November 14, 2022
Not only is homegrown soprano Angela Brown one of the opera world’s most accomplished singers, but she is also regarded as an Indianapolis community treasure. That sentiment was clearly expressed by an electrified audience when she sang the title role in “Tosca,” presented by Indianapolis... read more
November 1, 2021
There is no artist in Indiana who can capture the essence of another country’s culture as effectively or wondrously as Gregory Glade Hancock, artistic director of Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre. Just as he did in 2019’s “La Casa Azul,” an original musical about artist Frida... read more
November 19, 2019
There is a reason “Elixir of Love” is one of his most-produced operas and seen frequently all over the world. Audiences never tire of exploring themes of love and always enjoy a good love story, and the crowd present for the Indianapolis Opera production of... read more
October 5, 2019
The downside of reviewing theatre for as many years as I have is, inevitably, I see the same plays and musicals multiple times. In some cases, it’s a chore, but other times, it is a complete joy. Such is the case with “Mamma Mia!” presented... read more
July 11, 2019
As a performing arts blogger, one of my favorite topics is arts administration. Currently serving as the managing director of Magic Thread Cabaret and having been in the same role at a community theatre and ballet company, I am deeply familiar with the challenges of... read more
September 19, 2018
From my unique vantage point, the performing arts scene in Central Indiana is as varied as it is comprehensive. Evidence of that perspective is the diversity and scope of the productions I saw this past week. They included a preview of the Indianapolis Opera’s “La... read more
September 11, 2018
Cristina Bakhoum Sanchez said that when she was a young girl, the first time she was given a $10 bill she purchased an album featuring The Three Tenors, consisting of Plácido Domingo, José Carreras, and Luciano Pavarotti. It was their record that began her... 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
