytime between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays. Discounts are available to groups of 20 or more; contact the Group Sales Department for more details.

For more information, including complete show schedule, visit beefandboards.com. A Beef & Boards Christmas is sponsored in part by WHMB TV-40.