April 23, 2026
The Carmel Symphony Orchestra concluded its 2025-2026 season on Saturday with Symphonic Odyssey at the Payne-Mecias Palladium, located in the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts, underscoring its reputation as a premier community-based professional ensemble. Maestra Kelly Corcoran, renowned for leading major orchestras both... read more
April 20, 2026
What an absolute delight it was to witness the performances of two of America’s most renowned entertainers, Michael Feinstein with Special Guest Sandi Patty, on Saturday at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel, IN. Feinstein, a... read more
April 15, 2026
C rime fiction, mystery, comedy, gaming, and pop culture character fans will appreciate the myriad amusing aspects of Clue, presented by Broadway in Indianapolis at the Murat Theatre at Old National Centre in downtown Indianapolis. I attended the opening night performance on Tuesday. For... read more
April 13, 2026
Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre staged a lively adaptation of Singin’ in the Rain, paying homage to the original 1952 MGM film starring Gene Kelley, Donald O’Connor and Debbie Reynolds, with theatrical elements. The musical was performed before a capacity audience at the far Northside... read more
March 30, 2026
While witnessing Wasabia, a drama packed with biting humor about death, I couldn’t help but relate it to my own experiences as a 78-year-old member of the so-called “Silver Tsunami” generation facing health issues. The Phoenix Theatre presented Wendy Herlich’s play on Friday at the... read more
March 25, 2026
Juggling multiple roles—as a journalist, critic, TV contributor, podcast host, producer, director, and co-owner of a production company—can raise conflicts of interest, especially when reviewing my own work. While traditional outlets have strict rules on this, as a freelance writer, I’m not held to the... read more
March 17, 2026
Sanaz Toossi’s drama, English, is being performed on the Janet Allen Stage at Indiana Repertory Theatre. Its relevance and timeliness are especially noteworthy. I saw the absorbing play exploring themes of language, identity, and cultural assimilation on Friday. A Pulitzer Prize-winning work, it premiered Off-Broadway... read more
March 10, 2026
The Sleeping Beauty stands at the pinnacle of classical ballet, blending magnificent music with masterful choreography. On Saturday evening, I finally had the opportunity to immerse myself in this enchanting work, presented by Indianapolis Ballet and the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, for the very first time.... read more
