Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre presents powerful 'In The Continuum' * By Eloise Marie Valadez
The Pulitzer Prize-nominated play "In the Continuum" is giving audiences something to think about at Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre in Evanston
Dunes Summer Theatre's "Avenue Q" is Hilarious * By Carol Moore
**** Recommended "Avenue Q" is one of my favorite musicals, so I was delighted to make the drive to Michiana to see the Dunes Summer Theatre’s production. "Avenue Q" is inspired by "Sesame Street", but it’s definitely not G-rated! An adults-only spoof of a well-known public TV children’s show is not for the faint-of-heart. It’s absolutely hilarious – and totally profane. I love it! 4 Big Spotlights
RSMT's Leap of Faith * By Carol Moore
For more than 50 years, Ross Summer Music Theatre has produced a musical. Founders, Jerauld (Jerry) Reinhart, choral director at Merrillville High School for 39 years, and his wife, Margilee, envisioned a summer performance venue, an onstage classroom, for teens and young adults. They have been so successful, the MHS auditorium has been named the Reinhart Auditorium in their honor.
Girls Like Us offers engaging concert at Theatre at the Center * By Eloise Marie Valadez
A mix of classic tunes starred on the playlist at a recent concert at Munster's Theatre at the Center || The trio Girls Like Us was in the house and celebrated America's 250th birthday with a 90-minute show
Get Your 50s Fix with "The Taffetas" * By Carol Moore
**** Recommended "The Taffetas" is a musical revue which pays tribute to the girl groups of the 50s. Four singing sisters from Muncie, Indiana (America’s Home Town) are featured on a national television show. Head to Canterbury Summer Theatre for an enjoyable show! 3 ½ Spotlights
Creative, Colorful "Hair" is Still Relevant * By Carol Moore
**** Highly Recommended Kokandy Productions has put together a creative, colorful, intense and immersive production of the iconic sixties’ tribal-rock musical "Hair." Returning to the Age of Aquarius is always a trip – and Kokandy made it fun! Hair has some of my favorite songs – other than Motown, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones – you get the picture – from the sixties. In addition to the title song, the song list includes "Aquarius," "Ain’t Got No," "I Believe in Love," "Easy to Be Hard," "Electric Blues" and "Good Morning Starshine." This show is a must-see! 4 BIG Spotlights
The Olivia Show A Tribute to Olivia Newton-John & Grease * By Nancy Henke-Konopasek
The Olivia Show—A Tribute to Olivia Newton-John & Grease, staring Sabrina Plaisance-Sia, took the Theatre at the Center audience back to the 70s and 80s. Sabrina Plaisance delivered an entertaining tribute that captured the look, spirit, and personality of the beloved singer, Olivia Newton-John.
Rock & Roll at The Buddy Holly Concert * By Carol Moore
The Buddy Holly Concert starring Zachary Stephenson took the stage at Theatre at the Center on June 21st. This was definitely one of the best concerts I’ve seen in a long time. Everyone was rockin’!
Midsommer Flight presents Shakespeare's As You Like It' * By Eloise Marie Valadez
Midsommer Flight is currently entertaining audiences with its production of Shakespeare's "As You Like It." The production is taking place outdoors in local parks and runs through Aug. 2.
High School Angst in "Calvin Berger" * By Carol Moore
**** Recommended Canterbury Summer Theatre’s third production of the season, Calvin Berger, is about four high school students at the beginning of their senior year – all hormones and angst. The very first song of the show, Security Meltdown, expresses a lot of that angst. Playwright John Berst has cleverly merged high school crushes/dating into the Cyrano de Bergerac story. I really enjoyed it. 4 Spotlights