April 27, 2026
I first saw Sunset Boulevard, the musical, starring Glenn Close. on Broadway in 1995. As a fan of the original black and white 1950 film, seeing it live in a musical treatment was unforgettable. So, I eagerly attended Actors Theatre of Indiana‘s opening night... read more
April 23, 2026
The Indianapolis Men’s Chorus, under the leadership of Artistic Director Greg Sanders, continues to demonstrate remarkable growth as a performing arts organization. This was particularly evident in its recent Sunday presentation of What Happens in Vegas at the Warren Arts Performing Arts Center. Making this... read more
April 23, 2026
The Carmel Symphony Orchestra concluded its 2025-2026 season on Saturday with Symphonic Odyssey at the Payne-Mecias Palladium, located in the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts, underscoring its reputation as a premier community-based professional ensemble. Maestra Kelly Corcoran, renowned for leading major orchestras both... read more
April 20, 2026
What an absolute delight it was to witness the performances of two of America’s most renowned entertainers, Michael Feinstein with Special Guest Sandi Patty, on Saturday at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel, IN. Feinstein, a... read more
April 15, 2026
C rime fiction, mystery, comedy, gaming, and pop culture character fans will appreciate the myriad amusing aspects of Clue, presented by Broadway in Indianapolis at the Murat Theatre at Old National Centre in downtown Indianapolis. I attended the opening night performance on Tuesday. For... read more
April 13, 2026
Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre staged a lively adaptation of Singin’ in the Rain, paying homage to the original 1952 MGM film starring Gene Kelley, Donald O’Connor and Debbie Reynolds, with theatrical elements. The musical was performed before a capacity audience at the far Northside... read more
March 30, 2026
While witnessing Wasabia, a drama packed with biting humor about death, I couldn’t help but relate it to my own experiences as a 78-year-old member of the so-called “Silver Tsunami” generation facing health issues. The Phoenix Theatre presented Wendy Herlich’s play on Friday at the... read more
March 25, 2026
Juggling multiple roles—as a journalist, critic, TV contributor, podcast host, producer, director, and co-owner of a production company—can raise conflicts of interest, especially when reviewing my own work. While traditional outlets have strict rules on this, as a freelance writer, I’m not held to the... read more
