Musical about obsession makes the cut at Civic
The opening words, “Attend the tale of Sweeney Todd…,” began a love affair I have had with Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street since I first...
Article Category: Stage & Dance
Classic Wilde play perfect opening for season
From the perspective of a theater director, the opportunity to direct Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest is a true privilege and delight....
Civic musical accelerates the comedy in delightful show
When Broadway stars leave their iconic roles, replacing them may seem daunting, even if few of us ever saw Julie Andrews as Eliza Doolittle, Mary Martin...
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Originally a children’s book written by Ian Fleming in 1964, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang was made into a British-American movie in 1968.
It is a fantasy...
Play reading the theme of new event by all for One
Two fresh scripts will be presented on stage.
For many of our local theater companies, finding material comes down to combing the popular and even trendy...
There’s a place for high school musical theater
Now in its 21st year, the Fort Wayne Summer Music Theatre continues to provide quality theater performances while also providing additional experience...
Training the next generation in theater
There are few shows that warm the heart more than Annie.
The tiny orphan with the indomitable spirit has been charming audiences for decades. Its iconic...
Modern ballet event much more than classical pieces
It’s easy when thinking about a ballet company or an orchestra to think of them only performing the classics. But as our local arts organizations continue...
Rapunzel
Everyone knows Rapunzel. Long blonde hair…raised by a witch…in a tower. She was probably in your book of bedtime stories as a kid. Maybe you remember...
Let your hair down for Rapunzel adaptation
One of the things that sets Fort Wayne Youtheatre apart from other community theater organizations is that their mission is not only to provide entertainment...