May 7, 2024
After an eleven-year hiatus, musicals have returned to the Indiana Repertory Theatre in the form of “Little Shop of Horrors.” Billed as a “horticultural horror musical, I saw a performance of the offbeat work on the OneAmerica Stage, Sunday, April 28. Written by... read more
May 2, 2024
Though thoroughly entertaining, “Tina,” The Tina Turner Musical,” was also one of the most difficult to watch at times. Featuring the music of Tina Turner and portraying her life from her humble origins Nutbush, Tennessee, to her transformation into a rock and roll superstar, the national... read more
April 28, 2024
There are few shows that I have savored as much as I have Muppet Mania, presented by the Indianapolis Men’s Chorus on Sunday, April 21 at Marian University Theater. No longer just a traditional stand-in-place chorus, the IMC has been evolving into a group with productions... read more
April 26, 2024
With a title like “A Case For the Existence of God,” which I saw Friday, April 12, and not having researched its content prior to seeing it, and I anticipated a theological exercise of some sort. What I did not expect was playwright Samuel D.... read more
April 12, 2024
Because I have reviewed theatre, music and dance for over 45 years, I have seen some many works multiple times, but always find something unique about each. And though I cannot help making comparisons, I always try to judge each production on its own merits.... read more
April 9, 2024
Not only was Friday night at the venerable Jazz Kitchen special because it was the 30th Anniversary weekend of the venue, but it had been years since I attended a blues performance. But it wasn’t just an average presentation. This particular one, featuring the Ted... read more
April 6, 2024
As I viewed Tuesday’s opening night performance at Clowes Hall, of “Hadestown” the national touring company presentation of the multiple Tony winning musical. I could not help but reflect on its originality and its status as a true work of art. A sung through musical... read more
March 31, 2024
The words channel and inhabit are often used to describe effective performances of actors playing famous figures. In the case of actor-playwriter-choreographer Vanessa Severo, who plays the role of Mexican surrealist painter, Frida Kahlo in “Frida,,,A Self Portrait” at the Indiana Repertory Theatre Upperstage, there... read more
