April 18, 2020
I had the pleasure of meeting actor, writer and musician Jan Lucas in February at Fonseca Theatre Company. She was there, attending a performance of “Les Chanteuses,” a production of Magic Thread Cabaret, of which I am managing director. Having seen Lucas in several performances... read more
April 14, 2020
Having seen shows regularly since I was a child and reviewing countless music, theatre and dance events as an adult for many years, losing the experience of live performance due to the pandemic is a profound void in my life. In the meantime, however, since... read more
March 17, 2020
When it was announced on Thursday that Broadway was shutting down in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, I had a sinking feeling it would only be a matter of time before the same fate would befall theatres and venues in Central Indiana. In the days... read more
March 10, 2020
Agatha Christie fans and those who simply love mystery-thrillers in general will thoroughly enjoy the stage version of her 1934 novel “Murder on the Orient Express,” now playing on the OneAmerica Stage at Indiana Repertory Theatre. A co-production with Cincinnati Playhouse In The Park, I... read more
January 25, 2020
It doesn’t happen often, but when it does, it can be quite a challenge. I am not complaining, though, because few people get to experience the embarrassment of riches that I do. I am referring to the three back-to-back shows I took in over the... read more
January 7, 2020
Near the end of November, I spent four days in New York City, where I saw three Broadway musicals. With pleasant memories still fresh in my consciousness, I was enthralled with “La Vie on Broadway” presented by Dance Kaleidoscope here in Indy. I attended Friday’s... read more
October 23, 2019
In a world in which sexual assault and violence against women is acutely and deservedly under the microscope thanks to the “Me Too” movement, media attention, and public education, the arts have also played a critical role in bringing attention to this pressing issue. As... read more
October 22, 2019
It was a banner weekend for people of color on the Indianapolis theatre scene. Thai American playwright Prince Gomolvilas’ “The Brothers Paranormal” opened Friday at Fonseca Theatre Company, a platform for minority voices. On that same night, Indiana Repertory Theatre presented the Midwest premiere of... read more
