April 17, 2019
Over the years, I have had the great pleasure of seeing five-time Grammy nominee Michael Feinstein perform so many times, that I’ve lost track of the number, but when I do, I am never disappointed. Saturday was no exception. That’s when I saw Feinstein perform... read more
April 16, 2019
If ever there were a performer who encapsulates the qualities of a Broadway leading man, it is Ben Crawford. A singer-actor, he appeared Friday in “Broadway & Beyond” with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, led by conductor Jack Everly in a Printing Partners Pops concert at... read more
April 11, 2019
The Indiana Repertory Theatre commissions Indianapolis artist Kyle Ragsdale to create original paintings for each of its shows to use for marketing and playbills. Having been a long-time fan of Ragsdale’s distinctive work, I was curious about his collaboration with the IRT, one of two... read more
April 9, 2019
There is just something about tap dancing that has always captivated me. I suppose it has to do with the sound of tap shoes striking the floor in a form of percussion and its association with Broadway. In fact, the type of dancing featured in... read more
April 7, 2019
Whenever I travel throughout Indiana, I make it a point to avoid interstate highways so I can drive on back roads. I love the landscape, family farms and vast fields that dot the countryside and am drawn to small towns along the way. I often... read more
March 19, 2019
American baritone Daniel Narducci will have a unique perspective when he plays the role of King Arthur in Indianapolis Opera‘s production of Lerner & Loewe‘s classic musical “Camelot,” presented at Schrott Center for the Arts at Butler University March 22-24. Narducci, 51, played the role... read more
March 10, 2019
Aficionados of piano music and artists who excel at playing the acoustic stringed musical instrument were treated to a rich exposition of both on Saturday at the Hilbert Circle Theatre. Performing with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, led by conductor Jack Everly, was pianist-singer-songwriter Tony DeSare... read more
March 6, 2019
When I review a show, I always make it a habit to observe the audience. Tuesday night, while sitting in Clowes Memorial Hall watching “The King and I,” I did my usual observations and was fascinated by how mesmerized and totally connected the audience seemed... read more
