🌱 'Dear Evan Hansen' At Murat + 'Chopped' Student-Chef Fundraiser

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First, today's weather:

A shower and t-storm; cooler. High: 59 Low: 38.

Here are the top three stories in Indianapolis today:

1. Theater lovers won't want to miss the touring production of the Broadway musical "Dear Evan Hansen," headed to Indianapolis this week. The national tour, shut down for nearly two years amid the pandemic, runs Tuesday through Sunday at the Murat Theatre at Old National Centre. Tickets for all performances can be purchased online. (WISH TV Indianapolis, IN)
2. Indianapolis area high school students participated in a cooking competition to raise funds for families on the near east side. The "Chopped"-style competition featured four teams squaring off for the title of Master Chef, using items from the Westminster Food Pantry to create appetizers. The event is part of an annual fundraiser for Westminster Neighborhood Services, a local organization supporting Indianapolis families in need. (WTHR)
3. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department reports several people were shot early Saturday morning. Three victims were injured in three separate shooting calls over the course of a few hours; one victim is in critical condition and another is in serious condition. As of Sunday evening, authorities have not identified any of the victims or potential suspects. (WISH TV Indianapolis, IN)

Today in Indianapolis:

• Acoustic Open Mic At Irving Theater (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is asking for help in locating a missing man. 52-year-old Andrew Holt was last seen on Friday and has not been found as of Sunday evening. (WISH TV Indianapolis, IN)
• Penske Entertainment has announced a robust lineup of environmental impact initiatives to dramatically reduce the carbon footprint for this year’s Indy500. Visit the latest article from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to learn more. (Facebook)
• Need the latest Purple Line construction updates? Join IndyGo for its Purple Line Transit Talk tomorrow, Apr. 26, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Laundry & More. (Instagram)

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About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a born and raised Rhode Islander, now living in New York. She works as a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and is a graduate of The University of Rhode Island, where she earned a degree in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or photographing her neighborhood as a street photographer.