January 24, 2022
My friend, Richard Sullivan, was once a well-respected, seasoned reporter and copyeditor for the now-defunct Indianapolis News. Because I was prone to using excessive adjectives, he always admonished me to “show rather than tell” in my reviews. Since then, I have tried to use superlatives... read more
January 20, 2022
Not your grandma’s “Jesus Christ Superstar,” indeed. On the occasion of its 50th anniversary, the pop-culture phenomenon, created by Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, has been re-imagined. Currently on a North American tour, the provocative revival is currently playing at Clowes Memorial Hall... read more
January 20, 2022
Actor singer Christina Bianco, one of the most celebrated impressionists in the entertainment world, is soloing in “Who’s Your Diva?” an Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Pops concert conducted by Jack Everly, on Friday, January 21 and 22 at the Hilbert Circle Theatre on Monument Circle in... read more
January 17, 2022
Following its hit production of “Small Mouth Sounds” in December, American Lives Theatre, spins gold once more this season with “Admissions,” a play by Joshua Harmon. Presented at IndyFringe Basile Theatre right off of Mass Ave in downtown Indianapolis, the play runs through January 30.... read more
January 15, 2022
Aaron LaVigne, who plays Jesus in the traveling production of “Jesus Christ Superstar” coming to Clowes Memorial Hall January 18-23, said he first discovered the revered sung-through rock musical when he played Judas in his high school’s production of the mega-hit, which is celebrating its... read more
January 12, 2022
One of my favorite pursuits as an arts writer is keeping track of artists from Central Indiana who have moved on, especially to larger markets, such as L.A., Chicago or New York, to pursue their passion. One such individual is John F. Sarno, a playwright,... read more
January 11, 2022
How unfortunate it was that inclement weather and icy streets made for a sparse, yet enthusiastic audience on Saturday, when Carmel Symphony Orchestra, led by conductor Janna Hymes, presented “January Pops.” The concert was headlined by trumpeter, vocalist, actor and conductor Byron Stripling at the... read more
January 10, 2022
These days, I feel like I am doing a lot of catch up as far as reviewing the performances of many Central Indiana groups I have not seen for nearly two years due to the pandemic. A case in point was “Star-Crossed Lovers” presented by... read more
