November 5, 2022
I regret that it took me so long to finally experience the explosion of talent and creativity I witnessed at Indiana University in Bloomington Thursday when I saw the Indiana premiere of “Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812.” Presented by the IU Department... read more
October 31, 2022
Seeing multiple productions of shows is not unusual in my line of work. In 2019, I saw an excellent production of the musical “Violet.” It was presented by Eclipse, the Summer Stock Stage emerging artist program. So, when I saw “Violet” presented by the Actors... read more
October 27, 2022
Whenever I have the opportunity to mention how I became a reviewer, I always credit Richard J. Roberts, who is the dramaturg at Indiana Repertory Theatre. When I first met Roberts in 1991, we were both members of the Indianapolis Men’s Chorus. At the time,... read more
October 24, 2022
When I saw “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” upon its initial release in 1975, I knew I was seeing something well ahead of its time. Since then, I have seen the cult classic film more times than I can recall, but one thing is certain:... read more
October 20, 2022
A student of Russian history, I have always been fascinated with the brutal and shocking murder of Czar Nicholas Romanov II, his wife, and their five children by Bolshevik revolutionaries in July of 1918. I am also a fan of the 1997 20th Century Fox... read more
October 18, 2022
The Indiana Repertory Theatre’s Upperstage, offering a warm intimacy within its three-sided seating confines, is one of my favorite Indy venues and the ideal space for its presentation of Greenwood native Lloyd Suh’s compelling play, “The Chinese Lady.” I attended the show’s Friday night opening... read more
October 14, 2022
From the Tony Award-winning creators of “Ragtime” and inspired by a film of the same title is “Anastasia,” a Broadway musical coming to the Murat at Old National Centre, Oct. 18-23. On a North American tour, the production is presented by Broadway in Indianapolis. Called... read more
October 14, 2022
Carmel Symphony Orchestra, led by conductor Janna Hymes, is on an upward trajectory as a jewel in the crown of the Carmel arts scene. That assessment is based on the fact that each time I witness them perform, their improvement is unmistakably noticeable. Such was... read more
