Genesis story opens at Footlite Musicals
INDIANAPOLIS — “Children of Eden,” playing through May 19 at Footlite Musicals, 1847 N. Alabama St., is based on the story of Genesis and the age-old conflict of parents and children. Adam, Eve, Noah and the “Father” who created them deal with the headstrong, cataclysmic actions of their respective children. The show delivers a bittersweet, but inspiring, message that the “hardest part of love … is letting go.” Visit footlite.org for show times and ticket prices.
Glitzy “42nd Street” on stage at Beef & Boards
INDIANAPOLIS — Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents “42nd Street,” as aspiring chorus girl Peggy Sawyer lands her first big job in the ensemble of a glitzy new Broadway show. But when the leading lady breaks her ankle, will Peggy be able to step in and become a star? The famous score includes “Dames,” “We’re In the Money,” “Shuffle Off to Buffalo” and “Forty-Second Street.” Performances run through May 19 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, 9301 Michigan Road. For complete show schedule and ticket prices, visit beefandboards.com. For reservations, call the box office at 317-872-9664.
Final weekend for “Newsies” at the Tarkington
CARMEL — Set in turn-of-the-century New York City, “Newsies” is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and his band of teenage “newsies.” When publishing bigwigs raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right. “Newsies” plays through May 11 at the Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre, 3 Center Green. For more information and show times, visit civictheatre.org.
