April 12, 2024
Because I have reviewed theatre, music and dance for over 45 years, I have seen some many works multiple times, but always find something unique about each. And though I cannot help making comparisons, I always try to judge each production on its own merits.... read more
April 9, 2024
Not only was Friday night at the venerable Jazz Kitchen special because it was the 30th Anniversary weekend of the venue, but it had been years since I attended a blues performance. But it wasn’t just an average presentation. This particular one, featuring the Ted... read more
April 6, 2024
As I viewed Tuesday’s opening night performance at Clowes Hall, of “Hadestown” the national touring company presentation of the multiple Tony winning musical. I could not help but reflect on its originality and its status as a true work of art. A sung through musical... read more
March 31, 2024
The words channel and inhabit are often used to describe effective performances of actors playing famous figures. In the case of actor-playwriter-choreographer Vanessa Severo, who plays the role of Mexican surrealist painter, Frida Kahlo in “Frida,,,A Self Portrait” at the Indiana Repertory Theatre Upperstage, there... read more
March 24, 2024
Now in its 52nd season, Dance Kaleidoscope lived up to its illustrious reputation Saturday night in its “New Voices” concert, held on the OneAmerica Stage at Indiana Repertory Theatre. Billing itself as Indiana’s premier contemporary dance company, DK’s concert splendidly reflected its mission to embody... read more
March 22, 2024
It had all the elements of a superlative contemporary opera and the art form in general — superb vocals, exceptional acting, compelling music and libretto, and exemplary production values, including appealing costumes, lighting and projections. Making “Yardbird” even more striking was the setting in which... read more
March 20, 2024
Two consummate entertainers with distinctly different styles graced the Hilbert Circle Theatre stage Friday for an Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Pops concert, titled “Frankie Moreno & Tony SeSare: Dueling Pianos,” which was led by conductor Jack Everly. And though flamboyant singer, songwriter, pianist, and recent “AES... read more
March 6, 2024
The first thing I noticed upon entering the Indiana Repertory Theatre lobby Sunday were the comforting sounds of music themes from 70’s sitcoms. It was a prelude to an entertaining afternoon enjoying “The Folks at Home,” a heartwarming dramedy about the joys and struggles of... read more
