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
November 14, 2019
During the 1950s, I was a Catholic grade-school kid growing up in a blue-collar neighborhood in Fort Wayne, Indiana. There wasn’t much emphasis on the arts in my school, so my exposure came primarily through television. The only time I saw opera was when a... read more
October 31, 2019
Classical pianist, author, musicologist, arts patron and philanthropist Marianne Tobias will be presented with the Kathryn Taurel Women of the Arts Award, named in memory of outstanding arts volunteer Kathryn Taurel, at the Indianapolis Opera Ball. The event titled, “Elixer of Love,” will take place... read more
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
