November 25, 2016
Notwithstanding the fact that Carmel, Indiana native Mitchell Wray is a member of the cast, there are plenty of very good reasons to make the drive to Chicago to see “Finding Neverland.” A national touring production, presented by Broadway in Chicago, the musical is playing... read more
November 21, 2016
I escaped into high jinks comedy and heard vocal splendor when I attended an engaging Sunday matinee performance of “Barber of Seville,” presented by Indianapolis Opera at the Tarkington Theater on the campus of the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. “The Barber of... read more
November 18, 2016
“Cinderella,” the musical based on the 1957 television broadcast starring Julie Andrews, with music by the incomparable Rodgers & Hammerstein, has a fresh new face. It is now playing at Clowes Memorial Hall through Sunday, Nov. 20. I attended the national touring company production, presented by... read more
November 18, 2016
The Cabaret, one of Indy’s most popular destinations is moving. Housed at the Columbia Club since 2009, the popular night spot has announced that the Indiana Landmarks Center’s Cook Theater, located in the Old Northside neighborhood of Indianapolis, will be its temporary home during its... read more
November 16, 2016
It’s easily one of my favorite performing arts events and one I look forward to attending and writing about each year. This year’s eighth annual “Evening with the Stars,” presented by Indianapolis City Ballet and held Saturday at the Murat Theater at Old National Centre,... read more
November 15, 2016
There is a reason why the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music is celebrated all over the world for its excellence. And nowhere was that distinction more evident that in IU Opera Theater’s production of Giacomo Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly,” with stage direction by Lesley Koenig.... read more
November 13, 2016
The first time I saw Mitchell Wray perform in “The Velveteen Rabbit,” at the Indiana Repertory Theatre in 2014, I was struck by his strong stage presence and natural talent. Little did I know that I would eventually direct him in “Calder, The Musical,” a... read more
November 10, 2016
Following a contentious presidential campaign, “Cinderella,” with music by Richard Rodgers and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein, may well be a suitable antidote for those weary of post- election upheaval. Featuring a new book by Douglas Carter Beane, the 2013 Tony Award-winning Broadway musical will be... read more
