Summer Stock Stage will be the first central Indiana theater company to stage “Dear Evan Hansen,” a musical that won six Tony Awards in 2017.
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PsyWrn Simone will perform “Black Thread: Songs that Nina Taught Me” on Saturday and Sunday at the District Theatre.
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Wernher von Braun developed the Apollo Saturn V rocket for the United States, as well as the V-2 rocket weapon for Nazi Germany.
Leaders at The District Theatre considers “American Mariachi,” a play focused on women who want to enter the male-dominated art form of mariachi in the 1970s, an important step toward incubating a Latino theater company.
IBJ arts reporter Dave Lindquist has chosen more than 130 must-see exhibits, concerts and events for the 2025-26 season.
All proceeds from a centennial gala, with tickets priced $65 to $125, will support preservation efforts of the Hedback Community Theater.
The founding artistic director of the Indianapolis Black Theatre Co. resigned earlier this month after a woman accused him of assaulting her during an argument about their relationship.
Director Jay Hemphill describes “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” as an adventure, a murder mystery and a family drama.
The founding artistic director of the Indianapolis Black Theatre Co. faces a felony charge of strangulation and misdemeanor charges of domestic battery and battery resulting in bodily injury.
The Downtown Dinner Theatre will occupy the Arabian Room in the northern part of the 115-year-old building that also houses the Murat Theatre and Egyptian Room.
The year will include a double bill of the WNBA All-Star Weekend and Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration, plus a big book debut, the reopening of a landmark museum and the Indianapolis debut of the musical “Six.”
Beginning Feb. 1, Red Curb Comedy will be a resident troupe at IF Theatre—the venue in the Mass Ave cultural district previously known as IndyFringe Theatre.
The second season of Naptown African American Theatre Collective shows opens Oct. 17 with the Indiana premiere of “Judy’s Life’s Work.”
IndyFringe has added White Rabbit Cabaret and Dance Kaleidoscope as venues, the festival’s first spots outside of the Mass Ave cultural district since it debuted in 2005.
An investment group led by Indiana Pacers owner Herb Simon and his family said Thursday it plans to spend at least $300 million to construct a 13-story luxury hotel and connected 4,000-seat theater on the property after demolition of the existing century-old building.
An outdoor movie theater, duck races, baby animal feeding and oversized illuminated structures will be among the new attractions at this year’s fair.
“White City Murder” is a musical based on a string of murders committed by H.H. Holmes during the Chicago World’s Fair of 1893.
Ben Rose breaks down his vision for supporting the fledgling Indianapolis Black Theatre Co. while serving the careers of its members both on and off stage.
“Toni Stone,” a play based on a woman who joined the roster of Negro League baseball’s Indianapolis Clowns in 1953, will serve as the debut production of the Indianapolis Black Theatre Co.
“Voices of the Avenue” will debut May 31 at the District Theatre as the second of six Indiana Avenue-themed productions made possible by a $350,000 grant from the New York City-based Mellon Foundation.
Benjamin Hanna and Rob Johansen discuss bringing a man-eating and soul-singing plant to life on stage.
Playwright Laura Town and director Deborah Asante discuss the production and the achievements of Robertson and his teammates, who excelled despite having no home court—and some being displaced from their actual homes.
