By FELICIA MICHELLE
WISH-TV | wishtv.com
Beehive, a musical revue celebrating the women of rock and roll from the 1960s, is set to run from Sept. 5 to 21 at the Actors Theatre of Indiana in Carmel.
The show features 26 songs and iconic dances from the era, highlighting influential female artists such as Janis Joplin, Tina Turner, Lesley Gore, and Aretha Franklin. Beehive aims to explore the diverse musical styles of the 1960s, showcasing the evolution of rock and roll through the decade.
“Beehive is basically a musical revue, so it takes place from 1960 to 1969, and it covers all of the women of rock and roll in the ‘60s,” Abigail Storm explained.
The performers, including Storm, Michaela McGarel, Kira Rangel, Kayla Perry, Rachel Dudt, and Riley Francis, have bonded over the high-energy production. “This is such a good group of girls too, like, we’ve all bonded so it’s going to be awesome,” one performer shared.
The show is scripted, meaning the songs were pre-selected to represent the era’s iconic female musicians best. Audiences can expect a vibrant performance filled with familiar tunes and energetic dance routines. The production also includes two original songs, one of which features the ‘beehive dance,’ incorporating popular dances from the 1960s such as the pony, the jerk, and the monkey. Beehive not only celebrates the music but also reflects the women’s movement of the time, adding a layer of historical context to the performance.
Beehive promises to be an exciting and nostalgic journey through the music and cultural shifts of the 1960s, offering audiences a chance to relive the era’s vibrant energy and groundbreaking female artists.
This story was originally published by WISH-TV at wishtv.com/lifestyle/beehive-musical-revue-rock-women.