May 5, 2026
I spent my weekend joyfully immersed in Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: on Saturday, I saw Catalyst Repertory Theatre‘s Amadeus (see my review here) a fictional play about his life, and, coincidentally, on Sunday, Indianapolis Opera staged The Marriage of Figaro at the Toby Theatre at Newfields.... read more
May 4, 2026
Catalyst Repertory Theatre, recognized for its innovative programming and under the leadership of Artistic Director and co-founder Casey Ross, staged Peter Shaffer’s dramatic play Amadeus on Saturday at the IndyFringe Black Box theater in downtown Indianapolis. Amadeus, which won the 1981 Tony Award for Best... read more
April 27, 2026
I first saw Sunset Boulevard, the musical, starring Glenn Close. on Broadway in 1995. As a fan of the original black and white 1950 film, seeing it live in a musical treatment was unforgettable. So, I eagerly attended Actors Theatre of Indiana‘s opening night... read more
April 23, 2026
The Indianapolis Men’s Chorus, under the leadership of Artistic Director Greg Sanders, continues to demonstrate remarkable growth as a performing arts organization. This was particularly evident in its recent Sunday presentation of What Happens in Vegas at the Warren Arts Performing Arts Center. Making this... read more
April 23, 2026
The Carmel Symphony Orchestra concluded its 2025-2026 season on Saturday with Symphonic Odyssey at the Payne-Mecias Palladium, located in the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts, underscoring its reputation as a premier community-based professional ensemble. Maestra Kelly Corcoran, renowned for leading major orchestras both... read more
April 20, 2026
What an absolute delight it was to witness the performances of two of America’s most renowned entertainers, Michael Feinstein with Special Guest Sandi Patty, on Saturday at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel, IN. Feinstein, a... read more
April 15, 2026
C rime fiction, mystery, comedy, gaming, and pop culture character fans will appreciate the myriad amusing aspects of Clue, presented by Broadway in Indianapolis at the Murat Theatre at Old National Centre in downtown Indianapolis. I attended the opening night performance on Tuesday. For... read more
April 13, 2026
Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre staged a lively adaptation of Singin’ in the Rain, paying homage to the original 1952 MGM film starring Gene Kelley, Donald O’Connor and Debbie Reynolds, with theatrical elements. The musical was performed before a capacity audience at the far Northside... read more
