Review: NINA SIMONE: FOUR WOMEN at Indiana Repertory Theatre
by Melissa Hall - February 08, 2025
The success of this production rests on the voices of the actresses and what a success it is! Without incredible singers, the rest falls flat. Each of the four give beautiful performances, but it was the voices of Akili Ni Mali as Nina Simone and Jamecia Bennett as Sarah that brought the house down....
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...
Review: A Treasured Tradition - FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Beef & Boards
by The Marriage Matinee - October 14, 2024
In the repertoire of well-known musicals, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is right towards the top. It is a beloved tale of human resilience, prejudice, romance, humor, loyalty, and the not-so-simple intricacies of navigating family life in a changing world. It speaks to theatergoers around the world on differe...
Review: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Sings at Beef & Boards
by The Marriage Matinee - September 03, 2024
I had the absolute pleasure of attending Million Dollar Quartet at Beef & Boards, and I can't recommend it highly enough! From the moment the lights dimmed, I was transported back to that legendary day in 1956 when four rock 'n' roll legends came together for an impromptu jam session at Sun Records....
Review: WHITE CITY MURDER at Phoenix Theatre
by Melissa Hall - July 25, 2024
There are a few Indy performers whose name alone is enough to get me to their show. Ben Asaykwee and Claire Wilcher are two of those actors. They’ve come together for “White City Murder”, an original musical Asaykwee created about the serial killer H.H. Holmes, who made his mark at the Chicago’s Wor...
Review: LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL Dazzles at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre
by The Marriage Matinee - July 16, 2024
We recently had the pleasure of attending 'Legally Blonde: The Musical' at Beef & Boards, and it was an absolutely phenomenal experience from start to finish. The production was a brilliant blend of humor, heart, and high-energy performances that left the audience thoroughly entertained and inspired...