A&E priorities include Broadway legend, improvised theater, more
Chita Rivera and the Improvised Shakespeare Company among highlights.
Lou Harry
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Reviews: Season openers at the IRT and Phoenix
The first act of IRT’s “The Two Gentlemen of Verona” might make you wonder why the show isn’t produced more often. The second act makes it clear.
Critics react to ‘Spamalot’ cancellation
A high school in Pennsylvania nixed a production of the Monty Python musical due to “homosexual themes.”
DINING: Washington Street staple rises again under new name
Javier’s Hacienda takes over the spot formerly occupied by El Sol. And, yes, the donkey is still there.
LOU’S VIEWS: Actors Theatre creates a loverly ‘My Fair Lady’
A good production needs to treat these familiar characters as people instead of icons and the songs as spontaneous bursts of emotional truth, not as a greatest-hits package.
Heartland Film Festival surprises
When the fest announces its schedule, eyebrows may well be raised from those who think “truly moving pictures” is synonymous with “wholesome PG fare.”
IBJ ticket giveaway: Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra
Just name your favorite Aaron, Ludwig or Felix (which should give you some idea of the program).
Prine, Birbiglia on A&E priority list for Sept. 18-24
Legendary singer-songwriter John Prine and comedian Mike Birbiglia among picks for this week.
Ventriloquism! Red Solo cup! Butt tape! A Miss America Pageant recap.
Missed the fun from Atlantic City? Here are some highlights.
Dance Kaleidoscope senior dancer to retire
After more than 400 performances, Liberty Harris will end her DK run with the same show with which she began.
DINING: Sandwich shop pleases with cheeses
Thanks to a “Shark Tank” score, Tom + Chee is spreading. Thoughts on its first Indy location.
LOU’S VIEWS: Eiteljorg show evokes many stories
Annual “Quest for the West” exhibition stresses the familiar over the innovative. And that’s just how collectors like it.
Lou’s A&E priority list through Sept. 17
Indy Jazz Fest, Kevin Kline’s return to IU, and more among this week’s choices.
Mellencamp announces tour dates
Schedule begins and ends in Indiana with shows in South Bend and Indianapolis.
DINING: In the outpost of Zionsville, a trailblazing Cowboy gets cooking
While it might sound like a naughty “Blazing Saddles” villain, Salty Cowboy is actually a worthy addition to the town’s dining lineup.
LOU’S VIEWS: New/old Lichtenstein sculpture dominates IMA front yard
No question about it, “Five Brushstrokes” is bold. It’s also playful and welcoming.
An Indiana talent places on ‘So You Think’; another to dance with ‘Stars’
Did Valerie Rockey spark your interest in dance? There are plenty of options this season.
Lou’s A&E priority list for this week
A Colts kickoff concert, the Penrod Art Fair, and more highlight a week packed with options.
DINING: DIY restaurant Sushi Boss creates new roll model
It seems like every month, a new “pick-your-own-ingredients-and-move-down-the-line” eatery is opening, putting the pressure on diners rather than a chef to get the combination just right.