Lou Harry gives a rundown of current Broadway productions: King Kong, Mean Girls, and more
Having already had a busy 2018, Jackson will make his way to Black Circle Brewing Co. on Saturday, Nov. 10 for a stand-up performance.
Slated for Sunday, Nov. 4 at the White Rabbit Cabaret, Nasty Women Flip the House will bring together some of the Midwest’s funniest women for a showcase aimed at urging Hoosiers to vote.
It's easy to see why this production of Rocky Horror is a fan favorite. From beginning to end, it honors the classic versions by seamlessly, and innovatively, incorporating cinematic effects and live performance. It's also a stellar production on its own merit without the rich cultural history.
Q Artistry brings 'Cabaret Poe' to the Phoenix Theatre this year. It's the 10th anniversary for the production; their first in the new venue.
We talk with Kevin Powell and Anthony Radford about the Sons exhibition at Central Library and check out URBANSCREEN's Urban Light-Art Show, among many other activities during a weekend full-to-the-brim with arts.
Innovative community festival highlights existing communities and history in an area experiencing rapid redevelopment.
"Greatriarchs of the Monon16: Pearl Carter" by Abi Ogle
"Bright Star" is an excellent fit for the Phoenix theater, maybe the best they've hosted in the venue, says reviewer Lou Harry. It’s a tuneful, unchallenging tale with its heart on its sleeve, peopled with a first-rate cast and given a warm production.
For the fourth consecutive year, Central Indiana theater companies will sync up to perform the works of William Shakespeare for an annual Bard Fest.
Diann Ryan reprises her role as America’s best known sex therapist in Becoming Dr. Ruth, by Mark St. Germain, through Sept. 30 at Epilogue Players.
In their debut production, Fonseca and company are offering a relevant piece of limited-shelf-life theater. It’s theater for right now. Urgent. Confrontational. Relevant
This production of the Puccini classic gains enormously its production values and from the talent of its cast.
One of the busiest and most versatile actors in Indianapolis, you can find Ryan Bennett onstage and behind the scenes at venues throughout the city.
Steve Budd’s one man show explores the difficult territory of relationships.
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Ongoing coverage of the 2018 IndyFringe Festival including reviews and show updates. Check back often. We'll be attending and reviewing shows throughout the festival, Aug. 16-26.
The former Phoenix producing director's theater is serving up progressive fare with his new theater company.
There are issues addressed in this play, but not in a strident, one-dimensional way.
A hospital patient's unusual love interest has her head over heals; her psychotic doctor, on the other hand, wants to put the kibosh on this tryst.
Watching the stand-up of Stewart Huff is like watching a tightrope walker. He balances cynicism with sweetness but never once falls off the rope.
Thinking something that mixes Shakespeare and zombies might be a barrel of laughs? Thou wouldst be mistaken.
A clown’s story comes to life in Corteo arriving at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis this weekend.
special section
Ongoing coverage of the 2018 IndyFringe Festival including reviews and show updates. Check back often. We'll be attending and reviewing shows throughout the festival, Aug. 16-26.
The former Phoenix producing director's theater is serving up progressive fare with his new theater company.
A clown’s story comes to life in Corteo arriving at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis this weekend.
Comedian and Daily Show correspondent Ronny Chieng reflects on recent string of successes ahead of his Wednesday night show at White Rabbit in Fountain Square.
At a recent Friday morning rehearsal for Dance Kaleidoscope’s Soul Sisters, coming to the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel Aug. 4-5, dancers are making last minute adjustments and running back and forth in period clothes that hearken back to the 1930s.
Indianapolis-based performer and choreographer Tommy Lewey will bring his production "Red Couch" to the Acco Fringe Festival in September.
It’s The Cabaret’s first full season in their swank new venue at 924 Pennsylvania Street.
You could call it a collaboration between Indianapolis and Carmel Arts Communities.
To appreciate this face, a bit of Broadway knowledge might be helpful.
Summit Performance Indy’s first production succeeds on all levels.
Absurdist theater, a bizarrely beautiful stage, and compelling conversation
The new theater company will soon have a permanent home in Broad Ripple.
Fonseca got some help from longtime supporter Frank Basile in this new project.
As Bryan Fonseca announces the formation of a new theater company, new questions are being asked of the Phoenix Theatre.
Indiana Humanities will drag history out of the closet in their sixth annual event.
This Eclipse production features strong performances and unwavering energy
A one-night-only performance of Hoosier inflected country music and a run of Forbidden Broadway are in the offing.
If you open your ears and let your eyes slightly un-focus, you can believe you are there in the studio with Elvis, Carl Perkins, Elvis Presley, and Johnny Cash.
Bryan Fonseca will become producing director emeritus, while Bill Simmons will become artistic director.
This riveting production is the Phoenix's second in their new venue.
A look at the contemporary burlesque troupes in Indianapolis 15 years after the genre's local revival.
For nearly twenty years, the model, dancer, vedette, author, actress and fashion designer has stuck mostly to big cities like Paris, New York, London and L.A. when performing.
Burlesque performers have entertained Indianapolis audiences for nearly 150 years.
Maybe you’ll also inspire other artists (and your artist friends) to explore their talents as well.
The Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre has a spartan look that communicates its mission.
The play is based on Barbara Ehrenreich’s book Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting by in America.
The move from 749 N. Park Ave. to 705 N. Illinois St. is an exciting time for the performing arts organization.
