October 16, 2023
I have had an enduring affection for all things Brazilian ever since I first viewed the classic 1959 film “Black Orpheus” which I first saw when I was a college student. Shortly after, I discovered “Getz/Giberto,” a 1964 album by American saxophonist Stan Getz and Brazilian... read more
May 5, 2022
As music genres go, there is none as celebratory and festive as mariachi music. It’s a folk tradition that began around the 18th century, with roots in cities like Guadalajara and Mexico City. My love for mariachi music deepened during a trip to Mexico City... read more
March 19, 2019
American baritone Daniel Narducci will have a unique perspective when he plays the role of King Arthur in Indianapolis Opera‘s production of Lerner & Loewe‘s classic musical “Camelot,” presented at Schrott Center for the Arts at Butler University March 22-24. Narducci, 51, played the role... read more
March 6, 2019
When I review a show, I always make it a habit to observe the audience. Tuesday night, while sitting in Clowes Memorial Hall watching “The King and I,” I did my usual observations and was fascinated by how mesmerized and totally connected the audience seemed... read more
January 31, 2018
There are a few musicals I could see over and over again and the Tony & Grammy Award-winning “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical,” about the early life and career of the legendary singer/songwriter is one of them. I first saw it on Broadway in 2016... read more
January 28, 2018
The Tony & Grammy Award-winning Broadway hit “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical,” about the early life and career of the legendary singer/songwriter will make its Indianapolis premiere at Clowes Memorial Hall at the Butler Arts Center one week only, from January 30 – February 4.... 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 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
