INDIANAPOLIS —
The 2012 season at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre will take audiences from Chicago to Iowa to Oz, with a whole lot of fun in between. Four new shows bookend three favorites for a season with everything from blondes to the church basement.
Starting the season with some Southern charm, Beef & Boards presents its debut production of “The Dixie Swim Club.” This touching comedy focuses on five women whose friendships formed many years ago on their college swim team. Free from husbands, kids and jobs, they reunite every year at a beach cottage on North Carolina’s Outer Banks to catch up, laugh and meddle in each other’s lives. This touching show about friendship that lasts forever is on stage through Feb. 12.
Beef & Boards is tickled pink to present its premiere production of “Legally Blonde the Musical,” opening Feb. 17. After being dumped by her boyfriend for someone “serious,” Delta Nu sorority president Elle Woods drops the credit cards and hits the books to win him back. She’ll take on Harvard Law, but also learn a lot about herself in the process. This seven-time Tony Award nominee is on stage through April 6. It’s based on the movie “Legally Blonde.”
“The Music Man” marches into Beef & Boards starting April 12. This six-time Tony Award winning musical centers on the fast-talking “Professor” Harold Hill, a con man who convinces the people of River City, Iowa, to buy uniforms and instruments for the boys’ band he promises to create. While his plan is to skip town with the cash, he doesn’t bank on falling for the town librarian who sees right through him. The production is on stage through May 25.
The yellow brick road leads to Beef & Boards for the 2012 family show, “The Wizard of Oz.” Join Dorothy and her unlikely friends the Scarecrow, Tin Man and Cowardly Lion as they take a fanciful journey that teaches them there’s no place like home. On stage May 31 through July 15, special $10 discounts are offered for this show for kids ages 3-15.
Summer signals the time for a great religious comedy and 2012 brings the return of the Beef & Boards favorite, “Nunsense.” This side-splitting spoof about the Little Sisters of Hoboken who present a hilarious fundraising talent show is on stage from July 19 through Aug. 26.
Then things really heat up as the Tony-Award winning sizzler “Chicago” makes its debut at Beef & Boards starting Aug. 30. Step back into the Roaring Twenties in Chicago, where Roxie Hart murders her lover and seeks to become a celebrity while incarcerated. Her newfound fame could launch an entertainment career — but only if she’s acquitted by her charismatic lawyer. The production is on stage through Oct. 7 and rated PG-13.
As the seasons change, it’s time to go away in the basement for “A Church Basement Ladies Christmas” starting Oct. 11. It’s 1959 and those zany Lutheran ladies are doing their part for the children’s Sunday School Christmas program. Come on back to the basement for more of their hilarious antics and stories. See it through Nov. 25.
If ever there was a season to celebrate traditions, it’s the holidays. And Beef & Boards’ annual holiday production, “A Beef & Boards Christmas” marks its 20th year in 2012. Opening Nov. 29, “A Beef & Boards Christmas” makes the most of the season, with beautiful music, energetic dance numbers, colorful costumes and stirring voices. Gather with friends and family for this original production, on stage through Dec. 23.
Plus Beef & Boards brings back its one-hour musical adaptation of “A Christmas Carol” starting Dec. 7. This classic, enhanced with holiday carols, tells the timeless Charles Dickens story of miserly Ebenezer Scrooge whose cold heart warms with the visits of several spirits on Christmas Eve. The production is on stage for select dates through Dec. 21.
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‘Chicago,’ ‘Legally Blonde’ headline 2012 Beef & Boards season
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Theater listings: May 16, 2013
Today-June 1 — “GREATER TUNA,” at Myers Dinner Theatre, Hillsboro. Dates and times vary. Tickets: dinner and show $36 and $25 students, show only $20, 765-798-4902, ext. 2.
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Theater listings, May 9, 2013
Today-Saturday — “INTO THE WOODS,” at Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre, Carmel, 7 p.m. Thursdays to Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $44 adults, $34 ages 17 and younger.
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Murder on ‘Disoriented Express’ on track for May 31
There’s been a murder on the Disoriented Express, and a variety of criminal minds have been called in to help — Sherlock Holmes, Charlie Chan, Lieutenant Columbo, Barney Fife and even Charlie’s Angels.
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TH North to stage student-written play on May 9
Terre Haute North Vigo High School students will present an original black box-style theater production of “Speak Now” at 6:30 p.m. on May 9 at the school’s auditorium.
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Shawnee Theatre’s 54th season to debut with musical review ‘The Taffetas’ on June 13
The Shawnee Theatre of Bloomfield will open its 54th season with the 1950’s musical review, “The Taffetas!” on June 13.
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Auditions May 20-21 for ‘The Wizard of Oz’
The Maple Avenue Players plan to hold auditions at 7 p.m. May 20 and 21 in the Family Life Center at 12th Street and Maple Avenue in Terre Haute for a summer production of “The Wizard of Oz.”
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Summer theater workshops at Lincoln Trail accepting registrations
Registration is under way for Lincoln Trail College’s Children’s Summer Theater.
The theater workshop will be conducted from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday through Friday, June 3 to 28. Students entering grades one through nine this fall are invited to audition for roles in this summer’s production, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” Performances will be at 7 p.m. June 28 and 29. -
Scenes from Robin Hood adaptation, “The Untold Story of Little John” April 21 at Children’s Museum
We all know the story of Robin Hood, the man who robbed from the rich and gave to the poor and defeated the evil Sheriff of Nottingham, freeing his people from the tyrannical reign of Prince John. We also know how this could not have been accomplished without Little John, Robin Hood’s loyal side-kick who stayed by him through thick and thin. But do we know what happened next?
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ISU play concentrates on river theme
The Indiana State University theater department continues its presentation of “Spoon River Anthology” today through Saturday beginning at 7:30 p.m. each day in the Dreiser Hall Theater. Tickets must be purchased in advance from the New Theater ticket office.
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Tickets to ISU’s presentation of Spoon River Anthology go on sale April 8
The Indiana State University theater department will present “Spoon River Anthology” April 10-13 beginning at 7:30 p.m. each day in the Dreiser Hall Theater.
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‘Red Velvet Cake War’ to open Friday at Community Theatre
Community Theatre of Terre Haute’s next offering, “The Red Velvet Cake War” is set to open Friday, with additional performances on Saturday, Sunday and April 12-14.
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Theater/Film Listings: March 28, 2013
Today-May 12 — “MENOPAUSE: THE MUSICAL,” at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, Indianapolis. Tickets: $37.50 to $62.50, 317-872-9664.
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Theater listings: March 21, 2013
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April 26-May 11 — “INTO THE WOODS,” at Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre, Carmel, 7 p.m. Thursdays to Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $44 adults, $34 17 and younger. -
'Quartet' at Honey Creek West 8 March 1
The comedy/drama “Quartet” opens March 1 in Honey Creek West 8 behind Honey Creek Mall in Terre Haute. Shows are at 7:40 and 10:05 p.m.
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New Play Festival continues through Saturday at Indiana State
The Indiana State University theater department is hosting its New Play Festival through Saturday. The department will stage three new productions during the annual showcase, themed “Intriguing Journeys.”
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Parke Players to present Winter Follies variety show Saturday
Parke Players will present the fifth annual Winter Follies variety show at 7 p.m. Saturday at the historic Ritz Theater in Rockville.
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Theater listings: Jan. 24, 2013
Today-Saturday — “OFFICE HOURS,” at Theatre on the Square, Indianapolis. Tickets: $25 adults and $20 seniors, students and active military, 317-685-8687.
Today-Feb. 3 — “ARSENIC & OLD LACE,” at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, Indianapolis. Tickets: $37.50 to $62.50, 317-872-9664. -
Theater listing: Jan. 17, 2013
Today-Sunday — “JERSEY BOYS,” at Old National Centre, Indianapolis, 7:30 p.m., today, 8 p.m. Friday and 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday. Tuesday-Jan. 27 shows canceled, and tickets can be exchanged through original purchase point. Call 800-793-7469.
Today-Jan. 26 — “OFFICE HOURS,” at Theatre on the Square, Indianapolis. Tickets: $25 adults and $20 seniors, students and active military. Call 317-685-8687. -
Auditions set for Children’s Theatre production
Children’s Theatre of Terre Haute Inc. will bring Mark Twain’s classic story “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” to musical life in this Broadway adaptation one of America’s favorite books.
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Audition for ‘The Constant Wife’ at Terre Haute Community Theatre
Community Theatre of Terre Haute will stage auditions for “The Constant Wife” by W. Somerset Maugham at 7 p.m. on Jan. 2 and 3.
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Clay County theater adds ‘Love Letters’
Community Theatre of Clay County Inc. has added a theatrical performance to its current 2012-13 season.
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Youth, ages 6-15, invited to audition for ‘OZ!’
Community Theatre of Clay County’s upcoming auditions for its Young Actors’ performance of “OZ!” will be at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 2 and 3. Auditions will be at The Lark Theater at 8 E. National Ave., in Brazil.
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‘The Nerd’ opens Friday in Vincennes
Comedy takes center stage on Friday when the Old Town Players community theatre opens the hilarious play, “The Nerd.”
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‘Nuncrackers’ opens Friday at Community Theatre
Patrons have seven opportunities to get in the Christmas spirit as Community Theatre of Terre Haute presents “Nuncrackers,” the Nunsense Christmas musical, directed by Josh Hoffman.
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See ‘Nuncrackers’ at Community Theatre
Community Theatre of Terre Haute will ring in the holidays with “Nuncrackers,” the Nunsense Christmas musical by Dan Goggin.
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Theater listings: May 16, 2013
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