April 3, 2022
Singer-actor Vanessa Williams lit up the Palladium stage with the talent and charisma that earned her the Miss America title in 1984, and the distinction of being the first Black woman to wear the crown. Wowing the audience with her infectious showmanship, Williams held court... read more
March 31, 2022
For fans of the 2004 film “Mean Girls,” who consider themselves purists and skeptical of a stage musical version, have no fear. Not only does “Mean Girls” get it right, in some ways, it even surpasses its namesake. I had the pleasure of attending Tuesday’s... read more
March 30, 2022
As a student of history and an advocate for social justice, I found “The Reclamation of Madison Hemings,” simply fascinating on a variety of levels. Written by playwright Charles Smith, the drama is making its world premiere at Indiana Repertory Theatre’s OneAmerica Stage. I attended... read more
March 27, 2022
A 2004 film starring Lindsay Lohan that is practically embedded in American culture is the basis for “Mean Girls,” a musical comedy coming to the Murat Theatre at the Old National Centre March 29 through April 3. Presented by Broadway in Indianapolis, the production is... read more
March 26, 2022
Virtuoso jazz singer Stacey Kent proved that less is more when she performed on Sunday at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. I last saw her perform at The Cabaret at the Columbia Club in 2012 and never forgot her... read more
March 25, 2022
Throughout my arts writing career, I have primarily covered the performance arts, as well as visual arts and cinema. Storytelling, I have since learned, is definitely also an art form. My maiden journey into the local storytelling scene took place on Saturday when I attended... read more
March 22, 2022
It felt like a momentous occasion when I attended the National New Play Network (NNPN) Rolling World Premiere of “The Magnolia Ballet, Part I” Friday at Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre. Written by Chicago-based, award-winning playwright, actor, producer, poet and teaching-artist Terry Guest, the play will... read more
March 19, 2022
She kept saying her set was 75 minutes long, but Broadway performer Eden Espinosa’s show lasted nearly two hours. The full house of obvious fans at The Cabaret on Friday, March 11, did not mind one bit. The star of “Wicked,” “Rent.” and “Falsettos” regaled... read more
