July 31, 2017
I was in Chicago earlier this month and while there I looked up Mikael Burke who is a director, deviser, and educator, currently pursuing his MFA in Directing at The Theatre School at DePaul University in Chicago. I reviewed several shows Burke had directed while he was... read more
July 28, 2017
Each year, since its origination in 2009, I have covered The Songbook Academy sponsored by the Great American Songbook Foundation and founded by five-time GRAMMY nominated entertainer, Michael Feinstein. The week-long summer high school intensive, which took place July 15-22, concentrates on the jazz, pop,... read more
July 18, 2017
Like most other local reviewers I was particularly impressed with the chorus that represented the “Notre Dame Choir” in BOBDIREX, aka Bob Harbin’s, latest masterpiece, “The Hunchback of Notre Dame. It ran June 23 – July 9 at Marian University Theatre. Responsible for overseeing the... read more
July 13, 2017
Last week prior a Chicago business trip, it occurred to me that while there I should review a show. Thanks to the good folks at Broadway in Chicago, who have graciously invited me to cover openings of shows in the past, I was able to... read more
July 2, 2017
Forty of the nation’s most talented teen vocalists from cities such as Los Angeles, Portland, Houston, Miami, New York City, Detroit, St. Louis and even some from central Indiana, will soon be making their way to Carmel, Indiana, July 15-22. They are coming to participate... read more
June 27, 2017
Last summer I was invited to participate in The Phoenix Theatre‘s Annual Pitch Night to hear a description of plays that were being considered for the current season and give them scores that would help the theatre decide what to stage. Of the various plays pitched.... read more
June 24, 2017
Bob Harbin who has produced a string of hits including “Billy Elliot,” “Jesus Christ Superstar,” “Hair,” and “Spamalot,” through his BOBDIREX production company, has scored another winner with his latest creation, “Hunchback of Notre Dame.” For the entire family, the musical, produced and directed by... read more
June 5, 2017
Fans who are familiar with Summer Stock Stage, an innovative musical theatre program that offers opportunities for area high school performers to hone and practice their craft, will especially appreciate the professional quality of ‘Spring Awakening.” The production is presented by Eclipse, an outgrowth of Summer... read more
