April 28, 2019
One of the American theatre’s most enduring plays, “You Can’t Take It With You,” is still as relevant today as it was in was when it premiered on Broadway in 1936 and played for 838 performances. A Pulitzer Prize-winner, the zany comedy, by Moss Hart... read more
April 26, 2019
During the past few months, I have thoroughly enjoyed seeing the Facebook posts of former Indy resident Daniel Klingler, who now lives in New York City, where he moved over a year ago to work on Broadway and in TV as a wig stylist. In... read more
April 24, 2019
Try as I may, I can’t recall ever having seen a musical with spousal abuse as one of its main themes, but then again, I am certain I have never seen one in which actual pies are made on stage either. But “Waitress” isn’t exactly... read more
April 24, 2019
There’s a reason why nearly 150 years later, “Swan Lake” remains a favorite of ballet companies, not to mention audiences, all over the world. And what better piece for Indianapolis Ballet, now in its second year, to showcase its virtuoso company, which continues to impress... read more
April 17, 2019
Over the years, I have had the great pleasure of seeing five-time Grammy nominee Michael Feinstein perform so many times, that I’ve lost track of the number, but when I do, I am never disappointed. Saturday was no exception. That’s when I saw Feinstein perform... read more
April 16, 2019
If ever there were a performer who encapsulates the qualities of a Broadway leading man, it is Ben Crawford. A singer-actor, he appeared Friday in “Broadway & Beyond” with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, led by conductor Jack Everly in a Printing Partners Pops concert at... read more
April 11, 2019
The Indiana Repertory Theatre commissions Indianapolis artist Kyle Ragsdale to create original paintings for each of its shows to use for marketing and playbills. Having been a long-time fan of Ragsdale’s distinctive work, I was curious about his collaboration with the IRT, one of two... read more
April 9, 2019
There is just something about tap dancing that has always captivated me. I suppose it has to do with the sound of tap shoes striking the floor in a form of percussion and its association with Broadway. In fact, the type of dancing featured in... read more
