“Steel Magnolias,” Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, Indianapolis
Set in 1987, “Steel Magnolias” is the story of six Southern women who share recipes, beauty tips and gossip in Truvy’s beauty salon in Chinquapin, La.
8 p.m. Jan. 14, 16, 17, 18, 21; 1 p.m. Jan. 15; 1:30 and 7 p.m. Jan. 19
Cost: $47.50 to $72.50 (includes buffet dinner), a $6 ticket discount is available for ages 3-15.
More: beefandboards.com, 317-872-9664
“Morning After Grace,” OneAmerica mainstage, Indiana Repertory Theatre, Indianapolis
Three neighbors in a Florida retirement village wake up one morning to find their lives tangled together in this comedy.
7:30 p.m. Jan. 14, 16, 17; 6:30 p.m. Jan. 15; 1 p.m. Jan. 18; 2 p.m. Jan. 19
Cost: $22 to $80
More: irtlive.com
“Lie, Cheat, and Genuflect,” Main Street Productions, Westfield Playhouse
Comedy centers on two brothers scheming to get money to pay off a loan shark after losses at the race track.
7:30 p.m, Jan. 17, 18
Cost: $12 to $14
More: westfieldplayhouse.org
“An Evening with Ben Vereen,” Palladium, Center for the Performing Arts
Actor/singer/dancer Ben Vereen will performing and tell stories from his 50-plus year career.
8 p.m. Jan. 18
Cost: $15 (students) to $85
More: thecenterpresents.org