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Category: theatre review

We’re Off to See the Wizard

Posted on January 14, 2016

The challenge of taking an iconic film that has shaped countless lives and turning it into something that fits the stage is no easy task. I wasn’t sure what to expect when I settled into my seat at Clowes Memorial Hall for opening night of The Wizard of Oz in Indianapolis. A quick internet search…

Review: Cirque Dreams Holidaze

Posted on December 16, 2015

Music. Magic. Mayhem. It’s always hard to define and review a Cirque show. They are a little bit of everything – acrobatics, aerials, juggling, feats of strength, dance, music, mystery – you get the drift. They defy definition and require you to just sit back and enjoy. Much like other Cirque shows I’ve seen, Cirque…

Jersey Boys…Oh, What a Night!

Posted on March 5, 2015

For a minute, I thought about just going back and finding my old reviews for Jersey Boys and just republishing them. Because, let’s be honest, my love for this show has not diminished since the first time I saw it come to life on stage. But, that wouldn’t be fair to this awesome cast, so…

Memphis Lives in Me

Posted on February 3, 2013

There are very few musicals that I go into knowing basically nothing about them. Memphis, however, was one of those shows. I vaguely knew it was about a white DJ playing black music in the 50’s in Memphis, but that’s about it. What I didn’t know was that it would be a heart-breaking, challenging, emotional two…

Oh, What a Night

Posted on January 13, 2013

Last night I was lucky enough to see Jersey Boys at the Murat Theatre at the Old National Center (whew, that’s a mouthful). This is actually the second time I’ve seen the show, and I loved it just as much this time as a couple years ago. If you don’t know, Jersey Boys is the…

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