September 8, 2022
The Grande Barton Theatre pipe organ, first installed at the Indiana Theatre in 1927, is celebrating its 25th year of making music at the Warren Performing Arts Center in a special concert Sunday, September 11, at 3:00 p.m. Ken Double, former Channel 6/Pacers/Indy 500 sportscaster,... read more
September 6, 2022
A few years back, I met cabaret performer Norman Lasiter after a Magic Thread Cabaret (of which I am managing director) show. Having recently relocated to his hometown of Indianapolis, he shared his experiences performing in New York and Palm Springs with me. At the... read more
September 2, 2022
Recently I had the opportunity to sit down at The Cabaret with artistic director and CEO Shannon Forsell to chat about the fall-winter season at the retro style venue which has been recognized for its status as “the undisputed Midwest home for cabaret entertainment,” featuring... read more
August 29, 2022
Magic Thread Cabaret, the company of which I am managing director, is presenting “Jewel Box Revue 2022,” in this year’s IndyFringe Theatre Festival. Consequently, my plate has been full and my time limited. In the past, I have tried to review as many shows as... read more
August 24, 2022
On Saturday, July 24, I attended “The Songbook Academy in Concert,” at The Palladium. Though it went virtual for two years due to COVID-19, this time the annual event was once again presented live. Featuring high school students from all over the country, the forty... read more
August 11, 2022
“Spring Awakening: In Concert,” an event raising money for All-Options and its Hoosier Abortion Fund, will be held at The Cabaret on Saturday, August 19. All-Options has created the first statewide, community-based abortion fund in Indiana, providing assistance paying for medical care, transportation, childcare, and... read more
August 4, 2022
The precision and nearly flawless synchronization executed by the 29-member chorus, during phenomenal tap dance numbers in Young Artist Program Production of “42nd Street” a spectacular sight to behold Friday night at the Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre at the Center for The Performing in Carmel.... read more
July 29, 2022
S Sidelined for two years because of COVID-19, The Songbook Academy concert, featuring performances from high-school students from all over the U.S., took place on Saturday at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. An event I have covered for much... read more
