February 14, 2023
It was an historic occasion on Saturday when Anthony Nunziata returned to Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael for the third time, to a sold-out audience, with his special guest, Carmel native Amelia Wray, who made a cabaret debut that was right out of “A Star is... read more
February 5, 2023
Throughout the course of theatre history, there have been some legendary one-woman shows, such as those starring Whoopi Goldberg, Lilly Tomlin, and Elaine Stritch. Upon seeing local actor Constance Macy in Allison Gregory’s “Wild Horses,” solidly directed by Lori Wolter Hudson, at Phoenix Theatre on... read more
February 4, 2023
For anyone serious about the craft of acting, there are certain roles that many would give their eyeteeth to portray. One of those iconic characters that many dream of playing is Blanche Dubois. A main character in Tennessee Williams’s classic drama, “A Streetcar Named... read more
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
