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Review: ‘American Idiot’ at Clowes Hall
The Green Day music-fueled show at Clowes Hall isn't just for members of its characters' demographic group. The Broadway show that “American Idiot” most recalls is “Movin’ Out.” That, too, focused on a group of friends who take different paths into the world.
IBJ A&E Road Trip: ‘Disney’s The Jungle Book’ at Chicago’s Goodman Theatre
We’re hitting the road for the world-premiere, pre-Broadway production directed by Tony-winner Mary Zimmerman.
Ticket giveaway: Ai Weiwei exhibition
Win tickets and a catalog for the Indianapolis Museum of Art’s special exhibition of work by the famed Chinese artist.
A&E priority list for April 4-10
Highlights for this week include a controversial artist at the IMA, an edgy hit play at the Phoenix, and more.
REVIEW: Humana Festival of New American Plays
Will Eno's "Gnit" hilariously highlights world premieres at Louisville's nationally recognized Humana Festival of New American Plays.
You-review-it Monday: Humana Fest, etc.
For me, the weekend meant a theatrical pilgrimage to the annual Humana Festival of New American Plays in Louisville. What did I miss back home in Indiana?
Restarting an arts engine in Louisville at Humana Festival
Lou Harry is exploring innovative ways to cover the arts this weekend as part of a team creating a here-today/gone-soon pop-up newsroom at the Humana Festival of New American Plays.
Ticket giveaway: Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s ‘Rite of Spring’
This week, win tickets to hear Stravinsky’s groundbreaking piece.
A&E priority list for March 28-April 3
A wide range of offerings, from “American Idiot” to Easter at the Zoo, make the recommended list.
Outside theater critics chime in on Indy experiences
While under no obligation to write about their experiences at the American Theatre Critics Association conference in Indianapolis last week, scribes from around the country can’t help but offer opinions.
ISO season: Cole Porter, Sandi Patty, Mario Venzago
The most surprising thing on the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s lineup isn’t the mix of classics and pops or the name of a guest violinist or pianist. Rather, it’s the return of former Music Director Mario Venzago.
Beauty and the teach: Robby Benson joins IU faculty
The vocal star of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” and 1970s film icon (“Ice Castles,” “Ode to Billy Joe”) to join telecommunications faculty.
You-review-it Monday
For me, the weekend included leading critics from around the country to just about every theatrical venue around Indy. What was happening elsewhere?
Critics conference journal #3: Cole Porter Room, IRT and Columbia Club shine
Sometimes, in looking at the artwork, we forget to admire the frame.
Critics conference journal #2: Content and context discussed by out-of-towners
The discussions were lively among journalists from D.C. to S.F. after seeing “The Lyons” at the Phoenix.
Critics conference journal #1: Defining theatrical Indy
“Is there something unique about Indianapolis theater?” ask early arrivers for the American Theatre Critics Association conference.
Sneak peek at upcoming Monument Circle ‘piano art’
This year, the American Pianists Association classical fellowship competition will have a visual art component. Take a look here.
Ticket giveaway: ISO’s ‘Pictures at an Exhibition’
Violinist Nicola Benedetti joins the ISO and Krzysztof Urbanski and you could be there.