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Uplifting ‘Finding Neverland’ combines spectacle with pathos

October 19, 2017

I saw the musical, “Finding Neverland” in November at the Cadillac Palace Theatre in Chicago. Nevertheless, I was pleased to have the opportunity to see the same touring production again on Tuesday. Presented by Broadway in Indianapolis, the show is playing at Clowes Memorial Hall... read more

‘Kinky Boots’ coming to Clowes with Timothy Ware as ‘Lola’

May 11, 2017

“Kinky Boots”  the hit musical that brings together four-time Tony® Award winner Harvey Fierstein (Book) and Grammy® Award-winning rock icon Cyndi Lauper (Tony Award winner for Best Score for “Kinky Boots”),  opens at Clowes Memorial Hall May 16 and runs through May 21 for a... read more

‘Motown The Musical’ glistens with vitality & verve

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

Gary native coming to Indy as a star of ‘Motown The Musical’

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

‘Jersey Boys’ demonstrates why it has longevity

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

Aaron De Jesus is a “Jersey Boys” veteran

February 27, 2017

The Tony and Grammy Award-winning hit musical “Jersey Boys,” the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons will make its return to Indianapolis to play Clowes Memorial Hall on February 28 through March 5, 2017.  The musical is presented by Broadway in Indianapolis. Directed... read more

‘Cinderella’ message resonates with the times

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