Posts about: The Murat Theatre

Acclaimed ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Lives Up To Its Reputation

April 28, 2022

There’s a reason the musical “Dear Evan Hansen” has received so many accolades, including six Tony Awards, a cult following, and broken box-office records ever since it opened on Broadway in 2016. Evidence of its esteemed renown was on display on Wednesday in the North... read more

‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Actors Preview Musical Coming To Indy

April 23, 2022

“Dear Evan Hansen,” which has been declared “One of the most remarkable shows in musical theatre history” by The Washington Post, makes its Indianapolis premiere at Old National Centre April 26 – May 1. Presented by Broadway in Indianapolis, the musical features a book by... read more

‘Mean Girls’ Musical Is Faithful To Film It’s Based Upon

March 31, 2022

For fans of the 2004 film “Mean Girls,” who consider themselves purists and skeptical of a stage musical version, have no fear. Not only does “Mean Girls” get it right, in some ways, it even surpasses its namesake. I had the pleasure of attending Tuesday’s... read more

Touring ‘Les Mis’ features spectacular vocal performances

March 16, 2018

I have lost count of the number of times I have seen the enduring musical “Les Misérables.” starting with the original Broadway production in 1987, and most recently, a superb 2014 Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre production. But hands down, Cameron Macintosh’s imposing North American Tour... read more