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‘Hamilton’ Retains Its Attraction & Popular Appeal

April 28, 2023

If you have not yet seen the groundbreaking “Hamilton” that premiered on Broadway in 2015 and rocked the musical theatre world, now is your chance to see it at The Murat Theatre at Old National Center through May 7.  I saw the national touring company... read more

Amanda McBroom Set To Make Her Feinstein’s Debut

April 27, 2023

Amanda McBroom has been called “…the greatest cabaret performer of her generation, an urban poet who writes like an angel and has a voice to match” by the NY Times. Broadway World describes the Grammy nominated performer as “…one of the greatest nightclub performers of... read more

Cabaret’s Grande Dame Returns To Headline At Feinstein’s

April 26, 2023

Fresh off her smash Carnegie Hall solo concert on March 24, Marilyn Maye, considered one of the finest jazz singers of all time, performed Friday, the first of a two-night engagement at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael, the room she opened two years ago. I had... read more

‘Clue’ Is A Madcap, Gleeful Romp At IRT

April 25, 2023

Fans of farce, crimes novels, mystery, gaming and pop culture characters are guaranteed to revel in all the silliness and zany antics inherent in “Clue,” which closes Indiana Repertory Theatre’s 50th Season. I attended Sunday’s 5 p.m. performance. “Clue,” written by Sandy Rustin, is adapted... read more

IMC Offers Valentine To Renowned Filmmaker Baz Luhrmann

April 20, 2023

There really is no other choral organization, other than perhaps within the local high school show choir realm, that is quite as leading edge as the Indianapolis Men’s Chorus, now in its 33th season. That estimation is based on the professional quality of its adventuresome... read more

‘Two Mile Hollow’ Lampoons White Privilege And Angst

April 4, 2023

  One of my all-time favorite TV shows is “The Carol Burnett Show,” starring the brilliant comedian, who, along with her wacky co-stars, kept American television audiences in stitches for 11 seasons, beginning in 1967. The pop culture classic, which featured broad, over-the-top physical sketch... read more

Lianne Marie Dobbs Is Caramel Bound to Headline At Feinstein’s

March 30, 2023

  The entertainment world, at least in my purview, seems to be getting smaller and smaller as I encounter more publicists representing clients, as well as performers reaching out to me directly and on behalf of others. Such is the case with actor-singer-impressionist Christina Bianco... read more