Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre Presents 5 New Shows In Their Expanded 2010 Season

Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre adds an eighth main stage show to its 2010 season with a lineup that includes five new productions to its stage. An extra show means more fun for everyone as the season takes audiences from the Round Table to the church basement - and just about everywhere in between.

No secret is safe once The Foreigner opens the season on Jan. 6. Painfully shy, Charlie (Jeff Stockberger) just wants to be left alone when he vacations at a rural fishing lodge. He pretends not to understand English - which makes him an ideal confidant to the others there. Charlie learns secrets and scandals by the score, resulting in a hilarious climax in this winner of two Outer Critics Circle Awards. Written by Larry Shue, The Foreigner is the first of five new productions in 2010 and is on stage through Feb. 7.

Bursting onto the stage with a youthful spirit Feb. 11 is Footloose, an energetic stage version of the 1984 hit movie musical. After moving to a puritanical town, Ren is compelled to shake things up by planning a senior prom for his classmates even though the local minister has forbidden dancing. With an Oscar and Tony-nominated top 40 score, Footloose has the heart and music to get everybody on their feet. Original stage adaptation by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie, music by Tom Snow, lyrics by Dean Pitchford, additional music by Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins and Jim Steinman. On stage through March 21.

The Tony Award-winning classic Hello, Dolly! opens March 25. Based on Thornton Wilder's "The Matchmaker," it's the story of turn-of-the-century matchmaker Dolly Levi, who is filled with personality and plans of her own to marry the wealthy Horace Vandergelder - even if he doesn't know it yet. Horace has his sights set on a pretty young widow, but Dolly doesn't give up on getting her man. Book by Michael Stewart, music and lyrics by Jerry Herman. This enduring classic is on stage through May 2.

Based on a true story and opening May 6, Always...Patsy Cline is about the singer's friendship and ongoing correspondence with a fan named Louise Seger. Cline's letters to Seger were consistently signed "Love ALWAYS... Patsy Cline." With down home country humor, true emotion and even some audience participation, the show includes many of Patsy's unforgettable hits such as "Crazy," "I Fall to Pieces," "Sweet Dreams," and "Walking After Midnight" - 27 songs in all. Written by Ted Swindley, Always...Patsy Cline is on stage through June 6.

It's the Disney sensation for a whole new generation: High School Musical comes to life on stage for its Beef & Boards debut on June 10. Visit East High School where Troy and Gabriella reunite after a chance meeting on their winter break. Although they have different interests, they share a talent for singing and decide to audition for their school musical. It almost costs them their friendships, but brings everyone together in the end. The hit movie comes to life on stage through July 18.

Beef & Boards has cooked up a great recipe for laughter with the debut of Church Basement Ladies July 22. This nondenominational musical comedy is dedicated to those stalwart ladies who volunteer to work in the church basement kitchen. The show follows four women as they prepare food, keep the pastor on due course and solve the problems of a rural church in 1964. Inspired by the best-selling book "Growing Up Lutheran" by Janet Martin and Suzann Nelson, the script is by Jim Stowell and Jessica Zuehlke, music and lyrics by Drew Jansen. On stage through Aug. 29.

The enchanted tale of Camelot unfolds on stage starting Sept. 2. Love, chivalry, magic and marital discord swirl around the Round Table in this musical about the lives of King Arthur, Sir Lancelot, Merlin the Magician and Queen Guenevere. When Arthur discovers Lancelot and Guenevere's forbidden love, he must choose whether to fight or forgive. Book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner, music by Frederick Loewe. A winner of four Tony Awards, Camelot is on stage through Oct. 10.

Irving Berlin's White Christmas warms the heart in an early celebration of the holidays starting Oct. 14. In this stage version of the famous film, Broadway partners vacation at the Vermont ski resort of their former Army general. Snow isn't falling and the guests aren't coming, so the duo come up with a creative plan to help fill the inn - and a sudden snowfall is the icing on the slopes. Book by David Ives and Paul Blake, with music and lyrics by Irving Berlin, this theatrical treat is on stage through Nov. 21.

A Beef & Boards Christmas 2010 wraps up the season. An original production that marks its 18th year, the spectacular extravaganza includes glittering costumes, favorite yuletide songs and snappy dancing to celebrate the holidays in style. An Indianapolis tradition, A Beef & Boards Christmas 2010 is the holiday variety show that not even Santa will miss! On stage Nov. 26 through Dec. 23.

HOLIDAY FAVORITE

Special one-hour performances of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol also take place on select dates in December. The heartwarming holiday story is enhanced with carols, which set the mood as the tale progresses.

Holiday buffet included. Dates and prices to be announced.

CHILDREN'S THEATRE 

The Pyramid Players have also announced their 2010 "Live Theatre for Kids" productions. Designed to entertain children of any age, these shows are a great way to introduce preschoolers to live theatre. Performances last just one hour, are presented without intermission, and include juice and a snack. All tickets are $12.50.

Aladdin Jr. - Feb. 12 through March 20 on Fridays at 10 a.m., Saturdays at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Little Mermaid - Sept. 17 through Oct. 9 on Fridays at 10 a.m., Saturdays at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

CONCERTS

Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre also offers several concerts throughout the year, which include Chef Odell Ward's specially prepared buffet.

Indiana's own Wright Brothers perform their annual Race Day Concert on May 30.

Additional concerts by other artists will be announced throughout the season.

Memberships for 2010 are now available. Call the box office at 317.872.9664 or visit www.beefandboards.com for more information.

 

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