Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn

Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn at Beef And Boards Dinner Theatre

What happens when a showman tries to quit show business—and turns his farmhouse into a stage instead? Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn at Beef And Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis, on December 6, 2026, at 7:00 PM, is a stage musical, not a film screening. It follows entertainer Jim, who leaves show business for a Connecticut farmhouse. Then he meets schoolteacher Linda, and the two turn the place into an inn that puts on performances for different holidays. It's a story about starting over, and about the pull between quiet country life and the glitter of Hollywood. That makes it warmer and more surprising than a typical seasonal outing.

Then comes the music. The local description names Irving Berlin songs including "Blue Skies," "Easter Parade," "Cheek to Cheek" and "White Christmas." Hearing songs this familiar inside a live romance is a different thing from hearing them through a speaker. Complications arrive when Jim's friend Ted wants Linda as his Hollywood dance partner, and the love story gets tangled in all the right ways. Because the year's holidays drive the setting, the evening isn't just about December. It carries you through the calendar.

If your family or friends need a reason to get out of the house this season, this is it: a classic story, beloved songs and a night in Indianapolis you'll all talk about later. Pick your seats and make the plan. Reserve your seats for Holiday Inn here and give your holiday season a story worth sharing.