On Monday, September 24th 2012 at The White Rabbit Cabaret at 8:00pm
A Squared Industries presents
THE SOFT MOON
Tickets are $7 adv and $8 day of. 21+ with ID.
The White Rabbit Cabaret
1116 Prospect Street
Indianapolis, IN 46203
Arts
IRT’s 2012-2013 Season in Full Swing
The Indiana Repertory Theatre kicked off its 41st season with a new take on the old classic Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde. The upcoming season will feature Grammy-winning vocalist Sylvia McNair in an unforgettable production of Stephen Sondheim’s A Little Night Music;”updated classics like A Midsummer Night’s Dream; a world premiere by James Still; a remarkable debut from playwright Matthew Lopez and the return of Millicent Wright as the voice of Charlayne Woodard. The IRT promises to inspire, entertain and move its audiences with another great year of the highest quality of professional theatre artistry.
Founded in 1972, the IRT is the largest and leading fully professional not-for-profit theatre in the state and has grown into one of the leading regional theatres in the country. The IRT continues to be one of the top-flight cultural institutions in the city and state, providing experiences that engage, surprise, challenge and entertain.
IRT’s 2012-2013 One America Season Presents:
(1) Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher, from the novella Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
September 5-30
A smart, sexy and suspenseful new take on Stevenson’s look at the evil that lurks in the hearts of men.
Going Solo Festival
September 18 – October 13
This festival will feature two intimate one-actor plays, one yet to be announced.
(2) The Night Watcher, by Charlayne Woodard
September 20-October 15
Family ties reach beyond blood in this moving, one-woman piece by acclaimed playwright Charlayne Woodard. Investigating the social and cultural challenges that come with raising kids, Woodard’s tales of her “children” are transfixing and tragic.
(3) TBA – the second play in the Going Solo Festival has not yet been released.
(4) The House That Jack Built, by James Still
October 30-November 25
The world premiere from IRT Playwright-in-Resident James Still takes us to a rambling Thanksgiving get together in Vermont where friendship and family are intertwined and memories of the past have a place at the table.
(5) A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens, presented by St.Vincent Health
November 25- December 24
Join Scrooge, Tiny Tim and a host of spirited ghosts in this timeless story of regret and redemption.
(6) Jackie and Me, by Steven Dietz, adapted from the book by Dan Gutman
January 11-February 16
A young boy’s school report on Jackie Robinson finds him travelling back in time to meet one of the most influential baseball players in history. But a strange twist gives him a unique understanding of the struggles faced by the first black man to play in the major leagues. T
(7) A Little Night Music, by Steven Sondheim
January 23-February 17
This captivating tale of romance and loss exquisitely reminds us: the best dance is done with a partner you love. Inspired by one of Ingmar Bergman’s most enchanting films,Send In The Clowns. Starring international vocalist Sylvia McNair.
(8) The Whipping Man, by Matthew Lopez
March 5-24
As the Civil War comes to a bloody close, a Passover Seder in a shattered antebellum mansion reveals hidden truths about the nature of freedom and the frailty of family. Everyone carries scars in this emotionally stirring period drama that binds three men whose world has changed forever.
(9) A Midsummer Night’s Dream, by William Shakespeare
April 10-May 12
Mistaken identities, love charms and magical encounters all run amok in Shakespeare’s classic comedy set in an Athenian forest inhabited by sprites, fairies and a group of amorous couples who change partners at the drop of a spell.
For more information, visit http://www.irtlive.com/.
A CHORUS LINE presented by Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre
A CHORUS LINE, in its final weekend at Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre in Carmel, is an American musical theatre staple. Written in the 1970’s, the musical tells the story of dancers auditioning for spots on “a chorus line” in a Broadway show. We learn about what brought the characters to dancing – in sequential order from childhood, to puberty, through the end of a dance career. Memorable songs include “One,” “Dance: Ten; Looks: Three,” and my personal favorite, “What I Did For Love.”
Under the direction of Ron Morgan (owner and director of Carmel’s Performer’s Edge Dance Theatre), this cast has created a stunning production of this classic piece. Amongst this (obviously) talented cast, some gave especially great performances:
- Julia Bonnett, Betsy Norton, and Laura Lockwood definitely deliver during “At the Ballet” – revealing stories about their own rocky pasts, but everything was always “beautiful at the ballet.”
- Nathalie Cruz, during “What I Did For Love,” had me smiling from the downbeat. As a performer myself, I’m always touched by a great performance of this song because of the truth in it. We all do what we do because we love it and you cannot regret that.
- And a special shout-out to Anne Beck’s solo dance number, it was electrifying.
The show itself was great visually, but on the night I attended there were obviously some audio issues and a few pitchy performances from cast members – which, no doubt, have most likely been resolved over the run of the show. However, not all dancers are singers and not every singer can dance, so that I am willing to forgive. That being said, I have to give a shout-out to all the dancers in this show – the main cast AND the cut dancers. I have done this choreography (I had to learn it for school!) and I give major props to anyone who can pull that off night after night – because it is really hard!
The show continues in its final weekend at Booth Tarkington Civc Theatre with performances tonight at 7pm and Saturday, September 22nd at 5pm.
Jersey Boys Return to Indianapolis, January 2013
Indianapolis welcomes the return of the Tony, Grammy, and Olivier Award-winning hit musical Jersey Boys to Old National Centre, January 9-20, 2013. The story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, a group of blue-collar boys from the wrong side of the tracks become one of the biggest American pop music sensations of all time. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide – all before they were thirty. Jersey Boys is part of the Broadway in Indianapolis series.
“I’m thrilled to bring JERSEY BOYS back to Indianapolis for its second engagement,” says Broadway in Indianapolis President, Leslie Broecker. “It was so exciting to see Downtown Indianapolis businesses booming in 2010 and we look forward to seeing the same economic impact this next time around.”
Tickets are on sale now and start at $27. Purchase your tickets and find show times at www.TicketMaster.com and www.BroadwayinIndianapolis.com, in person at the Broadway Across America Box Office downtown at 342 Massachusetts Avenue, Clowes Memorial Hall, The Old National Center Ticket Office, or by phone at 1-800-982-2787.
For more information, visit http://www.jerseyboysinfo.com/tour/.
The Rocky Horror Show at Footlite Musicals through October 7th
The Rocky Horror Show at Footlite Musicals
September 21st through October 7th
Book, Music and Lyrics by Richard O’Brien
“Let’s Do The Time Warp Again!!!” This deliberately kitschy rock ‘n ‘roll sci-fi gothic is a cult favorite. The musical tells the story of a newly engaged couple, Brad and Janet, getting caught in a storm and coming to the home of a mad transvestite scientist, Dr. Frank N. Furter, unveiling his new creation, a muscle man named Rocky Horror. A lively evening of theatre and one that you’ll never forget! The original Broadway production was nominated for the 1975 Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatrical Experience. Not recommended for children. Directed by Ryan Mullins.
Footlite Musicals
1847 N. Alabama Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Indulge Your Senses in Oranje 2012
This afternoon, while waiting for a friend in a hotel lobby, I caught myself staring at a painting on the wall simply labeled “Indiana Artist.” To me, the painting did not seem too intricate. Sure it had layers of various colors and differing brush strokes, but to me, it was nothing better than a kindergarten finger painting. I even said to myself, “How is that art?” Well, I answered my own question, and I can tell you where I learned the answer.
For the last eights years, I have made it a tradition to attend one of the most eclectic events in Indianapolis–an interactive, sensory overload art show better known as Oranje–Indulge Your Senses. This is the event that put people’s tastes in perspective for me. This is the event that helped me realize that people can look at the exact same object and see two very different things. This is the event that made me appreciate art in metals, art in paintings, art in sculpture, fashion, and music. This is the event that answered my question “How is that art?” It is art because someone feels it should be appreciated.
To purchase tickets online, visit http://oranje2012.eventbrite.com/. Prepare to pay for parking. For more information on Oranje, visit http://www.oranjeindy.com/. Tweet me when you get there.
Ain’t Misbehavin’ at The Athenaeum Theater September 20-30
Ain’t Misbehavin’ at The Athenaeum Theater
September 21-30
The inimitable Thomas “Fats” Waller rose to international fame during the Golden Age of the Cotton Club, honky tonk dives along Lenox Avenue, rent parties, stride piano players and that jumpin’ new beat, Swing. Although not quite a biography, AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ evokes the delightful humor and infectious energy of this American original as a versatile cast struts, strums and sings the songs he made famous in a career that ranged from uptown clubs to downtown Tin Pan Alley to Hollywood and concert stages in the U.S., Canada and Europe.
Assembled under the expert eye of director of Brenda Williams, AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ is one of the most popular, well-crafted revues of all time. Sometimes sassy, sometimes sultry, with moments of devastating beauty, AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ is simply unforgettable.
Tickets start at $15.
The Athenaeum Theater
401 East Michigan Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
SuperHappyMelancholyexpialidocious at IndyFringe Theatre
Following on the coat tails of his award-winning one-man show Losing My Religion: Confessions of a New Age Refugee, one of Jay Gabler’s (of the Twin CIty Daily Planet) top ten plays of 2011, Seth Lepore continues with the second part of his trilogy on the underbelly of the self-help movement.
SuperHappyMelancholyexpialidocious is a stranger-than-fiction satire about the war on thought. The underbelly of the self-help movement is exposed turning the happiness industry on its head. Think you know happiness? Think again!
From Texas megachurches turned motivational hothouses, to the latest testament of self-actualization from Oprah’s Book Club, nothing is safe from Lepore’s scrutinizing looking glass.
When: Saturday, September 15 at 8:00 PM
Where: IndyFringe Basile Theatre 719 E St Clair Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202
How Much: $10 general, $8 students. Tickets are available at http://indyfringe.org
Closer by Patrick Marber at Big Car Service Center on September 13-29, 2012
Right on the heels of its highly-acclaimed Fringe Festival showing, I Am Peter Pan, NoExit Performance, announces the 2nd production of their 12-13 season, Closer, by Patrick Marber. Directed by Tommy Lewey, this promises to be an uncompromising, brutal dissection of modern-day relationships and star-crossed love-lust collisions, in which sex is often the subject even when it’s not.
Big Car Service Center, located at 3819 Lafayette Rd. in Indianapolis, IN, will host Closer, opening on Thursday, September 13, and running through Saturday, September 29, for a total of nine (9) performances — performance dates and times to follow. Tickets are $20.00 for general admission, with $15.00 tickets offered to seniors and students [with valid ID].
THE PERFORMANCE DATES AND TIMES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
- Thu, Sept 13, 8:00pm
- Fri, Sept 14, 8:00pm
- Sat, Sept 15, 8:00pm
- Thu, Sept 20, 8:00pm
- Fri, Sept 21, 8:00pm
- Sat, Sept 22, 8:00pm
- Thu, Sept 27, 8:00pm
- Fri, Sept 28, 8:00pm
- Sat, Sept 29, 8:00pm
Big Car Service Center
3819 Lafayette Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46254
Civic Opens 98th Season with A Chorus Line
CIVIC THEATRE OPENS SEASON OF RAVES WITH A CHORUS LINE
2012-2013 Mainstage Season Premieres with Broadway Classic
Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre is set to draw the curtain on its 98th season with A Chorus Line. The nine-time Tony Award winning Broadway favorite will open Friday, September 7, and run through Saturday, September 22, at The Tarkington at The Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.
One of the longest-running American Broadway musicals of all time, A Chorus Line tells the story of 17 dancers, auditioning for the chance of a lifetime. On a bare stage, in an empty theatre, each character exposes every drop of sweat, every hour of training, every day of their lives to do what they’ve always dreamed of – dance.
A Chorus Line is based on the book by James Kirkwood and Nicholas Dante, with music from beloved American composer Marvin Hamlisch, who passed away earlier this month. Theatergoers will enjoy famed hits like “What I Did for Love” and “One.”
Don’t miss the chance to see this singular sensation on a local stage! Showtimes are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7pm, last Saturday at 5pm and Sundays at 2pm. Tickets are $44 for adults and $34 for youth, 17 and under. This show contains adult content and is not suitable for children.
Tickets – http://www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org/tickets/production.aspx?PID=1504
The Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre is one of the 10 largest active community theaters in the United States and has been a vital part of the city’s cultural landscape for 95 years. For more information about the largest community theater in Indiana, go to http://www.civictheatre.org/