Alicia Rodenbeck
Whatzup Features Writer
Articles
Take in ‘A Christmas Carol’ in rustic setting
The recent weather in Fort Wayne has not been all that different from the weather that is typical of London this time of year: dark, misty, and cold. This is […]
You’re in for a treat with ‘Urinetown’
It’s been nearly 20 years since I was a freshman in college, and I still remember my first college production. I attended a school smaller than Purdue University Fort Wayne, […]
Musical could bring smile to the biggest ogre
The impact live theater has on children never ceases to amaze. There are arguably many other experiences that bring joy and awe to the children of Fort Wayne — we […]
‘Hedwig and The Angry Inch’ measures up
In a small building just off Wells Street, big things are happening. Three Rivers Music Theatre is having a great big party for their new venue, featuring the Fort Wayne […]
Three Rivers Music Theatre tackles tough topics
There are demons that families fight privately, then there are those that spill into their lives outside the home for everyone to see. For the fictional Weston family of Pawhuska, […]
Truths revealed in ‘Bedroom Farce!’
In every relationship, there is a side that is shown to the world and a side that is kept at hidden behind the closed doors of bedrooms, reserved for pillow […]
‘The Bard’ is ripe for satire in Civic show
When someone says “Renaissance,” we think of corsets, giant turkey legs, singing minstrels, and The Black Death, among other things. Rarely do we think of tap dancing. Fort Wayne Civic […]
Pro called in for top role in ‘Music Man’
Get your 76 trombones ready, Fort Wayne! Summit City Music Theatre is pulling out all the stops for their summer production of Meredith Willson’s beloved classic The Music Man, running […]
Clock’s ticking to see ‘Tick, Tick … Boom!’
Sometimes it’s easy to forget that the average Broadway musical takes years of readings, workshops, script changes, and the tireless work of finding producers to get a marquee on that […]