February 4, 2022
Based on works presented in past seasons, I can only surmise that Indiana Repertory Theatre chooses plays that cover topics ripped from the headlines. Its current offering, “Fahrenheit 451,” based on science-fiction writer Ray Bradbury’s novel of the same title, certainly suggests as much. I... read more
February 2, 2022
Central Indiana fans, who missed Marilyn Maye when she made her Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael debut in April, had the chance to see the premier cabaret artist when she performed a two-day run at the swank nightspot, situated near the Monon Trail in Carmel, this... read more
January 24, 2022
My friend, Richard Sullivan, was once a well-respected, seasoned reporter and copyeditor for the now-defunct Indianapolis News. Because I was prone to using excessive adjectives, he always admonished me to “show rather than tell” in my reviews. Since then, I have tried to use superlatives... read more
January 20, 2022
Not your grandma’s “Jesus Christ Superstar,” indeed. On the occasion of its 50th anniversary, the pop-culture phenomenon, created by Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, has been re-imagined. Currently on a North American tour, the provocative revival is currently playing at Clowes Memorial Hall... read more
January 20, 2022
Actor singer Christina Bianco, one of the most celebrated impressionists in the entertainment world, is soloing in “Who’s Your Diva?” an Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Pops concert conducted by Jack Everly, on Friday, January 21 and 22 at the Hilbert Circle Theatre on Monument Circle in... read more
January 17, 2022
Following its hit production of “Small Mouth Sounds” in December, American Lives Theatre, spins gold once more this season with “Admissions,” a play by Joshua Harmon. Presented at IndyFringe Basile Theatre right off of Mass Ave in downtown Indianapolis, the play runs through January 30.... read more
January 15, 2022
Aaron LaVigne, who plays Jesus in the traveling production of “Jesus Christ Superstar” coming to Clowes Memorial Hall January 18-23, said he first discovered the revered sung-through rock musical when he played Judas in his high school’s production of the mega-hit, which is celebrating its... read more
January 12, 2022
One of my favorite pursuits as an arts writer is keeping track of artists from Central Indiana who have moved on, especially to larger markets, such as L.A., Chicago or New York, to pursue their passion. One such individual is John F. Sarno, a playwright,... read more
