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
December 8, 2018
Given the propensity of offerings on the performing arts scene this and every holiday season, this is the busiest time for me. And since I love Christmas as well as Hanukkah traditions, I revel in the celebration of these holidays that are inherent in each... read more
December 4, 2018
I had the great pleasure of seeing Jane Lynch, best known as impervious coach Sue Sylvester on Fox’s “Glee,” her sidekick Kate Flannery, who played boozehound Meredith on NBC’s “The Office,” silky-smooth baritone Tim Davis, and the Tony Guerrero Quintet when they last appeared together... read more
December 1, 2018
Recently, I was asked how many Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra “Yuletide Celebration” productions I had seen during its 33-year history. Upon reflection, I realized that I had reviewed nearly all of them during my 40-plus years as a freelance writer. But I can say without reservation that... read more
November 28, 2018
I had read the book, first published in 1957, seen the 1966 TV animated-version and the 2000 movie version starring Jim Carrey, but I had not seen the musical interpretation. Prior to seeing “Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical” Tuesday night at... read more
