“Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story,” Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, Indianapolis
The musical follows the true story of the rapid rise of singer/songwriter Buddy Holly and the Crickets until Holly’s death in a plane crash at age 22 in 1959.
8 p.m. Aug. 6, 8-9, 13; 1 p.m. Aug. 7; 1:30 and 8 p.m. Aug. 10; 1:30 and 7 p.m. Aug. 11
Cost: $45 to $70 (includes buffet dinner), a $6 ticket discount is available for ages 3-15.
More: beefandboards.com, 317-872-9664
Heart and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center, Noblesville
In their first tour since 2016, sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson reunite for Heart’s “Love Alive Tour.” Hall of Fame rocker Joan Jett and Elle King are opening acts.
7 p.m. Aug. 7
Cost: $28.50 to $390
More: livenation.com
Santana and Doobie Brothers, Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center, Noblesville
Grammy winner Carlos Santana arrives with the “Supernatural Now Tour,” along with the Doobie Brothers. Santana is celebrating the 20th anniversary of his comeback album “Supernatural.”
7 p.m. Aug. 9
Cost: $34.25 to $340
More: livenation.com
Impractical Jokers “Cranjis Summer Spectacular,” Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center, Noblesville
Four comedians, who are lifelong friends, bring their comedy routine to the stage. They will be joined by The Tenderloins.
7 p.m. Aug. 11
Cost: $17.75 to $98.50
More: livenation.com
Scotty McCreery, Kroger Symphony at the Prairie, Conner Prairie, Fishers
Country star Scotty McCreery, an “American Idol” winner in 2011, will tour in support of his 2018 album, “Seasons Change.”
8 p.m. Aug. 9
Cost: $13 (ages 2-12) to $32. (Reserved seating $80 to $90)
More: indianapolissymphony.org
I’m With Her, Kroger Symphony at the Prairie, Conner Prairie, Fishers
I’m With Her, which formed in 2014, features songwriters Sara Watkins, Sarah Jarosz and Aoife O’Donvan coming together to make music.
8 p.m. Aug. 10
Cost: $13 (ages 2-12) to $32. (Reserved seating $50 to $55)
More: indianapolissymphony.org
“The Casualty Game,” The Cat Theatre, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel
The play is the latest medical mystery by Dr. Louis Janeira, a Carmel cardiologist.
7 p.m. Aug. 9-10; 3 p.m. Aug. 11
Cost: $15 (students) to $18
More: thecattheatre.com
