INDIANAPOLIS – Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre will present an unprecedented five new shows to its stage in 2025, headlined by the Broadway hits Jersey Boys and Waitress, and bring back family favorites including Disney’s The Little Mermaid and its signature holiday production, A Beef & Boards Christmas.
A murder mystery is just the ticket to kick things off in 2025, and Beef & Boards gets on board Jan. 9 with Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express, the first new show to its stage in the season is presented through Feb. 9. While this show is rated G, note there is a murder victim in it.
The captivating story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons and their unforgettable music comes alive in Jersey Boys, which makes its Beef & Boards debut starting on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. With hits “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” “My Eyes Adored You,” and many more. Jersey Boys won the Tony Award for Best Musical and is on stage through April 13. Then, starting April 17, the Church Basement Ladies are back in the show that started it all! The women of Church Basement Ladies are characters who can be found in any denomination. Together they tackle both food and food for thought while managing a record breaking Christmas dinner, the funeral of a dear friend, a Hawaiian Easter fundraiser and a hot July wedding. This show is on stage through May 18.
Starting May 22, dive into Beef & Boards 2025 Family Show, Disney’s The Little Mermaid. In this journey “Under The Sea,” the adventurous mermaid Ariel longs to live in the world above. When she falls for a human prince, she bargains with Ursula, the sea witch, to gain human legs so she can be with him. As the 2025 Family Show, tickets for The Little Mermaid are discounted by $10 for all kids ages 3-15. It’s on stage through July 13.
Beef & Boards serves up for the first time, starting July 17, the sweet treat by Sara Bareilles: Waitress. With a heaping serving of humor, a sprinkling of hope, and a dash of romance, this musical celebrates friendship, motherhood, and the magic of a well-made pie. New to the Beef & Boards stage, Waitress continues through Aug. 31.
Get out those Blue Suede Shoes and make reservations at the Heartbreak Hotel, the next new show in 2025 at Beef & Boards. This prequel to Million Dollar Quartet follows the tender story of Elvis Presley in his youth, and the moments that led him to become “The King of Rock and Roll.” With over 40 Elvis hits and iconic songs including, “All Shook Up,” “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Burning Love,” “Hound Dog,” and many more, you’ll experience a musical blast from the past. Rated PG, Heartbreak Hotel is on stage Sept. 4 – Oct. 12.
Opening Oct. 16 is the hilarious musical Tootsie, the fifth and final new show to the Beef & Boards stage in 2025. To get his dream role, desperate and out-of-work actor Michael Dorsey disguises himself as actress “Dorothy Michaels.” Based on the hit film starring Dustin Hoffman, Tootsie is rated R and on stage until Nov. 23.
Back for the 2025 holidays is the original variety show A Beef & Boards Christmas. This seasonal spectacular includes Santa and his friends in a sparkling array of holiday songs, stories, and dance. Opening Nov. 28, A Beef & Boards Christmas continues through a New Year’s Eve celebration on Dec. 31.
Reserve tickets now online at beefandboards.com