When Black Friday comes . . .
By KEN KLINGENMEIER Well, the season for giving is nearly upon us. The companies that sell things are telling us so – some of them have been telling us so…
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“A Month of Sundays” is long, but well worth time it takes
Epilogue Players opens its 2023-24 season with A Month of Sundays by British television writer Bob Larbey. Directed by Kathleen Clark Horrigan, the bitter-sweet story takes place in the retirement…
130-year-old play has endured for good reason
Bard Fest Indianapolis completes its ambitious 2023 season with Jon Robin Baitz’ adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler, directed by Chris Saunders of American Lives Theatre. First produced 130 years…
Don’t wait until it’s too late . . . go get that man-o-gram, guys!
Just the other day, I had a very rare experience. I had a chance to do something few men get the chance to experience. And I am blessed to know…
Sophomore play not destined for greatness
When I first learned that Carmel Community Players had scheduled a play written by Megan Ann Jacobs, I made a note to myself that Mrs. K and I had to…
Finding 75 . . . and onward to 80!
By KEN KLINGENMEIER A Seat on the Aisle Very often lately when friends ask me how I’m doing, I tell them, “Just ridin’ the Geezer Train.” Reactions vary from laughs…
An old favorite hits the stage at Beef & Boards this month
Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre continues its 50th anniversary season with a dazzling presentation of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Director/Choreographer Doug King does inspired work alongside Musical Director Kristy…
Ambition & talent shine in Westfield’s production of Sweeney Todd this month
Main Street Productions opens the 2023-24 season with a challenging offering, Sweeney Todd – The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, presented at their Basile Westfield Playhouse venue. For those of…
Even Klingenmeier is unable to be grumpy about this show
It is hard to believe that it’s been 30 years since the film version of Grumpy Old Men made its debut. The story of two aging neighbors vying for the…
Enjoy memorable evening of Duke Ellington’s works at Beef & Boards
Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre continues its 50th anniversary season with Sophisticated Ladies – a very musical appreciation of Mr. Duke Ellington. The revue, originally conceived by Donald McKayle, opened…