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Diva Angela Brown Radiantly Shines In ‘Tosca’

November 14, 2022

Not only is homegrown soprano Angela Brown one of the opera world’s most accomplished singers, but she is also regarded as an Indianapolis community treasure. That sentiment was clearly expressed by an electrified audience when she sang the title role in “Tosca,” presented by Indianapolis... read more

Opera Singer Embarks On Next Leg Of His Career Abroad

November 8, 2022

  Hoping to finance a move to Berlin, Germany, to advance his opera career, tenor Ganson Salmon held a fundraising recital at Allisonville Christian Church on October 23. With 170 friends and family members in attendance, Salmon, once described as a “dashing lyric tenor” by... read more

‘The Great Comet’ Boldly Bursts Onto Stage At IU

November 5, 2022

I regret that it took me so long to finally experience the explosion of talent and creativity I witnessed at Indiana University in Bloomington Thursday when I saw the Indiana premiere of “Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812.” Presented by the IU Department... read more

‘Violet’ Is Abundant With Vivid Performances

October 31, 2022

Seeing multiple productions of shows is not unusual in my line of work. In 2019, I saw an excellent production of the musical “Violet.”  It was presented by Eclipse, the Summer Stock Stage emerging artist program.  So, when I saw “Violet” presented by the Actors... read more

Director Richard J. Roberts At Helm of ATI’s ‘Violet’

October 27, 2022

Whenever I have the opportunity to mention how I became a reviewer, I always credit Richard J. Roberts, who is the dramaturg at Indiana Repertory Theatre. When I first met Roberts in 1991, we were both members of the Indianapolis Men’s Chorus. At the time,... read more