November 28, 2018
I had read the book, first published in 1957, seen the 1966 TV animated-version and the 2000 movie version starring Jim Carrey, but I had not seen the musical interpretation. Prior to seeing “Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical” Tuesday night at... read more
September 10, 2018
Old National Centre in downtown Indianapolis is the venue hosting the return engagement of “The Lion King,” presented by Disney Theatrical Productions and Broadway in Indianapolis, September 12-29. The winner of multiple 1998 Tony Awards, “The Lion King,” which is based on the 1994 animated... read more
March 16, 2018
I have lost count of the number of times I have seen the enduring musical “Les Misérables.” starting with the original Broadway production in 1987, and most recently, a superb 2014 Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre production. But hands down, Cameron Macintosh’s imposing North American Tour... read more
November 28, 2017
From the songwriting team behind the smash hit, Tony Award® -winning musical “Dear Evan Hansen” and the Academy Award-winning film “La La Land,” “A Christmas Story, The Musical”, brings the classic 1983 movie to hilarious life on stage in Indianapolis at Old National Centre Nov.... read more
March 29, 2017
“Motown The Musical,” directed by Charles Randolph-Wright and presented by Broadway in Indianapolis, opened in Indianapolis at the Old National Centre, Tuesday. After the performance, I spoke with Chester Gregory who plays Motown founder, Berry Gordy. “This was the best audience we have had so... read more
March 23, 2017
Actor, singer, dancer Chester “Chess” Gregory has gone from one show to another ever since he graduated with B.F.A. in theater from Columbia College in Chicago. Now appearing in the national tour of “Motown The Musical.” Born and raised in Gary, Indiana, Gregory will soon... read more
January 11, 2017
The he brand new production of The Sound of Music, directed by three-time Tony Award® winner Jack O’Brien made its Indianapolis premiere Tuesday at the Old National Centre as part of a North American tour presented by Broadway in Indianapolis. Ben Davis (Broadway’s Violet, A... read more
