November 2, 2023
Recently, I had the singular honor of being the first person, outside of the production team and cast to see the automobile that plays a central role in “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang The Musical, ” presented by The Carmel Apprentice Theatre. The production opens... read more
October 30, 2023
My love of exhilarating, free-spirited Brazilian music was sated when I attended the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir’s “Blue Indigo: Bossa Nova Edition” concert, led by Dr. Eric Stark, on Saturday, Oct. 14 at Schrott Center for the Arts at Butler University. For my review, look... read more
October 23, 2023
There was significant anticipation and excitement in the air at Indiana Repertory Theatre prior to the Friday performance of “New Horizons,” that opened the 51st season of Dance Kaleidoscope on the OneAmerica Stage. The concert was the maiden voyage of Joshua Blake Carter who was... read more
October 16, 2023
I have had an enduring affection for all things Brazilian ever since I first viewed the classic 1959 film “Black Orpheus” which I first saw when I was a college student. Shortly after, I discovered “Getz/Giberto,” a 1964 album by American saxophonist Stan Getz and Brazilian... read more
October 13, 2023
It’s safe to assume that Anne Marie Chastain, newly appointed Carmel Symphony Orchestra executive director has her dream job. “Music has always been a part of my life and my family’s life. I have a degree from IU Jacobs School of music in clarinet performance,... read more
October 12, 2023
“Remember high school PE when you could not climb the rope that seemed at least a mile high? Set in 1967, Climbing The No Hope Rope’ lets you relive the mortification when two nerdy senior boys find they must make it to the top to... read more
October 11, 2023
Singer Amanda King, who bills herself as a classic chanteuse, gave a masterclass in swing music when she performed her one woman show, “ELLA The Early Years,” Wednesday, Sept. 27 at The District Theatre on Mass Ave. in Indianapolis. The show, which marked the Indy... read more
October 10, 2023
Catalyst Repertory Theatre, known for its intrepid and tenacious spirit has never shied away from producing challenging material and its production of the “Starmites” now playing at IndyFringe Basile Theatre is no exception. Unfortunately, sometimes there are risks that come with being adventurous and nowhere... read more
