Went to the show with family including my 17 year old son. We all had a good time. The hosts were…read morefun and included the entire audience. I plan to go back and have recommended to friends. A lot of fun!

We went out on our first date night in a long time... and this show did not disappoint…read more They were funny and entertaining. I like how they got the audience involved and kept us all engaged. It was nice to meet with them after the show, such wonderful people.... Also, did I mention they have a chihuahua named Swami? Oh my dogness he's so cute. We will definitely be going again and if you're looking for something fun to go do, you really should check them out. Age group to watch the show is 13yrs and above. Even my service dog enjoyed the show.

This place is beautiful and a great place to see a concert…read more While there isn't a parking lot for this place, there is valet parking and a parking garage within a short walk. All the volunteers were very friendly. I wish they had more food options but they did have a well-stocked bar!

We have started going here every year to watch the performance of The Nutcracker and we enjoy the…read moreupscale feel. There are different selections of seating arrangements. We enjoyed our view this year in the balcony, however, it was a spot where small children were dancing around as they were seemingly too young for such a long performance. We may go back to box seats for next season! The ticket booth was great and helped locate our tickets when my email decided to blitz out!

I recently became acquainted with this eponymous gem of a theater. It's neatly tucked away between…read moreconstruction sites in Carmel, and is an intimate space that offers local productions. As others have mentioned, there truly is not a bad seat in the house. I came here with a friend to watch a medical themed mystery written by a local cardiologist, and we were even able to chat with him during intermission. The friendly gentleman manning the refreshment counter gave us a bit of background on several of the many cat pieces he'd procured to decorate the building. I can't wait to catch another performance here!

This a fun theater nestled in Carmel near Main Street in the arts district. We came her for our…read morechildren's concert with Carmel Music Academy. The theater sells snacks, beer, wine, soda, and non-alcoholic drinks. The Cat is the "Carmel Apprentice Theater". From the signs on the wall, a number of music schools come here to give their students an onstage experience. Good sound system, good stage, great experience! It is a very fun indeed!

Originally known as the Post Theatre, this building was originally built in 1929. It's actually the…read moreonly original Fort Benjamin Harrison building still being used for its original purpose - as a venue for movies and entertainment. While previously it served the military here, the fort itself is long gone and the building now falls under the non-profit umbrella of Arts for Lawrence. Arts for Lawrence acquired the building in 2016 and began some pretty significant renovations including new technologies, film capabilities, cosmetic upgrades, and a building addition. The building can be used for both movies and stage performances and is actively used for both. Indy-based Heartland Film recently moved into the Fort Ben area (in the Sterrett Center) and often utilizes this theater including for its current holiday movie series. Accessibility has greatly improved under Arts for Lawrence (fantastic non-profit), though there are obviously limits given the age of the building. As a general rule, attending events here should be no problem for those, like myself, with mobility issues. There's parking right across from the building. I'm not sure about the seating capacity here, though it's a relatively intimate setting with probably no more than a couple hundred seats. The theatre itself is close to several nearby restaurants and it's easy to make attending an event here a date night. Fort Harrison State Park is also less than five minutes away!

Superb quaint modern theater facility. Really enjoyed our visit here to see a dramatic performance…read moreby local theater group.

My first experience was the Festival of Carols and it was magical! Loved every song that was sung…read more Everyone did a wonderful job and I much enjoyed that they were interactive with the audience. Looking forward to coming back next year!

I recently had the chance to check out the Carmel Symphony Orchestra during their annual holiday…read moreextravaganza that included special performances, the Indianapolis Ballet Conservatory, and a choir from Second Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis. The Carmel Symphony Orchestra is an 80-member fully professional Resident Orchestra of The Palladium at The Center for the Performing Arts. It was started in 1976 and Maestro David Commanday was just this week named their new conductor. It's scheduled to go through the 2024-2025 season minimally. The orchestra also holds the Young Artists Competition. The concert itself was exceptional. The orchestra sounded amazing and, of course, the Palladium is an excellent venue with tremendous acoustics and sound quality. The guest performances were beautifully coordinated, as well. The Carmel Symphony Orchestra is a non-profit organization and their various concerts reach about 50,000 people annually. In 2010, the symphony performed on Michael Feinstein's release "We Dreamed These Days" and has performed with quite a few greats throughout its existence and especially since establishing its relationship with the Center for the Performing Arts.

From the moment we walked in--feeling secure with visible security and welcomed by friendly…read moregreeters--this experience was fabulous. Smiles were everywhere, setting the tone right away. My son and I went on a special date to see A Christmas Story, and it did not disappoint. The cast was incredible! Their energy was contagious and drew us into the story from the very first scene all the way to the end. I truly can't say enough good things about how amazing this show was. We will absolutely be back for more plays!

Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre is the largest of more than 70 community theatres in Indiana and one…read moreof the ten largest of over 7000 active community theatres in the U.S. It is also considered the nation's longest continuously active community theatre. In operation since 1915, Civic Theatre offers 90 performances and 500 opportunities to participate onstage or behind-the-scenes in a professional theatre setting annually. Since its beginning, Civic has had five different homes. In 1915, it started at the Herron Art Institute before moving to the 240-seat Hedback Community Theatre in 1924. In 1973, Civic moved to the 645-seat Showalter Pavilion at IMA before relocating in 2004 to a 490-seat theatre at Marian University. Finally, Civic moved into the Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in 2011. The current theatre has 513 seats. Mainstage productions include everything from musicals to comedies to dramas with an average of 30,000 patrons annually. Education has also always been a strong component of Civic programming with education and outreach programs reaching over 20,000 people each year through classes, workshops, and educational performances for all age groups from toddlers through older adults. As someone who believes strongly in inclusive theatre (I was a drama minor in college myself), Civic does one of the better jobs in Central Indiana of addressing accessibility issues. They are known to offer sensory friendly performances, have offered audio-described performances (and have large print programs), and also offer accessible parking, accessible entrances, and accessible seating that can be reserved. They also offer shows with ASL and Assisted Listening. For those with disabilities, I recommend contacting Civic for more detailed information. I've seldom attended a show here without seeing other wheelchairs or individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. I've never been on-stage at Civic, but I have worked behind the scene in years past. Most recently, I've attended as both an audience member and media member. My experience has been that Civic leans toward more well known, fairly mainstream productions. For example, the 2022-23 season includes The Diary of Anne Frank, The Cat in the Hat, The Sound of Music, and Murder on the Orient Express. Jr. Civic is an amazing opportunity for the kids to get involved. Civic Theatre is definitely one of Central Indiana's longtime stage gems. With an outstanding group of professionals and volunteers, Civic offers consistently high quality performances and a great experience for theatergoers. Located in Carmel, it's an easy drive and a great entertainment in a beautiful setting.

High caliber and powerful performances in an intimate setting. ATI is Carmel's professional theatre…read morecompany. The company focuses on musicals with an occasional play thrown in. Reliably good.

I just discovered Actors Theatre of Indiana and since I did, we've enjoyed a few shows by them! One…read moreof our favorites was a montage of different musicals that they changed the words to. Every few minutes, a different character would come on stage dressed as a character from a famous musical and do a spoof off of the song. So entertaining! They're also doing a murder mystery show soon and we want to get tickets for Sweeney Todd. Actors Theatre of Indiana is a small group that puts on quality shows, so definitely book one for a night of entertainment! They perform at the Center for Performing Arts (next to the Palladium in Carmel).

I hadn't been to the Landmark for several years and I feel the quality is not as good as it used to…read morebe. I will go back and I hope they will spruce things up because it was always one of my favorite places to watch a movie.

I've been to this cinema a lot this past year. The last time I was there, it was quite empty and…read morebefore the movie started(as I was just walking up the steps to my seat), very bright canister lights were shining down on the green velvet seats. They were filthy. I couldn't believe it. Srsly, it looked as though they hadn't been cleaned in like a year. Luckily, I had a large black coat with me and I covered my gross seat with it. Otherwise, it's a decent cinema venue, but the nastiness of the chairs, is enough for me to not go back.

Went with my wife for her Birthday, she had the Chicken Madeira (Lunch sized portion, which is very…read moregenerous in size). She absolutely loved it. I had the Gnocchi alla Vodka, (Lunch sized also, which was plenty). Was equally as good. Service was excellent, our server was very attentive, often checking to see if we if we needed anything. All and all, a very pleasing experience.

I LOVE Coopers Hawk!! I've been visiting since the original in Orland Park, IL. My aunt is an…read moreAmbassador member--so, there's my bias. Today, I popped in for a late lunch after errands. It's mid-May but the patio is open. I like to sit outside especially when dining solo. Yes, it's unfortunately a busy 96th Street view. Service with Kyle was awesome. He was very accommodating. Even as dark clouds rolled in and less brave diners moved indoors; I completed my meal before a raindrop hit the pavement. The wine was tasty--so I chose one of each bottle to take home.

Turntable is kind of an ideal size for seeing a show, with a capacity of up to 400 (depending on…read morewhether there is seating) and a pretty good sound setup. But I do want to add a couple caveats to that (and out myself as a cranky old man). We saw a sold-out show here recently and found it to be just too damn crowded for the allotted space, which limited our enjoyment of the music and also made me think it's not terribly safe. We did end up finding an intimate spot by a garbage bin near the back where we could sort of see the stage and chit-chat with the drunkards who were also back there for easy access to the bar. And we were definitely happier there than we would have been near the stage, where everyone had to sacrifice elbow room and the option of a bathroom trip in favor of a better view. We would have been a little happier in the premium seating (which was sold out before I was able to book), but, lesson learned. I'd just rather be at a place where capacity is more limited but the setup is geared toward ensuring the audience has a little more comfort.

The majority of shows I have been to was at The Vogue, but Turntable is also a good sister venue…read more It's meant to be a smaller venue for emerging artists or more intimate shows. During the night of my visit I saw a solo artist with a small band. The sound quality was quite good with very little feedback. I enjoyed sitting at the cabaret style tables toward the back. I also attended the annual bourbon tasting at Turntable. In addition to concerts and shows, they can host some special events as well. The space is not big so don't expect to cramp too many people in there. The Vogue is an iconic venue in Indy but Turntable has its merits also. The vibe is definitely different and I enjoyed seeing a more chill show in there. They have multiple events every week so keep an eye out on their calendar.