November 17, 2025
How sublime it felt to experience one of Giuseppe Verdi’s most enduring masterpieces, Rigoletto, presented by the Indianapolis Opera, on Saturday at Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre at the Allied Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. The beloved opera, which was a hit following its... read more
October 21, 2025
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s Uncharted Series, features concerts created by the maverick composer-conductor-producer-singer-songwriter-DJ-arranger Steve Hackman. The concerts are a hybrid of classical and pop music, and singularly unique for literally changing the face of classical music concerts in Indianapolis and beyond. A prime example... read more
September 10, 2025
While experiencing “Beehive,” a Valentine to 1960s pop hits, which opened Friday at The Studio Theatre at The Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel, I was enveloped in nostalgia as I was transported back to my high school and college years. Presented by... read more
September 5, 2025
Because I review all the performing arts and typically publish only four to five performances in any given month, I carefully vet the plays I see to ensure that my time is well spent. My criteria usually focus on such factors as content, playwright, performers,... read more
August 18, 2025
There is nothing more satisfying than being up front in a small, intimate space listening to vocalist Ann Hampton Callaway, who is renowned as one of America’s premier jazz and pop singers. Such was the case Friday when I witnessed Callaway perform a 75-minute set... read more
August 12, 2025
Accomplished Indy performer Devan Mathias reinforced that some actors also make excellent directors. Evidence of that theory was on display at the Howard L. Schrott Theatre Saturday at a production of Be More Chill presented by Eclipse, which she directed. The group is a professional company... read more
July 31, 2025
There is nothing more infectious than the energy exuding from high school performers, especially if they are talented and well directed. Such was the case Saturday when I experienced SpongeBob Musical, presented by Summer Stock Stage at the Schrott Performing Arts Center, at the Butler... read more
July 22, 2025
A highlight of The Songbook Academy Concert Saturday at The Payne & Mencias Palladium was the return of 2016 alum and Broadway performer Nina White (Kimberly Akimbo). She represented the high caliber of hundreds of singers who have been students at the Songbook... read more
