November 23, 2017
For those who love an irreverent, yet affectionate mix of naughty and nice in their holiday entertainment, Phoenix Theatre presents “A Very Phoenix Christmas 12: Up to Snow Good.” An annual production, this year’s edition will run Nov. 24 through Dec. 23 at the theatre’s Livia &... read more
November 15, 2017
Anyone who has regularly read my coverage of the arts over the years knows how much of an advocate I am for emerging artists and how important it is for me to acknowledge their talent and provide them with exposure. Recently, while attending the Indianapolis... read more
November 7, 2017
Just when I thought that NoExit Performance, one of Indy’s most adventurous theatre groups, could not possibly be any edgier, it proved me wrong with its production of “1984.” I saw it opening night on Friday at a vacant building the company has converted into... read more
November 6, 2017
It’s unfortunate that Indianapolis City Ballet is not presenting its annual “Evening With The Stars” this year. The popular ICB fundraising event which, for eight years, showcased many of the world’s most famous ballet dancers, from some of the most prestigious companies on the planet,... read more
October 30, 2017
I have seen my share of some of the world’s top entertainers and acts at the Palladium since it opened in 2011, but the Postmodern Jukebox concert I attended Thursday at the grand music hall at Center for the Performing Arts is one of the... read more
October 19, 2017
I saw the musical, “Finding Neverland” in November at the Cadillac Palace Theatre in Chicago. Nevertheless, I was pleased to have the opportunity to see the same touring production again on Tuesday. Presented by Broadway in Indianapolis, the show is playing at Clowes Memorial Hall... read more
October 16, 2017
During the past 45 years or so that I have covered Indianapolis’ performing arts I have only rarely seen as diverse, or enthusiastic audience as I did Saturday night at the Hilbert Circle Theatre where the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra presented “The Music of Whitney Houston.” ... read more
October 14, 2017
Last winter I had the pleasure of seeing the musical “Finding Neverland” in Chicago. The show held special interest for me because Mitchell Wray, an Indianapolis resident played the role of Jack. He would have joined the cast of the touring production, presented by Broadway... read more
