LOU’S VIEWS: Returnees from Christmases past
“A Christmas Carol,” “A Very Phoenix Xmas,” and “A Beef & Boards Christmas” all get regifted for the holidays.
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LOU’S VIEWS: Why Gilbert & Sullivan?
Thoughts on Indianapolis Opera’s “The Mikado.” Plus, the holiday season arrives early with Beef & Boards’ “White Christmas.”
Review: “Camelot”
The Lerner & Loewe warhorse is being given a solid, entertaining production at Beef & Boards.
LOU’S VIEWS: Bottoms Up Burlesque offers a strip down memory lane
Retro event proves more playful than provocative.
LOU’S VIEWS: Flagrant fouls make Globetrotter win dubious
Thoughts on the Globetrotters, Phoenix Theatre’s “Housewives of Mannheim,” and Beef & Boards’ “The Foreigner.”
LOU’S VIEWS: Symphony’s annual Yuletide show doesn’t need Vegas dress-up
When this year’s edition of “Yuletide Celebration” maintains its focus on the Indianapolis Symphony
Orchestra, guest host Maureen McGovern and the tap-dancing Santas, it’s as comforting as the
show has ever been.
LOU’S VIEWS: 7&7 + B&B = remarkable footwork
It might make some top 10 movie musicals lists, but it’s unlikely that “Seven Brides for
Seven Brothers” is on anyone’s list of favorite stage musicals. Which is why Beef
& Boards
Dinner Theatre’s current production of the show (running through Oct. 4) is so remarkable.
Backstagers play big role in what you’ll see in coming arts season
As part of this year’s A&E Season Preview, we thought we’d introduce you to some of the people behind the people on our
cultural front.
LOU’S VIEWS: In ‘Smoke on the Mountain,’ Sanders family shines
This week, more smoke on the same mountain at Beef & Boards and time going slowly at the Phoenix.
LOU’S VIEWS: IRT’s ‘Interpreting William’ needs rewriting
This week, William Conner on stage at the IRT and another chorus of "Tomorrow," courtesy of Beef &
Boards.
LOU’S VIEWS: Two ambitious shows yield mixed results
This week, two ambitious shows—a new musical at Beef & Boards and magic realism at the Phoenix
Year in review: 10 reasons I loved my job in ’08
Traditionally, as the year winds down, critics’ thoughts tend toward "best of the year" lists. But I’m feeling the need for
a more accurate label.
Beef & Boards stays popular by catering to audience, insisting on quality actors
Indianapolis-based Beef & Boards has survived 3-1/2 decades by giving viewers what they want. “We cater to our audience,”
said owner and artistic director Doug Stark. “I have no artistic problem with that.”