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National Endowment for the Arts Grant To Support Great American Songbook Academy Expansion
by A.A. Cristi - January 23, 2025


A grant from the National Endowment for the Arts will support an expansion of the Great American Songbook Foundation's flagship education program, the Songbook Academy summer intensive.

Storytelling Arts of Indiana To Observe Black History Month With THE MALAGA SHIP: A STORY OF MAINE AND THE MIDDLE PASSAGE
by A.A. Cristi - January 22, 2025


Storytelling Arts of Indiana will present a unique storytelling show to honor Black History Month. Audiences will be moved with the dynamic telling of “The Malaga Ship: A Story of Maine and the Middle Passage” told by acclaimed artist Antonio Rocha.

LOVENOTES! Comes to Indiana Landmarks
by Stephi Wild - January 21, 2025


Hosted by producer Haley Lawrence, the event showcases true stories of first love, last love, and all the messiness in between — from heartbreaking to heartwarming and humorous to healing.

Central Indiana Dance Ensemble Celebrates 25 Years Of Educating Youth In The Art Of Dance
by Stephi Wild - January 21, 2025


Central Indiana Dance Ensemble is currently celebrating 25 years of providing cultural and educational enrichment to the central Indiana community. Learn more here!

Review: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at Murat Theatre -- Their Gift Is Their Song
by The Marriage Matinee - January 15, 2025


No words in the vernacular can truly describe this experience. It is sweet, sexy, sad, funny, intense, and the list goes on. MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL is irresistible from start to finish.

Winners Announced For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards
by BWW Awards - January 14, 2025


Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

Review: MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre
by Melissa Hall - January 12, 2025


The show’s farcical first half works because the second sticks the landing. Agatha Christie was the master of the big reveal, and this is one of her best. It all comes together beautifully in the final moments.

Interview: Nick Rashad Burroughs Talks MOULIN ROUGE! at Murat Theatre
by The Marriage Matinee - January 10, 2025


Read our review with Nick Rashad Burroughs, who is currently portraying Toulouse-Lautrec in MOULIN ROUGE! at Murat Theatre.

Photos: Beef & Boards Opens 2025 Season With Agatha Christie's MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS
by A.A. Cristi - January 09, 2025


Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express, now on stage, kicks off the theatre’s 52nd Season – the first of the five new shows. Check out photos from the production.

Paul Hughes to Return to Feinstein's on Valentine's Day
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 06, 2025


If you miss the romance, style and grace of the greats– Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Dean Martin, Nat King Cole watch Paul Hughes perform at Feinstein's on Valentine's Day. Learn how to purchase tickets.

FLIRTING LIKE AN AMERICAN Comes to the Eugene & Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center
by Stephi Wild - January 02, 2025


Storytelling Arts of Indiana will kick off the new year with the story of a stranger to love in the New World. Acclaimed artist Sufian Zhemukhov will present “Flirting Like an American” on stage at Eugene & Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center.

Constellation Will Stage Stephen King's MISERY in January
by Stephi Wild - December 30, 2024


The Stephen King classic, Misery, adapted for the stage by William Goldman, the screenwriter of the Oscar-nominated film adaptation, will be staged by Constellation next month.

Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards; THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Zach and Zack Productions Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 27, 2024


This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards; Zach and Zack Productions Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - December 23, 2024


This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Review: Sparklejollytwinklejingley Delight ELF THE MUSICAL at Clowes Hall
by The Marriage Matinee - December 18, 2024


Last night’s performance of Elf The Musical at Clowes Memorial Hall was nothing short of magical—a joyful, heartwarming celebration of the holiday season that left the audience grinning from ear to ear.

Interview: Mark Fishback is Santa Claus in ELF THE MUSICAL at Clowes Hall
by The Marriage Matinee - December 18, 2024


We talk to Mark Fishback about playing Santa Claus in ELF THE MUSICAL at Clowes Hall. Read the full interview!

See THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC! An ABBA PARTY & More Upcoming at Feinstein's
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 16, 2024


January 2025 starts a new season at Feinstein's inside the beautiful Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. See THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC! An ABBA PARTY and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards; THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Zach and Zack Productions Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 16, 2024


Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Find Out Who Makes the Next On Stage Top 5
by Nicole Rosky - December 13, 2024


BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students, will air new episodes on Friday, December 13.

Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Indianapolis Awards
by BWW Awards - December 09, 2024


Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Songbook Foundation to Unveil Irving Berlin Piano
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 04, 2024


The Great American Songbook Foundation is unveiling a piece of music history once owned by the man who wrote it - Irving Berlin's Piano. Learn more about how to see!

Voting Open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards
by BWW Awards - December 04, 2024


Voting is now open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

David Ranalli to Present Magic Show DECEPTION at Feinstein's
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 03, 2024


David Ranalli will create a fun atmosphere and an unforgettable evening as he combines world-class sleight of hand, witty banter and mysteries of the mind in DECEPTION at Feinstein's. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL at Beef & Boards Brings Holiday Cheer & Charm
by The Marriage Matinee - December 03, 2024


It’s Indiana at Christmastime. We all know what ancient VHS, dusty DVD, or TV holiday film special is ready to roll: A CHRISTMAS STORY. After all, it has everything you could ask for. A small town, a lovable family, snow, shenanigans, and heartwarming scenes. Now, imagine all of that plus music. Cue the sweet and silly production of A CHRISTMAS STORY THE MUSICAL. It’s gracing the stage at Beef & Boards, and it makes a perfect addition to your holiday traditions.

Photos: A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL at Beef & Boards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 29, 2024


The famous tale in the fictional town of Hohman, Indiana, is recreated on stage at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre this holiday season as it presents A Christmas Story, The Musical. See photos here!


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