January 8, 2019
First of all, let me say, I lived the 70s. The fashion, the hair, disco, the whole nine yards. I was in my 20s and early 30s, so it was a fun, lighthearted era, but compared to the momentous 60s that preceded it, it was... read more
December 27, 2018
Having seen ten holiday performing arts events prior to attending the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir’s annual “Festival of Carols” at the Palladium on Saturday, Dec. 22, I felt like I had run a marathon. It wasn’t that I did not appreciate every single event; however, being... read more
December 20, 2018
Rarely have I witnessed so much mutual love and connection as I did while attending “A Very Lillian Baxter Christmas,” not only from the performers on stage, but also from the sold-out crowd in attendance Monday at The White Rabbit Cabaret in Indy’s Fountain Square... read more
December 19, 2018
Recent Cutbacks, a New York-based production company, presents “KEVIN!!!!!,”a musical parody of the 1990 holiday classic film “Home Alone” for a second weekend Dec. 20-23 at The District Theatre in downtown Indy’s Mass Ave Arts & Theatre District. The show’s ensemble, which features Indy... read more
December 18, 2018
As I watched Indianapolis Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker” during a matinee performance Saturday at the Murat Theatre, the word that kept coming to mind was “exquisite.” I sat transfixed by the production’s dancers, choreography, live orchestra, costumes, sets, lighting and, of course, the story... read more
December 14, 2018
Following a tradition demands that you be consistent and maintain it, so like I have for many years, I couldn’t miss attending the annual Indianapolis Men’s Chorus holiday concert. The problem was that I was not available to see any of its regular performances on... read more
December 14, 2018
Some may debate that it is “The Best Musical of this Century,” which is a quote from former New York Times chief theatre critic Ben Brantley; however, having seen “The Book of Mormon,” at least three times myself, it is high on my list. The... read more
December 12, 2018
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra‘s annual holiday extravaganza, “IPL Yuletide Celebration,” conducted by Principal Pops conductor Jack Everly, which opened on Nov. 30 and continues through Dec. 23, is a bona fide hit. To read my observations of the show, see my review published Dec.1 on... read more
