It shouldn't come as a surprise that everything I saw on area stages this weekend had a Christmas focus. There was the 25th edition of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra's Yuletide Celebration, Actors Theatre of Indiana's "A Year with Frog and Toad" (which includes a song celebrating "Merry Almost Christmas"), the Leisure King's holiday program at the Cabaret at the Columbia Club (including an extended version of the "Jingle Bells, Batman smells" and a gargled version of "Silent Night"), Bobdirex's production of "Silver Bells, Silver Screen," and Cardinal Stage's "Santaland Diaries," which roadtripped from the company's home in Bloomington to make its Indy debut at the Indy Fringe Theatre.
Did you spend part of your weekend with any of these? Or did you try "Beef & Boards Christmas," "A Very Phoenix Xmas," or the IRT's "A Christmas Carol"? (All reviewed in this weeks IBJ here.)
Or perhaps you caught a "Nutcracker" or stopped in holiday-themed gallery show. Or went off the board for something that had nothing to do with Santa and company.
Whatever the case, share what you experienced this weekend.
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Sullivan, by the way, is a cute little town, and the Little Theatre on the Square is a nice theatre with a rich history. Jibby's is a neat little restaurant/bar around the corner which is fun before and after the show. The owner, TLC's Doug Wilson, happened to be there Saturday night.
Aside from the audience, the music and storytelling from John Prine and band was top notch. Jason Wilber's opening set was great too.
BUT the "Isiah" was RUINED by the drummers, who overshadowed the choirs (Symphonic Choir and two from Fishers HS). You couldn't hear the words, which were not printed in the bulletin, much to my disappointment.
They also skipped "Rose", again to my disappointment. So, we bought the CD (only $10, for a 2005 concert) which had both songs, so we could hear them.
Otherwise, a very good concert.
My daughter and I had the great fortune to be on the run crew for A Year With Frog and Toad. She ran a spotlight and I kept Frog's house changing stage left. Bradley Reynolds and Don Farrell are just delightful! Jessica, Kyra and John were a hoot! We are very proud to have joined this merry crew and look forward to many more years with Frog and Toad!