October 16, 2024
The immortal music of George and Ira Gershwin, was gloriously presented by The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, led by Jack Everly, in a Pops concert “Rhapsody in Blue Celebrates 100 Years,” Friday, at the Hilbert Circle Theatre. Joining the ISO was the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir led... read more
September 27, 2024
It was perfectly clear to everyone present Saturday at an Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Pops concert headlined by Broadway star Ashley Brown, that they were witnessing a performance by a singular talent whose vocal artistry is without equal. Accompanied by the magnificent ISO, led by maestro... read more
September 25, 2024
Following the box office and critical success of last season’s “Litte Shop of Horror,” The Indiana Repertory Theatre, opened Friday with another musical. This year’s 2024-2025 season opener is “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” It’s an affectionate musical comedy with music and lyrics by... read more
September 23, 2024
Yours truly sat spellbound Wednesday as I sat in the Hilbert Circle Theatre listening to composer Steve Hackman’s totally original masterpiece titled “Gershwin vs. Queen: Rhapsody in Blue, as performed gloriously by the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra , which maestro Hackman also led. A compelling new... read more
September 13, 2024
Celebrated as “A multi-hyphenate music powerhouse and creative visionary, “composer, conductor, producer, DJ, arranger, songwriter, singer, and pianist Steve Hackman leads the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra on September 18, 2024, to the Hilbert Circle Theatre in downtown Indianapolis for a new fusion concert. This season’s first... read more
August 22, 2024
The Indianapolis Men’s Chorus (IMC) continues to impress with its ever-evolving approach to choral music, and their latest production, “Lost in the Shuffle,” is a shining example of their creativity and originality. I attended the Sunday matinee at the Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre, one of... read more
August 17, 2024
As a child of the sixties, I was caught up in nostalgia as I listened to the lush and magical sounds of the Woomblies Rock Orchestra, Friday, at the Franklin High School Community Performing Arts Center in Franklin, Indiana. Founded by vocalists Phil Pierle... read more
July 31, 2024
Singer-songwriter-arranger-producer-pianist Barry Manilow, one of the bestselling artists of all time, captivated a packed Gainbridge Fieldhouse filled with ever loyal “Fanilows” at “Manilow: The Last Indianapolis Concert.,” Friday. Accompanied by a large, seasoned orchestra, and a trio of superbly talented backup singers, the 81-year-old entertainer... read more
