They’re just a couple of fools ready to entertain you!
Cynthia Collins, co-founder and assistant artistic director of Actors Theatre of Indiana, joined us Tuesday on “Life.Style.Live!” along with John Vessels and Darrin Murrell of “JUST A COUPLE OF FOOLS: A Vaudeville Cabaret!” and Brent Marty on keyboard.
They shared everything you need to know about this upcoming show and gave us a preview of what you can expect as they performed, “How Ya Gonna Keep ‘Em Down on the Farm.”
Show Description:
A Fast, Funny & Ridiculous Laugh Riot Celebrating the History of Comedy with Songs, Jokes & Sketches from the Golden Age of Entertainment.
Murrell & Vessels are joined by pianist Brent Marty for an evening of music and comedy paying tribute to the Vaudeville Stars of the 1920’s.
The trio of funnymen, who recently starred in ATI’s hit production of “The Big Bang,” are veterans of musical theater and comedy stages locally, regionally, and nationally.
This rapid-fire, nostalgic performance combines slapstick humor, outrageous physical comedy, hilarious novelty songs and old-time favorites. The show features classic comedy routines from Abbott & Costello, Hope & Crosby, Laurel & Hardy and The Marx Brothers as well as over twenty songs including “Ain’t She Sweet,” “Hello My Baby,” “Toot, Toot Tootsie,” and “By the Light of the Silvery Moon.”
For more information about the Actors Theatre of Indiana click here and to purchase tickets for this show click here.
THIS SEGMENT IS SPONSORED BY ACTORS THEATRE OF INDIANA.
We’re going “On the Aisle” with Tom Alvarez, theater critic, to find out the latest in Indiana local arts and entertainment.
Listen To Your Mother
- Arts for Lawrence Theatre
- May 7
- artsforlawrence.org
Michael Feinstein & Sandi Patty
- The Palladium
- May 7
- thecenterpresents.org
Rachmaninoff Symphonic Dances
- Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
- May 6 & 7
- indianapolissymphony.org
The Paper Dreams of Harry Chin
- Indiana Repertory Theatre
- Through May 15
- irtlive.com
Matilda
- Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre
- Through May 14
- thecenterpresents.org
Working, The Musical
- Actors Theatre of Indiana
- April 29 – May 22
- thecenterpresents.org
To read Tom’s reviews, previews and interviews on his “On the Aisle” blog, visit TomAlvarez.Studio. Also, follow Tom on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram.
Actors will soon take the stage for the final show of the current Actors Theatre of Indiana season.
“Working the Musical” opens on April 29 and runs through May 22 at the Studio Theater in Carmel.
Lysa Fox, “Working the Musical” director and Lillie Thomas, “Working the Musical” performer joined us live on Monday to share everything you need to know about the upcoming show and to give a preview with their performance of, “It’s an Art.”
Show Description:
THE EXTRAORDINARY DREAMS OF ORDINARY PEOPLE.
From the book by Studs Terkel | Adapted by Steph
This examination of 26 people from all walks of life proves that it’s more than just a job for the average working American. Based on Studs Terkel’s best-selling book of interviews with American workers, Working paints a vivid portrait of the men and women that the world so often takes for granted: the schoolteacher, the phone operator, the waitress, the millworker, the mason and the housewife, just to name a few. Nominated for six Tony Awards, this classic has been updated for a modern age, featuring new songs by Tony Award-winning Lin-Manuel Miranda, as well as favorites by Stephen Schwartz, Craig Carnelia and James Taylor.
For more information visit:
atistage.org/working-the-musical
Facebook – facebook.com/ActorsTheatreofIndiana
Instagram – @atistagelive
Twitter – @AtiStageLive
To purchase tickets via phone call: 317-843-3800
THIS SEGMENT IS SPONSORED BY ACTORS THEATRE OF INDIANA.
You can find more from all of today’s “Life.Style.Live!” guests at the links below:
Lori Taylor – The Produce Moms
Actors Theatre of Indiana
Chip Wade HGTV
Carmel Symphony Orchestra
Actor’s Theatre of Indiana’s first production of the new year is currently underway.
“The Big Bang: The Musical,” tells the history of the world in a fun way, with a lot of songs.
Darrin Murrell, one of the stars of the show who plays Jed, joined us to share more of what people can expect from the performance.
For more information, visit atistage.org.
You can find more from all of today’s “Life.Style.Live!” guests at the links below:
Chef Amy – A Cut Above Caterting
Actors Theatre of Indiana – “Mr. Confidential”
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Noah Malone
Veal’s Ice Tree
vealsicetree.wixsite.com/vealsicetree
Artist Ess McKee
Moonfall Movie
This is one history lesson you’ll never forget!
“The Big Bang” the Musical hits the stage on January 28 and runs through February 20 at the Studio Theater.
Michael Blatt, director of “The Big Bang,” and Brent Marty, director and actor for “The Big Bang,” joined us today to share what the audience can expect, how this show came about and more.
Synopsis:
In the living room of an elegant Park Avenue apartment in New York City, Jed and Boyd, along with their pal Albert on the piano, stage a backers’ audition for an 83.5 million-dollar, twelve-hour long musical depicting the history of the world from creation to the present. Eighteen sidesplitting numbers portraying Adam and Eve, Attila the Hun, the building of the pyramids, Julius Caesar and Columbus, among others, give potential investors a taste of the impending extravaganza. In the process, the opulent Park Avenue apartment “borrowed” for the occasion is trashed as the two snatch its furnishings to create makeshift costumes while singing and clowning their way through inventive recreations of the past.
The show is rated PG-13.
For more information visit, ATIStage.org.
THIS SEGMENT IS SPONSORED BY ACTORS THEATRE OF INDIANA.
The holiday spirit was in full effect thanks to the sounds of the Actors Theatre of Indiana today!
Don Farrell, co-founder/artistic director, Judy Fitzgerald, co-founder/co-artistic director, Cynthia Collins co-founder/co-artistic director and Terry Woods, pianist, joined us today to perform “Somewhere Hovering Over Indiana” and “Winter Wonderland.”
They also shared all of the fun things coming to their stage in the upcoming year!
For more information visit, atistage.org.
THIS SEGMENT IS SPONSORED BY ACTORS THEATRE OF INDIANA.
You’ve been hearing all about it, and now it’s finally here! The Actor’s Theatre of Indiana’s production of “Lombardi” premiers tonight at the Studio Theater.
Don Ferrell, co-founder and artistic director of the Actors Theater of Indiana, and Cynthia Collins, co-founder of the Actors Theater of Indiana, joined us today to talk about “Lombardi” and the other shows that have coming up.
“Lombardi”
Wednesday, November 17 – Sunday, November 21
This Tony Nominated Broadway play follows Coach Vince Lombardi of the Green Bay Packers through a week in the 1965 NFL season as he attempts to lead his team to the championship. Although football’s Super Bowl trophy is named for him, few know the real story of Lombardi the man, his inspirations, his passions and ability to drive people to achieve what they never thought possible. Sport produces great human drama and there is no greater sports icon to bring to theatrical life than Hall of Fame coach Vince Lombardi. “Winning isn’t everything, but the will to win is everything.”
The Holiday Cabaret at Feinstein’s
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Come in from the cold and into the warmth of Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael with Actors Theatre of Indiana as we celebrate the Holiday Season!
Join the ATI Trio along with Brent Marty at the piano and a special appearance by Carmel High School’s own Select Sound! And who knows, Santa may even stop by! It’s a sure way to enjoy “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!”
For more information visit, atistage.org.
THIS SEGMENT IS SPONSORED BY ACTORS THEATRE OF INDIANA.
The Actors Theatre of Indiana has two new shows that you don’t want to miss.
Tomorrow, October 28, at Feinstein’s Cabaret. You can see Michele McConnell performing “Lush Life: A Tribute to Linda Ronstadt.” Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with showtime at 7:30 pm.
Description:
“Lush Life: Celebrating the music of Linda Ronstadt” brings Hoosier native Michele McConnell home from NYC to share some of her favorite selections of this living legend, including some specific influences on her own life and career!
Michele’s varied career has led her around the world performing in a variety of venues. From luxury cruise ship stages around the globe, to giant Symphony halls, to NYC intimate cabarets, as well as her record-breaking Broadway run for over six years as the diva Carlotta in The Phantom of the Opera, Michele’s musical influences and inspirations are vast but connected by the same thread of loving the way that music unites and inspires us.
Hailed by NY1 news as “Divinely grandiose”, and by Opera News as an “exuberant comedienne” graced with a “megawatt smile”, join Michele for this entertaining journey through an evening of Linda Ronstadt music that’s sure to have something for everyone!
Then from October 29 – November 7 you can see, “Lombardi: A New American Play.”
Description:
This Tony Nominated Broadway play follows Coach Vince Lombardi of the Green Bay Packers through a week in the 1965 NFL season as he attempts to lead his team to the championship. Although football’s Super Bowl trophy is named for him, few know the real story of Lombardi the man, his inspirations, his passions and ability to drive people to achieve what they never thought possible. Sport produces great human drama and there is no greater sports icon to bring to theatrical life than Hall of Fame Coach Vince Lombardi. “Winning isn’t everything, but the will to win is everything.”
You can join the cast of “Lombardi” along with special guest Mark Herrmann, Carmel High School Native, Purdue Alumi, and Indianapolis Colts Quarterback on November 7th to talk football directly after the 2:00pm show!
For “Lush Life: Celebrating the music of Linda Ronstadt” tickets click here.
For “Lombardi: A New American Play” tickets click here.
THIS SEGMENT IS SPONSORED BY THE ACTOR’S THEATRE OF INDIANA.