May 3, 2022
Singer-actor Lea Salonga showed off her formidable vocal and dramatic talents in “An Evening with Lea Salonga” to a packed house on Saturday in an Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Pops concert. Salonga, whose Broadway pedigree was earned with her Tony Award-winning portrayal in “Miss Saigon,” and... read more
April 29, 2022
Reviewing specific performances that were supposed to occur within the last few years but were postponed or cancelled due to the pandemic, has become a regular pastime these days. There was one, however, that I particularly missed. So it was with great relish that I... read more
April 28, 2022
There’s a reason the musical “Dear Evan Hansen” has received so many accolades, including six Tony Awards, a cult following, and broken box-office records ever since it opened on Broadway in 2016. Evidence of its esteemed renown was on display on Wednesday in the North... read more
April 25, 2022
It has always amazed me that there are still those in Central Indiana who have no idea about the profound impact five-time Grammy® Award nominated entertainer, virtuoso pianist, educator, archivist, interpreter and Ambassador of the Great American Songbook, Michael Feinstein has made on the local... read more
April 23, 2022
“Dear Evan Hansen,” which has been declared “One of the most remarkable shows in musical theatre history” by The Washington Post, makes its Indianapolis premiere at Old National Centre April 26 – May 1. Presented by Broadway in Indianapolis, the musical features a book by... read more
April 19, 2022
On Feb. 19, I had the singular pleasure of attending an impressive studio performance, “Love is in the Air,” presented by Indiana Ballet Conservatory students for a handful of supporters. Celebrating Valentine’s Day, the students, performed an array of short pieces related to love. Located... read more
April 18, 2022
I shall never forget the impression disabled actor Ali Stroker made on me when I saw her on Broadway in “Oklahoma” in 2019. Her compelling performance won her a Tony Award. Yes, she is in a wheelchair, but more importantly, she gave such a vivid... read more
April 15, 2022
During my many years of reviewing shows, I have seen numerous professional, community theatre and educational productions of “Hello Dolly!” with some more successful than others. Happily, the one running now at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre is among the best. Playing until May 15,... read more
