October 8, 2021
Indianapolis actor Logan Moore, who along with many other performers was prevented from practicing their beloved craft during much of the pandemic, returns to the stage in the title role in “Phantom,” through Nov.-21 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre. The musical, an adaptation... read more
October 6, 2021
Adding to the richness and vitality of the local theatre scene through its mission and programming is American Lives Theatre, a professional theatre founded in 2019 by artistic director Chris Saunders. Following its mission to “engage, provoke, and entertain by presenting a mirror to Indianapolis,... read more
September 24, 2021
There are few, in any, local performers who can claim a mentor, much less a dear friend, like legendary singer Marilyn Maye, but singer Roger Schmelzer holds that treasured distinction. And no one was more pleased than Maye when she heard he booked his... read more
September 20, 2021
2021-22 The Cabaret Season performers – L. to R. Megan Hilty, Flor de Taloache, Telley Leung, The Skivies, Lasana Kazembe, Well- Strung, Beth Leavel, and Ana Gasteyer – Courtesy of The Cabaret. Used with permission. Despite the curve thrown by the... read more
September 15, 2021
I have written previously about the intersection that is frequent in my encounters with people in the arts community. One of my most unique experiences was acting in a film titled “Witch House,” directed by Indy auteur Bobby Easley, who is also a screenwriter-producer-actor and... read more
September 5, 2021
Theatre lovers everywhere, including yours truly, were elated to hear recent news that all 41 legendary theatres from Midtown to Lincoln Center that have sat empty during the pandemic since March 20, 2020 will soon reopen to full capacity. “Waitress” and “Hadestown” re-opened Thursday and... read more
September 2, 2021
There are a variety of reasons I wanted to see the concert version of “Oak Island,” a musical presented at the 2021 IndyFringe Festival by American Lives Theatre, on Aug. 26 at IndyFringe Basile Theatre. Since Magic Thread Cabaret, of which I am artistic director,... read more
August 24, 2021
Writing about the performing arts gives me a front-row seat (on the aisle) to some of the best shows and access to some the biggest names in the entertainment business. Such was the case again the other day when I had an opportunity to chat... read more
