IRT season to include ‘Red,’ ‘Good People’ and Shakespeare
“A Christmas Carol” and “The Giver” set to return, along with a Sherlock Holmes adaptation.
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Kentucky teams drive surge in demand for Indy’s NCAA regional
Demand for tickets and local hotel rooms spiked once it became clear that Kentucky and Louisville would meet in the Sweet Sixteen at Lucas Oil Stadium this weekend.
You-review-it Monday
Did you get to the one-minute play fest at the Phoenix? Hear the Symphony? Catch Cashore Marionettes at the CPA?
ISO announces stars for ‘Anything Goes’ concert
Broadway vets Rachel York, Gary Beach, and Judy Kaye to appear in May performances
LOU’S VIEWS: Dramatically different plays
The IRT’s “Other Desert Cities” and Acting Up’s “A Streetcar Named Desire” demonstrate how casting choices influence a play’s impact.
LOPRESTI: Milan miracle at 60
Two Indiana hoops legends recreate March magic exactly 60 years after the game that inspired "Hoosiers." Watch 77-year-old Bobby Plump sink that final shot—twice.
DINING: Yats replacement, Liberty Street, has what it takes
With proper care, “the restaurant where Mass Ave Yats used to be” should have its own positive reputation.
Review: ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’
Acting Up Production’s take on Tennessee Williams’ classic drama features a compelling Stella at its core.
You-review-it Monday: ‘Streetcar,’ ‘Other Desert Cities,’ and more
It was a weekend packed with theatrical offerings. What did you get to see?
Pence signs bill allowing state fair alcohol sales
The law ends a 67-year ban on selling alcoholic beverages at the Indiana State Fair, positioning Indiana to join 48 other states that allow the practice.
10 observations from the Public Library Association convention
Librarians from around the country converged on the Indiana Convention Center this week. Here’s a few things I observed after a visit to the Public Library Con.
IBJ Movie Night: ‘Draft Day’ with Kevin Costner
It’s a life-changing day for an NFL GM. IBJ sneak previews Ivan Reitman’s latest
LOU’S VIEWS: Dance Kaleidoscope explores undiscovered country (& western)
Even saddled with distracting costumes, DK shines in country show. Highlights include choreographer Cynthia Pratt’s “If I Needed You.”
DINING: Rockstone rolls into Fishers
Rockstone Pizzeria & Pub is yet another new northside pizza place. Is it worth a visit?
LOPRESTI: Wichita State can join perfect Hoosiers, not beat them
Championship team members, now grandfathers, don’t mind welcoming new unbeatens to their club.
Ticket giveaway: Shen Yun
Win a pair of tickets to see the touring celebration of Chinese dance at Clowes Hall April 18-20 at Clowes Hall.
State not liable for contractor in fair stage collapse
A Marion County judge has denied Mid-America Sound Corp.’s claim that the state is financially responsible for the cost of its defense and any judgments against it over the fatal 2011 Indiana State Fair stage collapse.
Indy’s Josh Kaufman finds his voice on ‘The Voice’
The last time you heard him here might have been while you were ordering a sandwich on Monument Circle.
Review: Stephanie J. Block at the Cabaret
The Tony-nominated Broadway star of “Drood” and the pre-Menzel Elphaba offered an evening of song…and an unexpected wardrobe change.
You-review-it Monday: DK goes country, ISO fires up ‘Firebird,’ and more
Did you catch “Ghost” at the Murat? Stephanie J. Block at the Cabaret? What did you see over the weekend?