February 2, 2023
Saturday, I attended the “ISO Spotlights Musicians” Pop Series concert, led by Jack Everly. The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Pops Series concert was special on so many levels — the arrangements, the guest artists, the ISO musician solos, the participation of Metropolitan Youth Orchestra musicians, and... read more
February 1, 2023
Guaranteed when you see a Liz Callaway performance is that you will not only be entertained, but you will also be charmed by her low-key affability and inspired by her story telling. Such was the case when I saw the Emmy Award winning and Tony... read more
January 30, 2023
If ever there were a recipe for success in attracting younger audiences to a symphony concert, it would be the programming of hybrid music composed by the enterprising Steve Hackman. Proof of that was more than evident when Hackman’s “Beethoven X Coldplay” was performed by... read more
January 28, 2023
Of all the performances I cover, those that are educational in nature have a special place in my heart. “We Know Things Now – Seniors on Sondheim” presented at The Cabaret on Friday, Jan. 20, proved to be no exception. The performance was a culmination... read more
January 23, 2023
Described as a “multi-hyphenate music powerhouse and visionary producer,” Steve Hackman is an intrepid composer, conductor, producer, DJ, arranger, songwriter, singer, and pianist. Proud of a history with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra that started in 2010, Hackman is making his return to the city to... read more
January 20, 2023
Let me say, unequivocally, that the “Wonders of the World” concert that I attended Saturday was among the most enjoyable Dance Kaleidoscope productions I have witnessed during my coverage of the company’s 50 years of existence. The concert was held at the intimate... read more
January 17, 2023
Continuing its critical mission to present “relevant, provocative and entertaining work to Indy audiences,” American Lives Theatre, shepherded effectively by its founder and Artistic Director, Chris Saunders, struck gold once again with its production of Will Arbery’s “Heroes of the Fourth Turning.” I attended Friday’s... read more
December 29, 2022
Prior to starting this column, I covered the performing arts for Examiner.com, which ended operations in 2016. While writing for that website for eight years, I published an annual top-ten list of what I regarded as the best shows reviewed each year. Once I started... read more
