December 4, 2017
I have said it before and I will say it again, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra‘s “IPL Yuletide Celebration” is the closest one can get to a Broadway-quality musical production in Indy, in terms of scope and the caliber of its talent—especially that of the stellar... read more
December 1, 2017
The 200-voice Indianapolis Symphonic Choir if performing its annual “Festival of Carols” at the Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts at Butler University Sunday, December 3 at 7 p.m. It will also be presented at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel... read more
November 30, 2017
Unless you have been living on another planet, you have no doubt seen the 1983 film, “A Christmas Story” and viewed it multiple times during the holidays on TV. Its worthy descendant, “A Christmas Story, The Musical,” featuring a national touring company is directed by... read more
November 30, 2017
Central Indiana is fortunate to have its share of holiday performing arts traditions which I’ve had the great pleasure of covering over the years. They include the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s “Yuletide Celebration,” Indianapolis Symphonic Choir’s “Festival of Carols,” Indiana Repertory Theatre’s “A Christmas Carol,”... read more
November 28, 2017
From the songwriting team behind the smash hit, Tony Award® -winning musical “Dear Evan Hansen” and the Academy Award-winning film “La La Land,” “A Christmas Story, The Musical”, brings the classic 1983 movie to hilarious life on stage in Indianapolis at Old National Centre Nov.... read more
November 23, 2017
For those who love an irreverent, yet affectionate mix of naughty and nice in their holiday entertainment, Phoenix Theatre presents “A Very Phoenix Christmas 12: Up to Snow Good.” An annual production, this year’s edition will run Nov. 24 through Dec. 23 at the theatre’s Livia &... read more
November 15, 2017
Anyone who has regularly read my coverage of the arts over the years knows how much of an advocate I am for emerging artists and how important it is for me to acknowledge their talent and provide them with exposure. Recently, while attending the Indianapolis... read more
November 7, 2017
Just when I thought that NoExit Performance, one of Indy’s most adventurous theatre groups, could not possibly be any edgier, it proved me wrong with its production of “1984.” I saw it opening night on Friday at a vacant building the company has converted into... read more
