Theater stages musical under the big tent
The summer of 2020 has been challenging for everybody, but especially for people who sing for a living.
If you have COVID-19, singing seems to be a...
Article Category: Stage & Dance
Fort Wayne Civic stages musical of bubbly resilience
Legally Blonde The Musical centers on Elle Woods, a young, caring, and effervescent young college student. Her story unfolds when her heart and a chunk...
Civic goes outside for two shows this season
As the Civic Theatre’s 2020-2021 season approached, the Civic Theatre staff and board of directors had a big decision to make.
Across the country,...
Opera on Tap striving to bring ‘snooty’ music to bars
There are some art forms that are widely respected yet still intimidate audiences.
Opera is decidedly in that category. The first Opera on Tap launched...
Dreaming of Shakespeare with music and in ballet
The works of William Shakespeare are heralded for his use of language and wit.
But his stories can often succeed without relying on his prose. Romeo...
Local funeral home perfect setting for Irish comedy
Bar-hopping is a popular and time-honored tradition on St. Patrick’s Day. But this year there’s another very attractive option, one very much in keeping...
The Gentle Rise of the Sensory-Friendly Performance
Venues and arts organizations have long made allowances for physical disabilities, complying with federal standards for wheelchair access and other...
Inside look at the making of Peter Pan
Based on the 2004 Academy Award-winning film starring Johnny Depp, Finding Neverland gives audiences a look inside the magical world of Peter Pan....
The voices of nine men combine in ‘musical’
A raucous celebration of music and dance, The Choir of Man is more than a concert but not exactly a musical. In fact, it is ultimately its own category...
Local college skips over film to stage original Broadway show
As was established in the 1970s and remains true today, Grease is the word. It’s a word that launches its original audiences into nostalgia for the...