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‘Lombardi’ Proves Role Of A Lifetime For Veteran Actor

November 15, 2021

Don Farrell – Courtesy of Zach Rosing. Used with permission. Since 2011, when Actors Theatre of Indiana became a resident company of the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel, I have attended numerous productions featuring co-founder Don Farrell, an actor-singer-dancer. Having seen so much... read more

Brazilian All Stars Exude Joy In Palladium Debut

November 8, 2021

  Though I have yet to visit, my love affair with everything Brazil began when I saw the classic film “Black Orpheus” as a college student and shortly after became a fan of Sergio Mendes & Brasil ‘66 and singer Astrud Gilberto.  So, being immersed... read more

Drama Traces The Shared History Of Indiana Avenue and IUPUI

November 5, 2021

It was with great interest that I saw “The Price of Progress: The Indiana Avenue/IUPUI Story” on Thursday at the newly renovated Madam Walker Legacy Center. Located on famed Indiana Avenue, it is one of Indy’s premier historic sitHome – Madam Walker Legacy Center. Conceived by... read more

Carmel Symphony Orchestra Flourishes Under Janna Hymes’s Baton

November 3, 2021

A concert reflecting the diversity and accessibility of the programming that Carmel Symphony Orchestra (CSO), led by conductor Janna Hymes, specializes in will be offered in the “Masterworks 2” concert on Sunday November 13, at 7:30 p.m. at The Palladium at the Center for the... read more

Gregory Glade Hancock Premieres Another Masterpiece

November 1, 2021

There is no artist in Indiana who can capture the essence of another country’s culture as effectively or wondrously as Gregory Glade Hancock, artistic director of Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre. Just as he did in 2019’s “La Casa Azul,” an original musical about artist Frida... read more

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