A little Damented by Peter Szatmary

Dame Edna interview.

Mellencamp, Stephen King set sights on Broadway

By David Lindquist

Mellencamp says he and King plan to work together in February or March to hammer out the final story. King, who plays guitar and sings in the all-writer pick-up rock band the Rock Bottom Remainders, is seeking more collaboration than Mellencamp originally anticipated.
SOURCE: www.indystar.com at 05:58PM

Performance worthy of a Tony by Peter Szatmary

Ben Davis wasn't nominated for a 2003 Tony Award for his featured role in "La Boheme." Yet the 1993 Lawrence North High School graduate will take one home, anyway.
Includes a picture of him in a show in the fifth grade!

Operatic experiment went 'terrifically well' by Peter Szatmary

Former Indianapolis resident Ben Davis, who depicts a secondary lead, Marcello, in four performances a week, thinks it has a great chance to beat "Gypsy," "Nine" and "Man of La Mancha" for m…

Musical partnership produces a spoof with a big message By Peter Szatmary

Partners in work and in life, composer-lyricist Marc Shaiman and lyricist Scott Wittman earned a 2003 Tony Award for best score for "Hairspray" by creating upbeat songs about tolerance.

Black theater tells truth, with hope By Kyle Lawson, The Arizona Republic

New productions are a big hit with urban audiences and make creators millionaires.

Sister silliness by Peter Szatmary

'Nunsense' star Engel has appeared in several tours.

'Seussical' gets Clowes-ical, and Rigby's The Cat by Shelby Roby-Terry

Thanks to American Theater Web for the link!

Theater helps kids find purpose, by Betsy Reason

After two years of planning, Lori Rigdon has started Indiana's first affiliate of a San-Diego-based Christian nonprofit. The theater, which is dedicated to developing character in children a…

IRT staffer's advice aided Engel by Peter Szatmary

Thanks to American Theater Web for the Indy Star links.

Tune teams with vocal group by Whitney Smith

A Broadway veteran and a singing group he first heard on the streets of New York have each performed in Indianapolis, but never together.
Thanks to American Theater Web for the last two links above.

Hoosier actress to live dream on Broadway By Nick Crews

In 'Mamma Mia!' role, New Castle native will make her debut -- and marry 3 days later.

Songwriter looks for links to audience By Peter Szatmary

To pop songwriter David Friedman, melodies convey emotions while lyrics tackle ideas.

Charles Busch isn't just camp By Peter Szatmary

Registering a hit surprised playwright by indicating he was considered a novice.
Thanks to American Theater Web for the two links above.

'Our Town' opera by Ned Rorem to debut at IU By Whitney Smith

Hoosier's work to be produced elsewhere soon

Indy natives take stage in 'Millie' By Peter Szatmary

Here's to you, Mrs. Robinson by Peter Szatmary

In 'The Graduate,' Linda Gray has a leg up on other actresses.

Taming 'Beauty and the Beast' by Peter Szatmary

Director drastically revamps the cast of the musical's third national tour.

Five things you should know about singer Sarah Brightman by Elana Ashanti Jefferson, The Denver Post

Hoosier 'sista girl' leaves Broadway for R&B by David Lindquist

Rather than dwelling on contrasts, Headley anticipates theater fans warming to her interpretation of pop music and pop fans warming to the theater.
"In years to come, I want to be able to do another Broadway show, whether it's for a month or a year," she says. "And bring an entirely different audience to Broadway, people who never would have set a foot in the place."

Gregory Harrison: Actor loves depth of 'Chicago' role By Peter Szatmary

Thanks to American Theater Web for the link.

'Superstar' leads draw on careers by Peter Szatmary

Sebastian Bach and Carl Anderson.

The magic unmasked By Peter Szatmary

Take a backstage look at some of the magical moments in 'The Phantom of the Opera.'

What's going on as 'Phantom' unfolds onstage By Peter Szatmary

Naval grad gets knighted for 'Spamalot' By Whitney Smith

Star's fantasy gift? Lost 1955 pageant kinescope by Peter Szatmary

Lee Meriwether wishes for Miss America triumph.
Thanks to American Theater Web for the link!

Clever 'Seussical' delights at Clowes by Marion Garmel

Who knows why "Seussical the Musical" didn't do well on Broadway? The touring production that opened the 2002-03 Broadway in Indianapolis season at Clowes Hall is so clever, colorful, tuneful and full of heart that it can't go wrong.

'Divas' with ISO showcases famous songs of Broadway

Vocalists Anne Runolfsson, Christine Pedi, Virginia Woodruff, Lea Woods Friedman and Jenny Rose Baker will sing famous songs by leading ladies of Broadway from such hit shows as "Chicago," "South Pacific" and "Cabaret."
Thanks to American Theater Web for the link.

New '42nd Street' goes beyond the original by Peter Szatmary

Finding tap dancers for revival at Murat has been easier than in 1980.

Alley is dancer's entry to '42nd Street' by Peter Szatmary