January 10, 2020
I have stated it before, but it bears repeating, that an occupational hazard of reviewing theatre is seeing the same play or musical multiple times. However, whenever I encounter a work I have seen previously, I always judge it on its own merits. Such is... read more
January 7, 2020
Near the end of November, I spent four days in New York City, where I saw three Broadway musicals. With pleasant memories still fresh in my consciousness, I was enthralled with “La Vie on Broadway” presented by Dance Kaleidoscope here in Indy. I attended Friday’s... read more
December 16, 2019
In an effort to comprehensively cover the performing arts in Central Indiana, I try to, at least, be aware of every company and organization presenting them, even if it is not possible to attend every single show. Occasionally, however, one will elude me and such... read more
December 13, 2019
You’ll not see me among the first in line at an Apple store to purchase the newest iPhone or at Walmart on Black Friday to buy a wide-screen TV. Fortunately, delayed gratification isn’t an issue for me, which also applies to seeing blockbuster films on... read more
December 9, 2019
Fans of Bryan Fonseca’s unconventional sense of humor, political views and affection for Christmas will be pleased to know his sensibilities are alive and well in “A Very Bryan Christmas.” Essentially, a variety show, it is currently playing at Basile Theatre, the new home of... read more
December 4, 2019
My very first time in New York City was in 1979. I went there to reunite with my college theatre school buddy, Emmy Award winner Julia Barr. At the time, my fellow Fort Wayne, Indiana native was a daytime-TV star on the popular soap opera... read more
November 19, 2019
There is a reason “Elixir of Love” is one of his most-produced operas and seen frequently all over the world. Audiences never tire of exploring themes of love and always enjoy a good love story, and the crowd present for the Indianapolis Opera production of... read more
November 16, 2019
Colossal. Enormous. Gigantic. Mere words cannot adequately describe the monumental size, scale and scope, much less the brilliance, of Richard Wagner’s towering epic opera “Parsifal.” I made the trek to Indiana University Bloomington to see the production, presented by the Jacobs School of Music at... read more
