January 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Beef & Boards to deliver a 2020 Season
filled with fabulous dancing, family favorites
Boogies into 47th Season with four new shows to its stage
INDIANAPOLIS – Half of the mainstage shows in Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s 2020 Season are new to its
stage, with a lineup that takes audiences to New York City and Paris – twice – as well as Louisiana, Austria,
and Bedford Falls, New York.
The season opened Jan. 4 in a Louisiana beauty salon with Robert Harling’s landmark play Steel Magnolias.
This funny and touching story centers on six Southern women who share recipes, beauty tips, and gossip, and
forge a bond as strong as steel. Through love, laughter, and loss, they can always find strength in each other.
Steel Magnolias is rated PG-13 and is on stage through Feb. 2.
Audiences are invited to put on their boogie shoes for the first new show of the season: Saturday Night Fever,
opening Feb. 6. In this sensational slide back to the ‘70s, a streetwise kid from Brooklyn escapes his troubles by
dancing. This energetic disco-mania musical is filled with chart-breaking ‘70s hits like “Stayin’ Alive,” “Boogie
Shoes,” “Jive Talkin’,” “More Than a Woman,” and “Disco Inferno.” Rated PG-13, Saturday Night Fever is on
stage through March 29.
The dancing continues with the next new show to the Beef & Boards stage: An American in Paris, opening
April 2. This musical by George and Ira Gershwin tells the story of a young American soldier, a beautiful
French girl, and a romantic French city – each yearning for a new beginning in the wake of World War II.
Nominated for a staggering 11 Tony Awards, An American in Paris won four, including Best Orchestrations.
Great Gershwin tunes include “I Got Rhythm,” Shall We Dance,” and “’S Wonderful.” An American in Paris
continues through May 10.
The family favorite, The Sound of Music, is Beef & Boards’ 2020 Family Show, starting May 14. Rodgers &
Hammerstein’s most beloved musical is based on the true story of Maria, a high-spirited novice nun, who is sent
to be the governness for the seven children of Captain Georg Von Trapp. She transforms the rigid household
into a place of joy and laughter, filled with music and love. The famous score includes “My Favorite Things,”
“The Hills are Alive,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Climb Every Mountain,” and the title tune. This production features Beef
& Boards’ $10 Family Show Discount off tickets for all kids ages 3-15, and is on stage through July 3.
The incredible soundtrack of the 1960s heats up the summer with another new show to the Beef & Boards stage,
Beehive, The Musical. Opening July 8, Beehive is a toe-tapping tribute to the powerful female voices of the
1960s, with such timeless hits as “My Boyfriend’s Back,” “Be My Baby,” “Son of a Preacher Man,” and “Me
and Bobby McGee.” A celebration of female empowerment, Beehive is told from the perspective of six young
women who come of age in this enigmatic decade. On stage through Aug. 9.
Leaping onto the Beef & Boards stage for the first time starting Aug. 13 is the Tony Award winning Disney
musical, Newsies. This rousing tale is set in turn-of-the-century New York City, where Jack Kelly, a
charismatic newsboy, rallies the teenage “newsies” from across the city to strike against unfair conditions and
fight for what’s right. Songs include “Seize the Day,” “Santa Fe,” and “King of New York.” Newsies is on stage
through Sept. 27.
Fall brings the haunting story of the “Phantom of the Opera,” lifted from the pages of Gaston Leroux’s novel,
and brought to the stage in Phantom, a mesmerizing collaboration between Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit.
Opening Oct. 1, Phantom is the passionate tale about the man behind the mask and his love for a woman and a
world that he could never have. Rated PG-13, this evocative musical includes the songs “Where in the World,”
“Home,” and “You Are Music,” and is on stage through Nov. 15.
The holiday favorite It’s A Wonderful Life comes to the stage in a heartwarming play for the entire family
starting Nov. 19. Based on the beloved Frank Capra film, It’s A Wonderful Life tells the story of George Bailey,
who is taken on a journey of self discovery by his guardian angel. Just when he thinks things can’t get any
worse, George realizes they couldn’t get any better and that his is truly a wonderful life. Enriched with holiday
music, It’s A Wonderful Life is on stage through Dec. 23.
CHILDREN’S THEATRE
The Pyramid Players will present two productions for their 2020 Live Theatre for Kids series. Designed to
entertain children of any age, these shows are a great way to introduce preschoolers to live theatre. Youngsters
also have the opportunity to meet the cast after the show for pictures and autographs.
First on stage for the Pyramid Players is Sleeping Beauty. A sleeping princess, a spellbound prince, and fairies
galore are all part of this quirky adaptation of the popular tale. On stage Feb. 14-29. Performances take place on
select Fridays at 10 a.m. and Saturdays at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.
Disney’s Aladdin Jr. is on stage in the summer, opening July 18 for Saturday-only performances at 10 a.m., 1
p.m., and 3:30 p.m. through Aug. 8. Discover “A Whole New World” with this magically updated version of
the Disney classic.
Performances last one hour, are presented without intermission, and include juice and a snack.
MEMBERSHIP & TICKET AVAILABILITY
VIP Memberships for the 2020 Season and individual show tickets are now on sale at beefandboards.com, and
at the Beef & Boards Box Office.
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Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, Indiana’s only year-round professional dinner theatre,
has been serving up exceptional entertainment since 1973.
2020 Season Fact Sheet
WHERE:
Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre
9301 Michigan Road, Indianapolis IN 46268
WHAT:
2020 Season (47th Year)
SHOW FACTS:
Steel Magnolias
Saturday Night Fever
An American in Paris
The Sound of Music
Beehive
Newsies
Phantom
It’s A Wonderful Life
TIMES:
Evening Shows (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and select Wednesdays)
Doors open at 6 p.m.; Buffet 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Show at 8 p.m.
(Jan. 4 – Feb. 2)
(Feb. 6 – March 29) Beef & Boards Debut
(April 2 – May 10) Beef & Boards Debut
(May 14 – July 3)
(July 8 – Aug. 9) Beef & Boards Debut
(Aug. 13 – Sept. 27) Beef & Boards Debut
(Oct. 1 – Nov. 15)
(Nov. 19 – Dec. 23)
Weekday Matinees (Wednesdays and select Thursdays)
Doors open at 11 a.m.; Buffet 11:30 to 12:30 p.m.; Show at 1 p.m.
Sunday (and select Saturday) Matinees
Doors open at noon; Buffet 12:15 to 1 p.m.; Show at 1:30 p.m.
Sunday Evenings
Doors open at 5 p.m.; Buffet from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; Show at 7 p.m.
TICKETS:
Tickets for all 2020 Season shows may be purchased by visiting beefandboards.com, or
calling the box office at 317.872.9664 between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. daily (10 a.m. to 5
p.m. on Mondays). Tickets for main stage shows range from $47.50 to $72.50, and
include dinner buffet, full fruit & salad bar, coffee, tea and lemonade. Note: Discounts
are available for groups and kids ages 3-15. Children under 3 not admitted except to
Pyramid Players’ Live Theatre for Kids shows (all tickets are $17.50).
WEB SITE:
beefandboards.com