Articles
Clean, Sober, Happy
The Goo Goo Dolls have been celebrating three decades of existence in 2016 and more besides. Lead vocalist and guitarist John Rzeznik got sober and wrote a song about it […]
Dickens’ Carol Timely as Ever
Though the weather is a little balmy for it, it really is time to grab a stake of holly and queue up to see the Fort Wayne Civic Theatre’s production […]
afO Takes a Whimsical Turn
After its first production of the 2016-17 season, Freud’s Last Session, all for One took a wide left turn, bringing a much more inter-generational and whimsical tale to its stage […]
A More Perfect Blues Union
If you want to quickly understand why Derek Trucks is widely considered to be one of the best blues guitarists in the world, seek out a YouTube video of a […]
Staging a Classic a New, Old Way
I have been asked several times why we chose to use the radio drama format for this, our fifth re-telling of It’s a Wonderful Life. I think my major influence […]
A Celebration of Friendship
“This isn’t a good show for Christmas! It’ll make everyone sad! It made me cry!” is what I told Brian Wagner when I first read the script. However, I’m proud […]
Freshening Up a Classic
Already deep into its 60th anniversary celebration, Fort Wayne Ballet is preparing now to present its most popular production of its annual calendar of events and performances. With The Nutcracker […]
Ageless Wisdom
Actor Hal Holbrook, 91, has assayed the role of author Mark Twain on stage for more than 60 years. He is, at present, 17 years older than Twain was when […]
Finding Our ‘Truths’
When Luigi Pirandello (1867-1937) won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1934, the Sicilian-born dramatist was widely known as the author of intricate philosophical comedies. One in particular, Six Characters […]
Arena Play Makes Spirits Bright
The Arena Dinner Theatre’s holiday offering is a charming little play by Ivan Menchell titled The Cemetery Club. The Cemetery Club! “What?” you say. “That sounds like Halloween! ” Don’t […]