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    Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra

    4.7 (62 reviews)
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    Yiesha B.

    On Friday night I had the opportunity to experience ISO (Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra) with my family. My son and I usually have a monthly date night so this was a new spot for the both of us since we are still fairly new to the area. My mother joined us and we had a nice night. The performance was Dabussey's La Mer. It was absolutely perfect! We enjoyed it. I think my favorite was the first song, Allegramente (the strings brought me to tears) and my sons favorite was Dialogue of Wind and the Sea. I think it was because the music reminded him of music from Jurassic World or the Jaws movie. Hilbert Circle Theatre is beautiful. It reminded me of the old Fox Theatre in Detroit. The staff was friendly and very helpful seating us. The overall program had nice touches and I loved the testimonial of Roger Roe, the Oboe player. I can totally relate to how music is a language of its own! We will definitely be back and I would encourage anyone who's reading this review to support the arts! Take your family especially your children. Expose them to all facets of music. Although we didn't see anyone that looked like us in the orchestra my son loved seeing the diversity of instruments played. Job well done. Music matters!

    Symphony on the Prairie
    Brittany S.

    One of our many cultural treasures in the Circle City. From Happy Hour shows with upbeat collaborations to lunchtime hour shows for a discount, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra offers something for everyone. I've really enjoyed the shows over the past few years that have featured the screening and live music of folks. One of my favorites was the Rogers & Hammerstein clips and music. Recently, they've offered a Star Wars and ET versions. If you find yourself strolling around Monument Circle, you can't help but notice the Hilbert Circle Theatre in all her beauty on the southeast quadrant. I love that student discounts and lunch showings offer a more budget friendly option for those looking to connect with the Symphony. With Christmas around the corner, you'll find several holiday offerings like Handel's Messiah and the annual Yuletide Celebration.

    Gloria D.

    Had a fun night watching the Friday performance of Claude Debussy Le Mer. One of my favorite composers of the early 20th century. I enjoyed seeing famous French pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet perform marvelous pieces relating to Debussy and other composers pieces. It was incredible seeing how fast he played the piano and the different sounds or waves he produced. I could see how that night's pieces created a vibrant colors of music and sound. I really enjoyed it and helped me relax after a long week. It was the perfect end to my stressful week and relaxing weekend. I enjoyed the opportunity to attend the Symphony. I enjoy the most the happy hour events. I will be visiting soon for Beethoven's pieces, especially in the Spring. Definitely recommend this place and their holiday specials. They also have student discounts.

    Main stage
    Geoff M.

    I love the Symphony and the Hilbert Circle Theater. Such a great place and great music. The entrance off the Circle still has that elegance of a bygone era. The lobby is even classy. The walls and ceiling are covered with amazingly detailed reliefs in soft colors. The theater itself isn't small but is configured so that every seat has a good view. Even the bar is nice. Instead of a table or something they wheel in and out, there is a separate room with comfortable seats and a view of the Circle.

    Kelly A.

    Beautiful place to hear live orchestra music. The conductor and musicians make the experience that much more! A must do!

    Gyamfua G.

    The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is a great place to go when you just need to relax and enjoy some beautiful music in a beautiful setting. Inside the venue was absolutely gorgeous. The music resonated well, no matter where you sat. The musicians really do enjoy their craft and the sound and the enthusiasm they play really shows. If you have younger family members or friends, then the Pop series would be a perfect way to introduce them to the wonders of the Symphony. Symphony on the Prairie is also another avenue to introduce those not familiar with the sounds and beauty of the symphony. I introduced the symphony to my children through there Black History program in February. A great free program, the Black History program offers up great sounds in not only the Symphony but in Opera and gospel Choir. It has shone light on an area of music often considered elite.

    Ruth T.

    I have been going to the symphony for a while now at the Hilbert Circle Theatre and it never gets boring. It is a beautiful historical space. They do series of themed symphonies which makes things different and interesting. I like the happy hours especially when time for three is performing. It feels good supporting home grown talent, plus they are really good. The MASHUPALOOZA last year was awesome! Never thought I would hear Stravinsky/Daft Punk/Kanye West or Shostakovich/Muse/Chance the Rapper all blend together in happy harmony. If you decide to go during happy hour, get there as soon as the doors open. It gets crowded fast, plus the tickets are general admission so the seats are first come first serve. The theatre offers discount tickets to students as long as your student ID is presented when picking up the tickets at the will call booth. There is Express Park garage right next to the theatre which is very convenient since one just has to go through the covered alley to get in through the theatre's back door. The garage charges a flat fee when there is an event at the theatre for those going to the event. The symphony is not for everyone, but I would encourage people to atleast try it once, especially when they have special/themed events.

    The lobby of the ISO
    Ashley T.

    OH MY WORD!!! What a fabulous night. This was my very first visit at the ISO. After being greeted at the entrance by Bumble, a penguin and a reindeer, I knew I was in for a great night. The host this year, Frankie Moreno, brought the house down in his Frankie's Christmas party segment. From the dancing Santa's to the "Twas the night before Christmas" each performance was so magical. Thank you ISO for making my Christmas night so wonderful.

    Marcus M.

    The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra was amazing! I felt like I had my own Motzart In the Jungle experience right in downtown Indy. I attended as apart of the 33rd Annual Black History Month Celebration and they did not disappoint. The skill that the artists displayed was incredible. My favorite instrument has to be the string instruments, particularly the violin . They played with such passion I could feel the emotion. My favorite song of the night was "Sometimes I feel like a motherless child"! The Conductor, Chelsea Tipton, was live and animated. The soloist, Maria Sanderson, was incredible on the violin. She even performed on her birthday and let me just tell you it was the audience who got the gift. And IMPD officer and vocalist Christopher Wilburn was phenomenal! I mean the man protects and serves the community during the day and slays singing opera in Italian at night!!! The performances were flawless and you should at all times take an opportunity to listen to the perfected sounds of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra!

    Erin L.

    I'm a "Big Sister" through Big Brothers Big Sisters and my Little and I were gifted two tickets to see Mozart's Magic Flute on June 10th. What a cool experience. Neither of us had ever been to the symphony and were met with a better than expected performance. We were entertained the whole time. It was such a fun event and we really enjoyed ourselves. We'll be back for sure!

    Just awesome!
    Lindsay T.

    Had the great opportunity of seeing the ISO perform the music of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone while the movie played. Talk about surround sound! This will remain one of my favorite memories of living in the city.

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

    Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre

    4.1(169 reviews)
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    Absolutely something you should add to your list! My mom got tickets for my birthday. I love this…read morekind of thing so even though I've never been I was pretty sure I'd like it. It definitely exceeded my expectations. Instead of digital tickets, you just give your name to the host at the door at they'll lead you to your seats. Your server will then bring your drinks. Unsweetened tea, lemonade, and coffee are all complimentary but they have sodas and alcoholic drinks for sale. They also have dessert available for $7 as well. They can deliver the dessert during intermission which was perfect. Our server Maria was super friendly and on top of things. But all the servers and bussers were on top of it. We saw Cinderella and it was awesome. It was close to the original but a little modernized in the best way. There was plenty of crowd interaction and the actors were all fantastic. The props were cool but the costumes were even better. They also had a live band playing the music. Our seats were on the side of the stage and I wasn't sure we'd have a good view but the actors moved around the floor a lot and there was a tv on the side as well showing what was happening as well. I already bought tickets to another show and my family is looking forward to it.

    Wife and I went to see "The Play That Goes Wrong" today. It was actually a lot of fun. The buffet…read morewas decent, with roast beef, tilapia, and several vegetable options along with salad and all the all the toppings. My only complaint is that there were little to no vegan and gluten free options available, as my wife is gluten free and vegan. All she could eat was a zucchini and squash blend, some cucumbers with French dressing, and some fruit that was a little tart. The service of the wait staff was fantastic. Jasmine did a heck of a job taking care of us. Addressed any concerns and made sure we had a good experience. The dessert at intermission was really good. My wife had some strawberry sorbet (v and gf) and I had a strawberry sundae. Both had real strawberries in them and the ice cream I had was great. Overall, I give them 4/5 just because of the lack of vegan and gluten free items in the menu. Also, handicapped parking was nonexistent, and we ended up parking on the street next to the theatre.

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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(155 reviews)
    1.1 miChatham Arch

    The living room theatre is a place I go to with my family a lot. But we have never had this kind of…read moreexperience before. The food was good and there was nice staff. But when we got to our theatre spot, we noticed that the chairs were all torn up, and the cupholders were filled with leftover food. It was an accident, but one of the staff members also spilled beer on my granddaughter's dress as he was serving our food to our seats. But it was nice how he immediately apologized and went to get her some rags. Another thing to add was how the stalls in the women's bathroom closed poorlly and couldn't be locked. I truly recommend Living Room Theatre, but I did want to acknowledge a few mistakes made. (This review was written by my 10-year-old granddaughter.)

    My spouse and I decided to class up our day date by catching a movie at Living Room Theater on Mass…read moreAve, which sounds like something sophisticated people do. We are not always sophisticated people, but we are excellent at pretending. We started at the bar, which looks the part completely. Elegant, well stocked, the kind of bar that makes you feel like you should be wearing something nicer than what you showed up in. I ordered an old fashioned, at which point the gentleman behind the bar admitted, with full transparency, that he was not actually the bartender and would need to Google how to make it. I genuinely appreciated the honesty. In a galaxy full of people who would have just guessed and handed me something terrible, this man chose truth. I thanked him, switched my order to whiskey and coke, and we moved on as allies. From there we headed to concessions and ordered the Take it to the Greek wrap, the La Bamba pizza, and fries with little bits of steak on top. The food was good. Not life altering, not the kind of meal that makes you grab someone's arm and say nothing, just nodding, but genuinely solid movie theater food that arrived at our seats without us having to do anything except recline and wait. The seats reclined. There were actual tables. This is civilized. We watched Disclosure Day, which if you have any interest in extraterrestrial or UFO subject matter is absolutely worth your time. Sitting in a reclining leather seat watching a film about potential contact with beings from other worlds felt appropriately cinematic, even if the leather on most seats has seen better days. Chipping and worn in spots, which is the one visible crack in an otherwise well maintained experience. The theater itself was clean, the concept is fantastic, and the overall vibe delivered exactly what a day date calls for. Four stars. The bar needs an actual bartender on deck and the seats could use some attention, but Living Room Theater is still one of the better ways to spend an afternoon in Indianapolis.

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    Theatre On the Square - The Beast, the Lady, and the Sanguine Man.

    Theatre On the Square

    4.2(31 reviews)
    0.7 miChatham Arch

    What a great performance space! The first time I was able to check out this theatre is at…read moreiNDYfRINGE festival 2012, and it definitely had some great shows there, including BOT, which was freakin' spectacular! Not to mention, this space has a refreshment booth, which is always a plus. You've gotta appreciate these smaller performance spaces because it keeps the show more intimate with the audience, as well as getting the community involved in local theatre. I cannot stress enought how important it is for us to support that which makes our city special - the arts especially. I'm a huge advocate of small businesses and local artists, so forgive me if I sound huffy-puffy when I say GO RIGHT NOW! See some indie show that will probably never be seen again because some guy wrote it in his car because he needed the money for gas. You won't regret it! And even if you do regret it, you'll still walk away with a different point of view. That's the beauty of theatre!

    TOTS, or Theatre On the Square, is one of Indy's best bets when wanting to take in local theater…read more TOTS offers a varying selection of plays and other types of shows, and is one of the main theaters used during the Indyfringe Festival in the fall. The Main Stage offers auditorium style seating. Stage 2 is more of an intimate setting that is primarily made up of four top tables and higher bar top seating. In both cases, if you want to feel as if your on stage, the front row will but you extremely close to the action. There is a small concession stand that offers drinks, including beer and wine, and snacks for cash prior to entering. Tips to keep in mind: **Seating for both stages is first come first serve, so make sure to arrive early if you wish to have all of your party sitting together. ***The main restroom is down a flight of stairs. They do have a single restroom on the top level near the main stage; however, it may or may not have a "Cast" sign **If you don't have time to visit their box office, they do use Vendini online ticketing, which will charge you a small fee. ***Parking - It's Mass Ave, so parking can be hard to come by. Factor extra time in when planning to arrive in time for shows ***If you tend to go to a lot of their shows, they usually offer a flex pass at the start of the season that is a good option.

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