March 30, 2017
The last time conductor Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra appeared at The Palladium was in February, 2, 2013 during its inaugural season. The world renowned orchestra, led by Lockhart since 1995, returns to the Carmel, Indiana venue Sunday, April 2, 7.p.m. for... read more
March 29, 2017
“Motown The Musical,” directed by Charles Randolph-Wright and presented by Broadway in Indianapolis, opened in Indianapolis at the Old National Centre, Tuesday. After the performance, I spoke with Chester Gregory who plays Motown founder, Berry Gordy. “This was the best audience we have had so... read more
March 24, 2017
I have a very special place in my heart for “Man of La Mancha” because it was among the first Broadway musicals I saw as a college theater student. Since then, I’ve seen numerous professional, community and educational theater production. A timeless work, I never... read more
March 23, 2017
Actor, singer, dancer Chester “Chess” Gregory has gone from one show to another ever since he graduated with B.F.A. in theater from Columbia College in Chicago. Now appearing in the national tour of “Motown The Musical.” Born and raised in Gary, Indiana, Gregory will soon... read more
March 22, 2017
Prior to being named as general director of Indianapolis Opera, David Craig Starkey was artistic, and general director of Asheville Lyric Opera which he founded in 1999. Holding a Master of Music degree (1995) in Opera performance from The Jacobs School of Music at Indiana... read more
March 16, 2017
An important advantage of publishing my blog on my own website, is the freedom I have to write about anything I choose to instead of covering an assignment picked by an editor of a publication or a website. I also don’t have to be concerned... read more
March 6, 2017
During introductory remarks at Saturday’s performance of the world premiere of “An American in Paris Live!,” Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Principal Pops conductor Jack Everly made an exciting revelation. He said that the long lost orchestration of the 1951 musical film score had finally been located... read more
March 1, 2017
For those in the bloom of their youth during the often tumultuous 60s in which it is set — “Jersey Boys,” sparks pure nostalgia. The Tony Award-winning jukebox musical, which tells the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, opened February 28 and continues... read more
