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Review: WHITE CITY MURDER at Phoenix Theatre

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 World Fair in 1893.
WHITE CITY MURDER Comes to Phoenix Theatre

The Phoenix Theatre has announced the return of 'White City Murder,' an original musical by acclaimed artist Ben Asaykwee. This intense and funny production will run from July 19 to August 4, 2024.
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Indianapolis Awards; Voting Ends 12/31

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 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!
2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Indianapolis Awards; TICK, TICK... BOOM!, TJ LOVES SALLY 4 EVER, Phoenix Theatre & More Lead!

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards; TICK, TICK... BOOM!, TJ LOVES SALLY 4 EVER, Phoenix Theatre & More Lead!

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards December 5th Standings; TICK, TICK... BOOM! Leads Best Musical!

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards; TJ LOVES SALLY 4 EVER Leads Best Play!

Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
A VERY PHOENIX XMAS to Return to The Phoenix Theatre This Holiday Season

Get ready for a hilarious holiday season with the return of A Very Phoenix Xmas: The Return of A Very Phoenix Xmas. Join The Phoenix Theatre for a side-splitting sketch show and musical from November 25 to December 23, 2023.
SPINE-TINGLING TALES & TUNES Comes to Phoenix Theatre & Cultural Campus This October

Storytelling Arts of Indiana is transforming its signature ghost-stories event, turning it into two nights and adding 80s-inspired music. Learn more about the upcoming spooky event here!
Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre Reveals 2023/2024 Lineup

The Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre has unveiled its highly anticipated 2023/2024 season, marking the 40th anniversary of the downtown Indianapolis theatre. With a lineup of exceptional plays and productions from our Cultural Centre Collectives, this season promises to charm audiences and showcase the Cultural Centre's commitment to excellence in the performing arts.
Winners Announced For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards

The winners have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards, honoring the best in regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.
Review: CLUE at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre

Clue, the classic whodunit farce, kicks off Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre's 50th anniversary season. The mystery show takes the famous board game and film and turns it into a play. Each character is given a weapon and a motive and the murders begin. Eddie Curry directs the fast-paced production and keeps the actors as close to their movie counterparts as possible. 
12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards; Beef & Boards Dinner Theater Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards; at Booth Tarkington Civic Theater Leads Best Ensemble Performance!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards; Beef & Boards Dinner Theater Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
ONE-ELF SHOW Lands On The Frank & Katrina Basile Stage At The Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre

Actor, Playwright, and Musician Ben Asaykwee brings his beloved and misunderstood ProZack the Sad Elf to the Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre from Dec. 2 - 23.
Phoenix Theatre & Indianapolis Public Library Present Actors Performing Holiday Books For Kids

It's the holly jolliest time of the year as the Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre and the Indianapolis Public Library will present Season's Readings, a ten-book children's storytelling series that highlights a diversity of families, cultures and celebrations.
SLEEPING BEAUTY Opens Friday At Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre

A classic has come to the Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre stage as the Pyramid Players present a one-hour musical version of Sleeping Beauty. Based on the favorite childhood fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm, this production opens the 2020 Live Theatre for Kids Series is now on stage through Feb. 29.
Phoenix Theatre Opens WHITE CITY MURDER June 14th

Murder! Mischief! Comedy! Original music highlights this hilarious and terrifying tale of America's first serial killer and an infamous murder at the 1893 World's Fair. It's Ben Asaykwee. it's Amanda Hummer, it's gruesome, it's thrilling, it's hysterical, and has an Indianapolis connection! What more could you ask for?
WHITE CITY MURDER Comes to Phoenix Theatre This Summer!

WHITE CITY MURDER is playing at Phoenix Theatre from June 14 to July 7, 2019.

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