December 14, 2021
Since opening its new facility more than three years ago, I continue to be curious about the programming at Phoenix Theatre, the advancement of its mission, the artists who work there, and its enhanced technical capabilities and production values. That curiosity continues to be rewarded,... read more
December 8, 2021
A 35-year-old holiday spectacular that has become one of Central Indiana’s most popular, if not revered, entertainment attractions has returned after a year off due to COVID-19. With a new sponsor’s name attached to it, AES Indiana Yuletide Celebration, presented by the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra,... read more
December 6, 2021
It’s not that “Small Mouth Sounds,” a gem of a play by Bess Wohl, is not, in itself, the main attraction and rightly so. But for someone whose task as a theatre reviewer is to evaluate the caliber of acting in any given production, I... read more
December 1, 2021
Like everyone else, I was in lockdown this time last year and not able attend the various holiday shows I regularly review due to pandemic cancellations. Happily, thanks to COVID-19 vaccines, most of the local presenters are back in business and operating at full speed.... read more
November 29, 2021
It is always gratifying to see new theatres emerge in Central Indiana. Not only do they provide more opportunities for local artists to practice their craft, they also give audiences more options for experiencing live theatre and works they may not be exposed to otherwise.... read more
November 22, 2021
One moment she was a sultry chanteuse and the next, an X-rated stand-up comedian, cementing her status as a one-of-a-kind, no-holds-barred entertainer. Playing to a modest-sized crowd of obvious fans, singer-songwriter-musician Storm Large demonstrated she is anything but conventional during her concert on Friday at... read more
November 17, 2021
Storm Large – Courtesy of Laura Domela. Used with permission. Major artists and celebrities I interview are typically extremely busy and almost never available to chat on weekends, so it was with great delight on a recent Sunday night that I had the chance to... read more
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
