You-review-it Monday
Thanks to all those who came to the pre-show discussion at the Patti LuPone concert. I was honored to host it and share the time with you. I hope to write more about later–and fill you in on next year’s…
Lou Harry
Articles
A&E: Hats Entertainment: IRT show mixes stories, music and headgear-WEB ONLY
This week, lessons in “hattitude” are taught at the IRT. Plus, some thoughts on “Spotlight 2009.” Generat ing more warmth than heat, “Crowns” (running on the Indiana Repertory Theatre main stage through June 2), shows what a good idea, a talented cast, uncluttered direction, and some pick-and-choose gospel classics can make out of underdeveloped material. […]
DINING: Disappointing meal begs question: How Polo can you go?-WEB ONLY
Like a true “Hoosiers”-loving Hoosier, I always pick a No. 16 seed to upset a No. 1 seed in the NCAA basketball tournament. I root for the underdog. So when I heard local owners were taking over a shuttered Steak & Ale restaurant, I was cheering them on. And when we decided to review eateries […]
DINING: Disappointing meal begs question: How Polo can you go?-WEB ONLY
Like a true “Hoosiers”-loving Hoosier, I always pick a No. 16 seed to upset a No. 1 seed in the NCAA basketball tournament. I root for the underdog. So when I heard local owners were taking over a shuttered Steak & Ale restaurant, I was cheering them on. And when we decided to review eateries […]
A&E: Hats Entertainment: IRT show mixes stories, music and headgear-WEB ONLY
This week, lessons in “hattitude” are taught at the IRT. Plus, some thoughts on “Spotlight 2009.” Generat ing more warmth than heat, “Crowns” (running on the Indiana Repertory Theatre main stage through June 2), shows what a good idea, a talented cast, uncluttered direction, and some pick-and-choose gospel classics can make out of underdeveloped material. […]
IBJ Movie Night: “Girlfriends Past”
In the mood for a free chick flick? Want to join us for a screening of the upcoming romantic comedy “Ghosts of Girlfriends Past” April 29 at AMC Castleton?
Just leave a comment here…
Want to see Sondheim?
On Thursday, April 30, Stephen Sondheim will be discussing his career in an on-stage interview with NPR’s Scott Simon at IU Auditorium in Bloomington.
Yes, it’s the same Stephen Sondheim who wrote…
Cultural road tripping
I spent a fair amount of yesterday at a meeting with representatives of tourism departments from around the state. Each touted his or her region’s attractions–from Lincoln Amphitheatre (back in action this year) to the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo,…
‘Spotlight,’ the rally, and optimism
Times are tough, no question about it. But four events over the last few days conspired to put me in an optimistic mood about the future of the arts in Indy.
That feeling may pass, but for today–inspired by last night’s Spotlight…
LOU’S VIEWS: Two ambitious shows yield mixed results
This week, two ambitious shows—a new musical at Beef & Boards and magic realism at the Phoenix
Arts rally on the Circle
Monday is/was (depending on when you are reading this) the Indy Culture Matters Rally on Monument Circle. Music starts/started at 11:30. Speakers at noon. I will be/was there. And I suspect many of you will/were be, too.
Enough of that. So share…
A&E: Two ambitious shows yield mixed results-WEB ONLY
This week, three ambitious shows-a new musical at Beef & Boards, magic realism at the Phoenix and a lesser-known classic at IU Opera. Beef & Boards has a history of doing the Tried & True. And there’s a very good reason for that. As a for-profit theater-a rarity-it relies on audiences and little else to […]
A&E: Two ambitious shows yield mixed results-WEB ONLY
This week, three ambitious shows-a new musical at Beef & Boards, magic realism at the Phoenix and a lesser-known classic at IU Opera. Beef & Boards has a history of doing the Tried & True. And there’s a very good reason for that. As a for-profit theater-a rarity-it relies on audiences and little else to […]
IBJ movie night: ‘Wolverine’
Summer’s coming, so why not start the film season with a big popcorn movie?
I’ve got passes to the April 30 midnight screening of “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” at Regal Village Park and Galaxy 14.
Want to go?
Just leave a note here stating…
Review: ‘Most Happy Fella”
I’ll admit that expectations played a big part in my experience of Indiana University Opera’s production of Frank Loesser’s “The Most Happy Fella” (running through April 18).
Many, many listens to the cast recording of the original 1956 original—plus a…
New ballet co. in town
IBJ reporter Kathleen McLaughlin chimes in with an update on efforts to launch a new Indianapolis ballet company:
The potential launch of a…
Arts Council CEO out. What’s next?
As the Arts Council of Indianapolis begins searching for a new CEO to replace outgoing Greg Charleston (See IBJ’s story here), the obvious question is: What are we looking for?
What should be the role of the Arts Council’s CEO…
Scoop: Beatles, Queen, the Dead…
If you’re looking for classical music at Conner Prairie this summer, well, you’d better look carefully.
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s soon-to-be-announced northside season is heavy on pop access, low on the traditional classical cannon. Is that a good thing or a…
Quotas in theater schedules?
The Denver Post offers a thought-provoking piece about “slot plays.” That is, an annual “African-American play” or “Hispanic play” that fills a regular slot in a theater’s schedule. Right now, to some eyes, the IRT is doing that with “Crowns” and the Phoenix with…
You-review-it Monday
It’s that time again.
Time to chime in with your A&E experiences from the weekend. I had a three-day run of catching “References to Salvador Dali Make Me Hot” at the Phoenix Theatre, the launch of “Treasure Island” at…