Priority list includes a Simpsons-sparked play at the Phoenix, lunch with the ISO, more
From the very contemporary to the downright old-timey, here are some A&E picks for the week.
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Review: Audra McDonald with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
The multi-Tony winner’s talents remain as glorious as ever—her voice as rich, her persona as warm, and her selection of material as impeccable.
Ticket giveaway: John Fogerty
Ready to play? Today? Then enter hear to win seats to see the man behind “Centerfield,” “Proud Mary,” and more.
Priority list includes the Rolling Stones, Audra McDonald, more
One of England’s greatest exports celebrates Independence Day at the greatest sports venue in the world.
REVIEW: Gregory Hancock’s ‘La Casa Azul’
For this world premiere, Hancock serves as composer, co-lyricist, costume designer, choreographer, director, and producer. Short of Bugs Bunny playing every position in “Baseball Bugs,” it’s difficult to find examples of a single artist wearing so many hats.
A&E priority list includes PopCon, an original musical, more
At Conner Prairie, the Symphony plays “Pictures at an Exhibition” while pictures are created for an exhibition.
Thoughts on EPTC’s ‘The Cherry Orchard’ and Wisdom Tooth’s ‘Jason and (Medea)’
Two Indy theater companies tackle old tales with fresh results.
A&E Roundup: Wilcher hits the road, a trio of Sondheim shows, cat videos, more
Bon Voyage to Claire Wilcher, a local actress taking an RV to every ComedySportz venue in the U.S. Plus, Theatre on the Square sets 2015/16 season.
Ticket giveaway: Summer Stock Stage’s ’25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’
Win tickets to the musical that asks the question: How do you spell syzygy?
Priority list includes ‘Idiot’ singers, Heartland Film Fest rewind, more
Plus a summer celebration at the Indianapolis Museum of Art that offers an opportunity to ditch those paintings that have been parked in your attic.
Making a meal at Zoobilation
I’ll leave it to a mathematician to tell you all the possible meals you can make from the offerings at Zoobilation. Instead, I’ll just outline one.
Why Christopher Lee matters (to me)
Bow down Jason, Michael Myers, Freddie Krueger, et al. A master has passed.
Review: ‘Dirty Dancing’ at Clowes Hall
The time of my life? Heck, I didn’t even have the time of my night.
A&E priority list includes Zoobilation, Pride Fest, more
Also this week, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra finishes its season…and drops in at the Palladium.
Review: ‘American Idiot’ at the Phoenix Theatre
The Green Day musical is far more than a musical complaint session. It’s a terrific, intensely rocking piece of musical theater, worthy of a place on a short list with “Hair” and “Hedwig and the Angry Inch.”
A&E priority list includes two rock musicals, a batch of hot comics, more
Janeane Garofalo, Kyle Kinane, Doug Benson and Michael Che among Limestone Comedy Festival talent. “Jesus Christ Superstar” and “American Idiot” blast into local theaters.
Ticket giveaway: ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’
BobDirex stages the Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice perennial rock musical. Here’s a chance to score some seats.
A&E Roundup: Pork education, Pat McAfee on stage, more
Plus the debut novel for a UIndy student, what’s coming from the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, and a new downtown mural.
Ticket giveaway: ‘I’ll See You in My Dreams’
Win run-of-show tickets to the new film stars Blythe Danner, Sam Elliott and June Squibb.
What to do this week? Priority list includes beer at Conner Prairie, sweet soul music, more
Also, professional dancers from the Joffrey Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, and more are paired with young talent at the Tarkington.