Music - IndyFringe

When Jesus Divorced Me

She was married to the man of her dreams. Shortly after her wedding, he gets cast at a theme park where he either plays Jesus or crucifies him every day at 3. She tries to be proud of her husband in this new endeavor, until a princess from a neighboring theme park comes into the picture and she realizes something is amiss. Now, she is left with the weird and funny aftermath.

This musical storytelling show asks: When a theme park Jesus leaves you for a theme park princess, what do you do next?

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

A small ensemble of actors and musicians bring the story of Edward Tulane to life, as he discovers the power of love and friendship.

Edward Tulane is a toy rabbit made of china. He is loved by a little girl named Abilene, with whom he is crossing the sea. Edward gets tossed over board and begins a journey that leads him to a grieving family, hobo hopping twins, and an ill girl and her brother, all on a quest to understand the importance of all kinds of love.

The Ballad of Blade Stallion

A disgraced bounty hunter on the edges of space takes on his most challenging task: baby-sitting. In an origin story of epic proportions, Blade Stallion fights for freedom, love, and a chance to restore his honor through the medium of comedy.

Sweet Dreams, Pillowman

Monique has got to get out! Befriending the singing rats in her apartment was one way to handle the loneliness, but the addition of a new house guest – the Pillowman – is pushing her over the edge… or maybe out the door? Come take a tour through one woman’s colorful despair, complete with rodent a cappella.

Sing Down the Moon: Appalachian Wonder Tales

Journey into the Appalachian Mountains in this award-winning musical that deftly weaves traditional tales and original music into a keepsake quilt of mountain lore and wisdom for the whole family.

Sing Down the Moon is a lovely synthesis of music, storytelling, dance, and puppetry: a production that excited the imagination and stirs the soul. These richly textured southern tales are told with humor and lyric beauty, telling the tales of “Jack and the Beanstalk,” “Cinderella,” and “The Three Little Pigs” with old-time southern music and Appalachian flair.

QAnon The Musical!

A musical, satirical look at the far-right political conspiracy movement. Have friends or family members who believe this stuff? Of course you do! Come join in the catharsis as Un5gettable tackles a live Truth Team episode about the exciting, bananas-insane world of QAnon!

Miss Cast

We’ve all been there… blaring out a favorite song in our cars that we would never actually get the chance to sing on stage. In this show, the Indianapolis Men’s Chorus says “sayonara” to convention as we cast ourselves in roles and songs that we’ve always loved but have never had the chance to actually do. From Shania Twain to Lizzo, and from Lady Gaga to Dolly Parton, put on your best pair of pumps and join us for this gender-bending romp through music traditionally performed by women, reimagined by the Indiana Men’s Chorus.

Jewel Box Revue 2022

A Tribute to a legendary drag troupe that elevated drag as an art form and entertained audiences throughout America during the 40’s, 50’s, and 60’s.

A glamorous drag show with drag queens and a drag king, featuring live vocals and dancing. This LGBTQ+ Cabaret pays tribute to one of the country’s first drag sensations: The Jewel Box Revue, a professional drag troupe that toured the country during the 40’s, 50’s, and 60’s, performing primarily for straight audiences. Don’t miss this high-energy music and dance performance showcasing one of America’s first LGBTQ+ Communities.

Gray Pride

Experience the unexpectedly joyful story of Norman Lasiter’s life in the theatre, during a particularly difficult period for gay men, and his celebrated return home to Indiana. Through a mix of broadway, pop, Great American songbook, and original music written by friends from SNL, you will enjoy a full range of emotions as you learn Norman Lasiter’s story through beloved song. Arranged beautifully, uniquely, and thoughtfully, by renowned music director Christopher Marlowe.

Fret Knot

Fret Knot is a feel-good storytelling variety show featuring original music and sketch comedy. In this two-woman show, Lizzie Kaniecki and Madeline Wilson explore the importance of finding the joy and human amidst the trials and tribulations of everyday life, using a ukulele, a guitar, and some real silly interludes. Things may be weird, but Fret Knot, we’re gonna laugh about it.