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    IF Theatre

    4.1 (27 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Sigrid W.

    Cute little venue with quality programs. We had the pleasure of Oscar Munoz , a talented magician/comedian. I was impressed, which doesn't happen very often. The staff was also so welcoming and warm. You rarely find that nowadays. And with Mass Ave around the corner, there are plenty of opportunities for drink and dinner before or after the show. Check it out yourself and support the local smaller art venues.

    The magicians of IndyFringe Winter Magic Festival. Great show.
    Jemmie W.

    I was here for Indianapolis Winter Magic Festival and the facilities are fine. I would offer just one suggestion that shouldn't cost a lot of money: Slope the seats (seat level goes up as the rows get further from the stage). The first 4-5 rows are flat on the floor and rows behind them are sloped. It's generally not a problem because the theatre is intimate (translation: small). That is unless you have King Kong sitting in front of you. What's worse is if you have King Kong sitting in front of you and you are a child. Then you are f'ed. And because there's no assigned seating, if King Kong arrives in the line before you and your children do, you're SOL. What else is worse than if King Kong sits in front of you? If King Kong has good posture, sits up straight and does not slouch. What's worse than if King Kong sits in front of you and does not slouch? If King Kong sits in front of you, does not slouch, and is sitting next to Mrs. King Kong. Your kids end up trying to see the stage from the slivers of daylight between King Kong and Mrs. King Kong. Just a friendly suggestion for an otherwise great locale.

    The actor, Ryan Bennett writer & producer of "Truth"

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    Fun. Inexpensive way to see good theater in intimate setting. Supports local arts and culture.

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    I love the Fringe you never know what you're going to see. I highly recommend not only the festival but the shows during the year.

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    Great place and wonderful people. Except owner is so rude. I feel bad for anyone that has to deal with her. Won't go back for that reason.

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    Living Room Theatres Indy - The grand stairs coming up from the lobby with the Pamela Bliss painted mural of Kong.

    Living Room Theatres Indy

    3.9(149 reviews)
    0.1 miChatham Arch

    This was a fun night out and we enjoyed that you could get food brought right to your seat! I…read moreespecially liked their vegan offerings and was told they would have even more coming to the menu shortly. The space was similar to other movie theaters but had room to spread out which was nice. We would return for a movie and dinner for sure! I also liked that they validated the parking which in a downtown setting was super helpful!

    My husband and I attended a matinee showing of "Michael" this past weekend. Tickets were purchased…read moreonline prior to the 4:15pm show in Theater #1. We arrived and parked in the garage located next to the theater. When we checked in at the box office, we were told to request parking ticket validation upstairs. They provide 3-hour parking validation. I was under the belief that we could order refreshments from our seats, but the usher at the theater door advised that we should order at the counter and food (with the exception of beverages, popcorn and candies) would be brought out to our seats. This was disappointing because the line was quite long. We stood in the queue and once we reached the counter, we were assisted by what I believe was the food service manager. He spoke with a sense of ownership over the issue that was their beer refrigeration line. All of their beer is on tap, and none was available because of this issue. The gentleman was short with us. He talks fast and asked what we'd like and before we could even get the words out of our mouths, he demanded that we produce our seat tickets. I was pulling them out of my pocket when he said something to the effect of "we can't deliver it to your seats if we don't know where you're seated". This is true, but once I gave him the tickets, he held onto them until the end of our transaction. If he didn't need them right away, then why cut us off like that? My husband tipped on the receipt, but I felt that the service was subpar. I hope the tips are given to the food runners. When we found our seats, there was a huge spill in front of one of them. The employees have to come into the theater and remove dishes, cups, etc. after each show, so that spill should have been addressed. I found an employee who was running food orders and asked him for a towel. He graciously assisted us in cleaning up the spill. We both ordered The Fast Times pizzas. They were small, personal sized pies. They were cheesy, with a generous amount of pepperoni, but the crust wasn't fully cooked. I barely ate half of mine before I began feeling sick. I had to excuse myself to restroom shortly thereafter when I became ill. My husband's stomach is stronger than mine, or perhaps his was fully cooked. The seats were comfortable and I don't think you can pick a "bad one", but the food and the service could use improvement.

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    Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre - Flourless chocolate cake (bete noir)

    Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre

    4.1(165 reviews)
    10.8 mi
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    Who would have thought you could get dinner theater like this in Indy! My husband and I love going…read moreto shows like this when we go out of town. Now we can do it right here in our city. We've talked about going for years and randomly pulled the trigger when our plans fell through for last week. Best decision we could have made. We saw signing in the rain and it was fantastic. Great vocals, acting, food, service, and environment. We sat in the mezzanine area which was farthest from the stage but AMAZING seats. AND we had our own private bathroom- felt like a celebrity! Check out their shows for the rest of the year listed below, there's some good ones! Singing in the Rain- now- May 23rd Cinderella- May 28th- July 12th The Play that Goes Wrong- July 16th- August 23rd Ring of Fire- August 27th-October 4th Cats- October 8th- November 22nd Holiday Inn- November 27th- January 3rd 2027 A Christmas Carol (1 hour show)- December 4th- 22nd

    I recently attended Singin' in the Rain, and once again, the experience at B&B was exceptional. The…read moreservice is always gracious and professional, and this visit was no different. The food arrived hot and delicious, and the carrot cake and Bette Noir were absolutely fabulous! I love coming back to B&B for each new show--the talent is consistently impressive, and the waitstaff truly are among the best. I can honestly say I've never experienced more consistently excellent service anywhere else.

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    Phoenix Theatre - "Prozack: The Sad Elf"

    Phoenix Theatre

    4.5(48 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    I love art and I don't claim to be too artsy so a chance visit to a theater show left me…read morespellbound. Both by the actors and the space itself. Phoenix Theater is in the heart of downtown and this being my first visit I was amazed by the contemporary building which wasn't too huge but just the right size where we enjoyed a 2 hours long show around some really impactful issues in the world. The space seems to be non profit driven and built going by the donations wall and it's kept really clean and spotless. The staff is very friendly and they maneuvered effortlessly through the show. I saw people from all parts of the world, and professions attend the show and had invigorating conversations in the end. Definitely check out the shows and plan some especially during the colder season.

    I'm not sure it's possible to say you love live theatre in Indy and not absolutely adore one of our…read moretrue gems- Phoenix Theatre. A not-for-profit theatre started 38 years ago by Bryan Fonseca, one of Indy's true theatre legends who passed away during the COVID-19 pandemic, Phoenix Theatre has always been at the cutting edge of Indy's contemporary theatre scene. Phoenix Theatre actually kicked off the year I graduated from high school (If you say anything about my age, I will hunt you down). It's original home was at 749 N. Park Avenue in a 1907 church where the not so legendary, but certainly infamous, Jim Jones once preached. In May 2018, the Phoenix Theatre moved into its new digs at 705 N. Illinois in what is accurately known as the Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre. The Phoenix Theatre champions what they call IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility) for all. While they worked hard to make their old space accessible, the truth is a 1907 building would never be completely accessible and the new space is a major improvement. Phoenix is a member of the National New Play Network and League of Indianapolis Theatres. It produces around 10-12 plays/shows per year and now also offers its spaces for rental. Spaces include the Christel DeHaan Grand Lobby, Odyssey Room, Multi-Purpose Room, Basile Stage, Russell Theatre, and the outdoor Park at the Phoenix. While I wouldn't quite say rental fees are "affordable," they are quite reasonable. Phoenix really stressed accessibility with its new location. The building itself is described as completely ADA accessible. The third Sunday of each show offers an ASL interpreter and blind/low-vision services. The website even includes information on public transportation and IndyGo (Indy's accessible bus service that is fairly pathetic but better than nothing). While they do address accessibility on their website, I would encourage them to be more open about seating options for wheelchair users and those with mobility impairments (It's not bad, but being up front helps people plan better). Phoenix does have its own parking lot, somewhat of a rarity downtown, and there's also metered parking around it. Phoenix does lean toward contemporary and often progressive stage productions. There are gender-neutral bathrooms and it's not uncommon to see stage productions across a variety of topics. This ain't your Grandma's Sunday School stage performances - this is thought-provoking, challenging, and culturally aware live theatre that truly lives into the Phoenix's IDEA. I now drive by Phoenix every day on my way home from work. I smile each and every time. It's a marvelous theatre and a true icon that has survived on the Indy scene for nearly four decades. While others have come and gone, the Phoenix survives and thrives even through having to adapt during the pandemic. There are certain Indianapolis theatres that I consider "must see." The Phoenix is undeniably one of them.

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