In the regal setting of a former movie palace, this complex has a bar and a host of imposing chambers that set it apart from a typical theater.
The Indiana Repertory Theatre is one of the cultural beacons of the city, with an eclectic array of plays gracing its stage. Its building has a majestic façade that impresses passersby in the city center, while the interior is particularly grand. Enjoy an evening in this classy establishment whose upscale features and productions take you away from daily worries.
Check the schedule online and purchase tickets to your production of choice. Arrive early enough to allow a moment to appreciate the stately design of the front, with a Spanish Baroque exterior of glazed terracotta. Head inside and admire the shiny interior of the Grand Lobby, climbing its resplendent staircase.
Before the show, purchase happy hour drinks and cocktails at the Side Bar and explore the rest of this impressive building. Among the highlights are the Upperstage Lobby, the Cabaret and the Mezzanine. Take your seat to watch the show. Local craft beers, chocolates and cookies are available during intermission.
Wander around the gift shop and pick out your favorite items to take home as souvenirs. The store showcases works of art, books and locally made products.
The theater often uses its cast for several productions during simultaneous runs. It has two stages and puts on programs for students, including Shakespearian workshops. The theater is based in a former movie palace and ballroom that dates back to 1927. It has long been at the center of Indiana’s arts and culture scene.
The Indiana Repertory Theatre is in the Mile Square district on the northern edge of the Wholesale District in the core of Indianapolis. It is just one block southwest of the Soldiers & Sailors Monument. Take a bus to one of the nearby stops or get around the city center on foot.
Explore the surroundings for other nearby highlights such as Hudnut Commons, the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, the Indiana Statehouse and Military Park.
