May 13, 2024
It amazes me that Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein’s “South Pacific” which premiered on Broadway in 1949, endures as a classic musical with a message about racism that was ahead of its time and, sadly, still resonates today. Along with a full house... read more
May 12, 2024
Ensconced in the immense house of the venerable Clowes Memorial Hall on the campus of Butler University, it felt like a momentous, rarified experience when I attended an Indianapolis Ballet and Indianapolis Symphony Orchestr co production of Septime Webre’s “Romeo & Juliet.” Based on Shakespeare’s tragedy... read more
May 11, 2024
A devoted Sondheim fan, I am especially particular about how his work is presented but am pleased to report that the Indianapolis Opera production, directed by A. Scott, Perry, with lyrics and music by the late composer, more than did justice to his creation. In... read more
May 10, 2024
Destined to become the jewel in the crown of Hendrick’s County is Hendricks Live!, the new performing arts center located on Main Street in Plainfield, Indiana, west of Indianapolis, that celebrated its gala opening Thursday, May 2, 2024. Joining a crowd of 360 who filled... read more
May 8, 2024
One of the unique joys of my 50-year reviewing career has been all the musicals I have seen on Broadway as well as touring, regional and local productions. I have seen so many over the decades, that I ceased counting long ago. As far as... read more
May 7, 2024
After an eleven-year hiatus, musicals have returned to the Indiana Repertory Theatre in the form of “Little Shop of Horrors.” Billed as a “horticultural horror musical, I saw a performance of the offbeat work on the OneAmerica Stage, Sunday, April 28. Written by... read more
May 2, 2024
Though thoroughly entertaining, “Tina,” The Tina Turner Musical,” was also one of the most difficult to watch at times. Featuring the music of Tina Turner and portraying her life from her humble origins Nutbush, Tennessee, to her transformation into a rock and roll superstar, the national... read more
April 28, 2024
There are few shows that I have savored as much as I have Muppet Mania, presented by the Indianapolis Men’s Chorus on Sunday, April 21 at Marian University Theater. No longer just a traditional stand-in-place chorus, the IMC has been evolving into a group with productions... read more
