Beef And Boards Dinner Theatre

Beef And Boards Dinner Theatre presents professional live entertainment with dinner service, and it is a member of Actors’ Equity Association. The venue notes that mainstage productions typically run about two hours plus intermission, in addition to dinner, so it is best suited to a full evening or a lunch-and-show outing rather than a quick stop. The theatre also says its schedule includes Broadway shows and plays, with a buffet, bar service, desserts, and a gift shop available during the run.

The theatre’s street address is 9301 Michigan Road in Indianapolis, but the approach is slightly different from the mailing address. The venue says it is actually on Wesleyan Road, one block east of Michigan Road, near I-465 Exit 27. From Michigan Road, turn east onto DePauw Boulevard, then take the immediate left onto Wesleyan Road; the theatre is ahead on the right. That routing matters more than the street address alone, especially if you are using navigation for the first time.

For an overview of other places to catch a show around town, you can browse the Indianapolis theatre page or the broader Indianapolis events calendar.

Beef And Boards describes its dining-room layout as intimate, with only six rows of tables. The venue says that most tables offer a strong view of the stage, though some extreme side views can have partial obstruction depending on the set design for a particular production. If your party has a strong preference for sightlines, the venue recommends checking the seating chart when available.

The theatre provides ample free parking in front of the building, plus an adjacent overflow lot immediately to the east. Guests who need a closer arrival point can use the covered drop-off area at the front doors. The venue also says there are marked accessible parking spaces after re-entering the parking lot.

According to the theatre, it accommodates wheelchairs and walkers and can support most abilities. Guests with accessible needs are asked to notify the box office before purchasing tickets, since accessible seating is subject to availability and earlier purchase generally gives more options. The venue also offers sound enhancement devices at the box office for performances.

The theatre does not mail paper tickets; instead, guests give their name to the host or hostess on arrival and are shown to their table. The venue requests business-casual dress and asks guests to avoid very casual beachwear such as tank tops and flip-flops. For mainstage shows, audience members must be at least 3 years old because of the length of the performance and dinner service.

Dining is buffet-style for performances, and the buffet timing is tied to showtime. The doors open 2 to 2.5 hours before showtime, the buffet opens then, and it closes 30 minutes before curtain. The venue advises arriving at least an hour early so you have enough time to eat before the performance begins. Menus vary by production, and the theatre says some shows may include gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan items; for specific dietary questions, it asks guests to call at least a week in advance. Alcoholic drinks are also available for purchase.

Photography and audio or video recording during performances are prohibited, and cell phones should be muted or turned off; texting during the show is also not allowed. If you are looking for live entertainment elsewhere in the city, see Indianapolis concerts or other Indianapolis events.

Visit Indy lists the theatre’s typical performance times as evening shows on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and select Wednesdays, with Sunday early-evening performances at 7 p.m. Matinees are listed for Wednesday and Sunday, plus select Thursdays and Saturdays, with a 1 p.m. performance time. For exact timing, the venue’s schedule and the specific show listing should be the final word.