October 28, 2019
Ever try to imagine what happened beyond the happy ending in the musical “Annie,” when the orphan is adopted by millionaire Daddy Warbucks? Wonder no more, because now you can see the musical and its sequel “Annie Warbucks” back to back, from November 14 through... read more
October 23, 2019
In a world in which sexual assault and violence against women is acutely and deservedly under the microscope thanks to the “Me Too” movement, media attention, and public education, the arts have also played a critical role in bringing attention to this pressing issue. As... read more
October 22, 2019
It was a banner weekend for people of color on the Indianapolis theatre scene. Thai American playwright Prince Gomolvilas’ “The Brothers Paranormal” opened Friday at Fonseca Theatre Company, a platform for minority voices. On that same night, Indiana Repertory Theatre presented the Midwest premiere of... read more
October 21, 2019
History was made Friday at the grand opening of Fonseca Theatre Company‘s new home in the Basile Building at 2508 W. Michigan Street, located in the Haughville neighborhood on Indy’s West Side. Less than a year and a half following his departure from Phoenix Theatre,... read more
October 16, 2019
Carmel High School 2012 grad Joel Kirk said that his passion for theatre was conceived when he was approached by Laura Palmer, then a student director of one-act plays, who recognized his talent and insisted he audition for one of her shows, which he did,... read more
October 8, 2019
As a dedicated fan of the Broadway musical, I was in total bliss during “Vienna to Broadway” a Printing Partners Pops Series concert presented by the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, led by maestro Jack Everly, on Saturday at the Hilbert Circle Theatre. The concert focused on... read more
October 5, 2019
The downside of reviewing theatre for as many years as I have is, inevitably, I see the same plays and musicals multiple times. In some cases, it’s a chore, but other times, it is a complete joy. Such is the case with “Mamma Mia!” presented... read more
October 3, 2019
The first time I saw the classic musical, “Fiddler on the Roof,” was in 1967, when I was a young theatre student. Since then, I have seen it multiple times, both professional and non-professional productions, and obviously, never tire of it. On Tuesday, I saw... read more
