February 28, 2020
I first met former Indy resident and now Chicago-based director Mikael Burke when he was actively involved with NoExit Performance. Eventually, he left the city to attend graduate school at The Theatre School at DePaul University in Chicago, where I last saw him when I... read more
February 27, 2020
For a healthy dose of unadulterated mirth and pure escapism, you simply can’t do better than experiencing the joy and glee that comes from seeing “The Play That Goes Wrong,” now playing at Clowes Memorial Hall through March 1. Presented by Broadway in Indianapolis, I... read more
February 26, 2020
As it turns out, musical theatre and cabaret star Faith Prince is no stranger to the Indianapolis area and may see lots of familiar faces in the audience when she joins fellow performers Andrea McArdle, Maureen McGovern and Donna McKechnie for “4Girls4: Broadway’s Leading Ladies”... read more
February 24, 2020
I have had the great pleasure of reviewing numerous performing arts events at the Palladium, located at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel, ever since it opened in 2011. During that time I have witnessed many bravura performances by some of the most... read more
February 22, 2020
Originally from Liverpool, English actor Chris Lanceley said he grew up watching American television shows such as “Frasier” and “Friends.” It was the latter that inspired him to move to America, but it was a British comedy, “The Play That Goes Wrong,” that is giving... read more
February 1, 2020
Try as I may, it is impossible to cover every performing arts event in a market where the options continue to grow. Sometimes my schedule is full or I am simply not aware of certain productions. Such was the case of Summit Performance Indianapolis’ “Be Here... read more
January 30, 2020
During the course of my career, I have my met my share of celebrities, including a few presidents and Hollywood and Broadway starts galore. Being human, I admit, some have left me starstruck. One such luminary is Rita Moreno, winner of all four prestigious awards... read more
January 27, 2020
I had the good fortune to see the smash-hit musical “Come from Away” on Broadway in NYC in late November, so I was doubly blessed to see it again with the North American tour presented by Broadway in Indianapolis on opening night January 21 at... read more
