Viewing: Performing Arts
January 12, 2021
World-Renowned Opera Singer Angela Brown's Next Chapter Is Teaching
The Indianapolis Opera continues renovation plans for the Basile Opera Center, in a former Meridian-Kessler Greek Orthodox Church.
Read MoreApril 24, 2020
What Will Theater And Concerts Look Like After The Pandemic? An Artistic Director Offers His Insights
No Exit Performance Artistic Director Ryan Mullins says the public health crisis has caused more organizations to take a look at their spaces -- and how they use them.
Read MoreMarch 20, 2020
IRT's Production Of 'Murder On the Orient Express' Goes Virtual
Like many Indianapolis area arts organizations, concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic led the Indianapolis Repertory Theatre to cancel the rest of its 2019-2020 season. But ticket holders to the IRT's current play, "Murder On the Orient Express," have the opportunity to enjoy a virtual performance of the show.
Read MoreDecember 18, 2019
Nonprofit Aims To Inspire Confidence, Teamwork And Persistence Through Dance
Kids Dance Outreach offers dance classes to elementary school students, in their schools and without charge. It aims to inspire confidence, teamwork and persistence.
Read MoreDecember 2, 2019
New White River Park Amphitheater Stage Coming Next Summer
Construction is moving ahead on a permanent stage at the White River State Park amphitheater in downtown Indianapolis.
Read MoreNovember 15, 2019
Indianapolis-Based Nonprofit Will Incubate Pre-Broadway Shows
Artistic director and founder Joel Kirk says Discovering Broadway plans to incubate one show each year and make sure schools may attend performances.
Read MoreOctober 14, 2019
Playwright, Actress DeLanna Studi Opens IRT Season
From WFYI's Arts and Culture Desk, Jill Ditmire talks with DeLanna Studi about the personal story she shares in her work "And So We Walked, An Artist's Journey Along The Trail Of Tears."
Read MoreSeptember 24, 2019
Central Library To Become Wrestling Venue For Lucha Libro Festival
From WFYI's Arts and Culture desk, Jill Ditmire speaks with event organizer Christopher Dance about the free event that combines their excitement for Lucha Libre and books.
Read MoreAugust 11, 2019
Indy Fringe Celebrates 15 Years, Adds Rolling Theater
The Indianapolis Fringe Festival celebrates its 15th anniversary this year with 64 shows in 10 days at various theaters on Mass Ave. Its also the first year for Indy Fringe on Wheelsa custom fitted van with stage, sound and lights.
Read MoreJuly 31, 2019
Indy-Based Rapper Diop Copes With Grief Through Music
Rapper and producer, Diop, created his new album, "Still Shinin'," as a way to cope with the trauma he experienced after two unexpected deaths.
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