Top 2018 Shows

Every theatre is unique and the shows that they produce there reflect that diversity. I’m grateful Indy has so many great ones to choose from. There were some wonderful shows in 2018 and here’s a list of my personal favorites. Make sure you keep an eye on these theaters in 2019!

1) Hedwig and the Angry Inch - Zach & Zack: The year kicked off with a passionate performance in an intimate space. Hedwig set a high bar for the rest of the year.

2) And Then There Were None - Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre: A murder mystery with tight pacing and building tension, this one hit the spot. 

3) A Raisin in the Sun - Indiana Repertory Theatre: Heartwrenching and beautifully acted, this classic came to life on the IRT's stage. 

4) Silent Sky - Summit Performance Indianapolis: An incredible group of women told the story of Henrietta Leavitt, an astronomer in the early 1900s. The show is the first production of the new Indy theatre company.  

5) Beautiful - Broadway Across America: This Carol King musical highlighted the talented artist's career, while at the same time grabbing the audiences' collective heart. 

6) Bright Star - Phoenix Theatre: Full of life and tinged with nostalgia, this bluegrass musical hit the sweet spot as the Phoenix season opener.

7) Million Dollar Quartet - Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre: A talented musical cast brought this musical to life. 

8) Cry It Out - Phoenix Theatre: This story of a few new moms felt so raw and real to me. There is so much pressure, fear, frustration, and loneliness that comes with parenthood, but that isn't often talked about. I love the discussions that came out of this play. 

Photos Courtesy of each theatre