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Strong Performances Pervade ‘Alabaster’ At The Phoenix

October 29, 2021

I am so thankful I had the opportunity to finally see “Alabaster,” a play that kicks off the 2022-21 season on the Russell Stage at the Phoenix Theatre, before it closes on Sunday, October 31. A National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere by Audrey... read more

‘Charlie And The Chocolate Factory’ Is Quirky And Endearing

October 23, 2021

The presentation of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” which is currently playing at Clowes Memorial Hall until Sunday Nov. 24, marks the return of the Broadway in Indianapolis series from its hiatus during the pandemic since the spring of 2020. I saw the opening-night performance... read more

Telly Leung Returns Home For His The Cabaret Debut

October 20, 2021

Actor-singer-songwriter Telly Leung is finally getting his chance to play The Cabaret, where he had previously been booked for a 2020 engagement before it was canceled during the pandemic. Now it’s time for a redo when Leung and his trio make their debut appearance in... read more

Flor De Toloache Displays Captivating Musicianship At The Cabaret

October 19, 2021

From the moment they stepped onto The Cabaret stage, the four musicians, dressed in stylized mariachi costumes, who call themselves Flor de Toloache, Marichi Feminino, commanded the audience’s attention and held it firmly in place for their entire set during their one night stand on... read more

The Candy Man Is Coming To Clowes In Beloved Musical

October 18, 2021

After a lengthy hiatus, due to nearly months and months of sickness, loss, isolation, social upheaval and general uncertainly, the public yearns for live entertainment and is flocking to the theatre in droves. Luckily for Central Indiana, the popular Broadway in Indianapolis series is returning... read more

‘Phantom’ Triumphs At Beef & Boards

October 11, 2021

If professional awards were given out at the conclusion of the Indianapolis theatre season, the list of nominees would surely include Logan Moore for Best Leading Actor in a Musical, Courtney Cheatham for Best Leading Actress, Suzanne Stark for Best Supporting Actress and Bill Book... read more

Randy Rainbow Is Larger Than Life in Palladium Debut

October 8, 2021

Right up front, I wish to answer two very important questions regarding Randy Rainbow, who appeared Thursday night at The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel as part of his “Pink Glasses Tour.” Did the humor of the political satirist, who... read more