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A Regal Revival: ‘The King and I’ returns to Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre

A Regal Revival: ‘The King and I’ returns to Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre

Nicole Thomas, staff writer May 2, 2024

The iconic “Shall We Dance” scene of the Tony-Award winning musical “The King and I” sparks excited murmurs that ripple among Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s audience as King Mongkut of Siam pulls...

Devon Perry plays Carole King in Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s production of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, now on stage through March 30. Devon, who is making her Beef & Boards debut, is the first in the role to play the piano through the entire show since its inception.

Perry is beautiful as Carole King

February 22, 2024

Devon Perry makes her Beef & Boards debut in the role of Carole King for the Beautiful musical. Let's hope this is not her last show on that stage. Perry is stunning as she sings and plays her way through...

 Four women who seem to have nothing in common except a black lace bra realize they share a lot of the same experiences with "the change" in Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre's production of Menopause, The Musical now on stage through Feb. 4.  Check beefandboards.com for availability and pricing, or call the box office at 317.872.9664.

51st season has hilarious start

January 8, 2024

If you are looking for a good laugh this month, look no further than the Beef and Boards season opener Menopause: The Musical . This hilarious look at the aging process for women kicks off the 51st season...

Westside residents showcased in Joseph

Westside residents showcased in Joseph

October 18, 2023

Three Brownsburg youth highlight the Beef N Boards production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, which is showing between now and November 19 at the northwest dinner theater. Juliana Lindberg,...

Indiana Repertory Theatre opens 51st season with electric adaptation

Indiana Repertory Theatre opens 51st season with electric adaptation

September 21, 2023

Indiana Repertory Theatre Opens 51st Season with Electric Adaptation Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein Sparks with Sensual Storytelling Indianapolis, Ind.—The Indiana Repertory Theatre opens its 51st...

Indiana Historical Society welcomes award-winning journalist

Indiana Historical Society welcomes award-winning journalist

September 21, 2023

The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) welcomes Emmy Award-winning journalist Brian Williams for “Founders Day: An Evening with Brian Williams.” The special event takes place Tuesday, October 24...

Regional premiere of Grumpy Old Men starts Saturday

Regional premiere of Grumpy Old Men starts Saturday

August 24, 2023

INDIANAPOLIS – The comedy duo of Eddie Curry and Jeff Stockberger take the stage in the regional premiere of Grumpy Old Men: The Musical at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre. Based on the popular film starring...

Sean Blake and Tiffany Gilliam sing “Music Is A Woman” in Sophisticated Ladies at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre. Now on stage through Aug. 20, Sophisticated Ladies celebrates the music of legendary jazz pianist Duke Ellington. Tickets are available online at beefandboards.com.

Ellington remembered in entertaining show

Nicole Thomas, staff writer July 20, 2023

Decked out in glittering blue unitards, sparkling checkered suits and top hats, the company of “Sophisticated Ladies,” Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s latest production, form a Rockette-esque kick...

Finding Refuge in God’s Love

Finding Refuge in God’s Love

Don Thomas, Fleming Garden Christian Church June 8, 2023

A number of years ago I heard a story about a Mom who took her small children to the St. Louis Zoo with a friend. As these two women strolled around the Zoo with their children, it was a great day. Their...

Tough Questions and Bible Answers:  Freedom and Mission

Tough Questions and Bible Answers: Freedom and Mission

Don Thomas, Fleming Garden Christian Church June 1, 2023

We’ve all heard young children share their dreams and aspirations. A young person might say: “When I grow up, I want to be an astronaut.” “When I grow up, I want to be a Fireman.” “When...

Good coffee for good people

Good coffee for good people

Nicole Thomas, staff writer May 26, 2023

Every morning, Andy Hassler drinks at least two cups of black coffee from his insulated ceramic coffee mug he has had for years. The handle has broken off, but he still uses it. His wife, Sarah Hassler,...

Tough Questions and Bible Answers:  Freedom

Tough Questions and Bible Answers: Freedom

Don Thomas, Fleming Garden Christian Church May 25, 2023

As Americans, we love the words “Liberty” and “Freedom.” We embrace the concept of self-determination. We fondly describe our country as “The Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave.”...

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