On Stage – May 16

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Pulitzer Prize-winning play showing at IRT

INDIANAPOLIS — Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman’s madcap comedy, “You Can’t Take It With You,” plays one more weekend at Indiana Repertory Theatre. Alice loves her eccentric family, but what if her fiancé’s straight-laced parents don’t feel the same way? Brimming with colorful characters, this Pulitzer Prize-winning farce with heart brings people together in this comedy classic. “You Can’t Take It With You” plays through Sunday at Indiana Repertory Theatre, 140 W. Washington St. Visit irtlive.com for ticket information and performance times.

Parent-child conflict is focus of “Children of Eden”

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.

Final weekend for “42nd Street” 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.