On Stage – April 21

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The Belfry

NOBLESVILLE — Weekends through April 24, The Belfry presents “Cheaper by the Dozen,” the story of a large unusual family headed by a father who is one of the pioneers in the efficiency industry in the 1920s. His unorthodox methods for raising his children and at the same time using them as test subjects for his research in efficiency create many funny and touching moments as his offspring try to lead normal high school lives. The Belfry is located at 10590 Greenfield Ave. Visit thebelfrytheatre.com for ticket prices and show times.

Indianapolis Civic Theatre

CARMEL — The Indianapolis Civic Theatre, 3 Center Green, presents “Fiddler on the Roof” weekends through May 7. This 1964 winner of nine Tony Awards tells the story of Tevye the milkman as he tries to protect his daughters and his way of life from a changing world. For more information, visit civictheatre.org.

Mud Creek Players

INDIANAPOLIS — The Mud Creek Players present “The Dixie Swim Club” weekends through May 7 at the Mud Creek Playhouse, 9740 E. 86h St. Five Southern women, whose friendships began many years ago on their college swim team, set aside a long weekend every August to recharge their relationships. Free from husbands, kids and jobs, they meet at the same beach cottage to catch up, laugh and meddle in each others’ lives. Friday and Saturday shows are at 8 p.m., and Sunday matinees are at 2:30 p.m. Visit mudcreekplayers.com for ticket information.

Candlelight Theatre

INDIANAPOLIS — Candlelight Theatre presents a trilogy of vintage one-act murder-mystery plays weekends through April 30 at the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, 1230 N. Delaware. “The Cameo Murders” and “The Proposition” were written by Indianapolis playwright Jim Trofatter, and “Picture Imperfect” was written by Michael Yashinsky. Friday and Saturday performances are at 8 p.m.; Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. Each of the three plays takes place in a different room of the Benjamin Harrison Home. Visit presidentbenjaminharrison.org for more information and to order tickets.