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
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, naming those whom I considered the most “Compelling” performing arts figures in central Indiana.... read more
December 22, 2022
Proving once again why they are among the most popular, if not the darlings, of central Indiana’s performing arts community, the Indianapolis Men’s Chorus, led by IMC Artistic Director Greg Sanders, dazzled a sold-out audience at a Saturday matinee performance of “Merry Christmas with Love”... read more
December 21, 2022
I have had a deep love for choral music ever since my elementary school days when I sang Gregorian chant at St. Andrew’s Catholic School in my hometown of Fort Wayne, Indiana. I especially loved singing in the choir, wearing a red cassock and white... read more
December 21, 2022
It was well worth the one-hour drive to Bloomington Thursday to see a preview of “Elf the Musical,” presented by Constellation Stage & Screen at the historic Buskirk-Chumley Theatre. It has been some time since I reviewed shows at Cardinal Stage which merged with Bloomington... read more
