This was for the first performance of the West Side Story production. The orchestra was awesome,…read moreas was the conductor. Singers were wonderful with most doing a very good job of singing in a broadway vs. operatic style. The only disappointing issue for me was the staging. We bought 3 seats at the $57 blue level, thinking from the site that they would have a fairly unobstructed view of the stage and orchestra. And they would have, except we didn't anticipate that there would really be no stage. With the performance taking place on the same level as the audience, anyone but the first row or tables at the left side really couldn't see a lot. We saw arms for dancing. One time even a duet taking place you couldn't see at all, and knew who was singing only if you knew the score. I will say the tiger giving a rumble shortly before "the rumble" was an unexpected plus. An otherwise excellent production, the staging should not be overlooked!

If you want to hear some fantastic voices, get thee to the opera! The Indianapolis Opera is…read moreIndiana's major opera company and performances are usually of excellent quality (Disclaimer: I've done performances with IO in the past!). It's definitely a performing arts organization to look into! During this IO season, they are definitely making strides to utilize the Basile Opera Center more frequently, rather than just Clowes Memorial Hall, which is awesome! This new facility allows patrons to be right in the action as the space is much smaller and definitely more intimate. There is definitely something for everyone this season, from more traditional musical theater, to family-friendly, to large scale opera! And the prices aren't too bad either, usually starting around $18-25. So, what are you waiting for!? Take in an evening (or afternoon) at the opera, you might just like it!

My husband and I see lots of shows at Clowes, Schrott Center, The Krannert Room, and Shelton…read moreAuditorium. Every visit we encounter a clean venue and friendly staff, so our latest visit to see Summer Stock: Grease! was no different. I highly recommend checking out a show in one of Butler's many venues! Our post-show routine is to walk (or drive, depending on which spot we are seeing a show) down to Chatham and have some tasty wings and a beer before ending the night.

We had a lovely experience at the Small theater venue. A very clean and lovely facility with…read morehelpful employees. A perfect venue for a certain size level show.

I had a wonderful time watching Indianapolis Ballet's performance here…read more It was my first time but it was easy to navigate. I knew there was a garage but I parked on the street a block away, which was the right decision as I heard it takes long to exit the garage after the show if you park there. It is such a beautiful space. When I got inside, it was unclear where I was supposed to go. But once I went to the right section,The seat was easy to find. However, unfortunately the people with poor etiquette ruined my experience a bit. Some were constantly talking during the performance, others took out a phone with a bright screen in when it was dark. I think they need to remind the audience to be courteous and respectful, although it is a common sense.

Clowes is an excellent venue! Seating recently got an upgrade including a big overhaul of box…read moreseating. As with all shows, bathrooms and bars are busy right before the show and at intermission, but facilities are well maintained. Staff are friendly and will help you find your seats when needed.

The Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra made its debut in 1984 under the name Musicians of the Cloister…read more In 1987, the organization changed its name to Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra. In 2007, ICO joined the Indiana State University Contemporary Music Festival as Orchestra-in-Residence - this is an honor that continues to this day. In 2012-2013, it also became Orchestra-in-Residence for the Butler University Schrott Center for the Arts. In 2015, ICO released its first commercial CD "Momentum 21." I've seen ICO more than once - most recently at Garfield Park, an ideal location for this smaller orchestra as they played beautifully surrounded by the sounds of nature and an absolutely stunning day. ICO has nearly 2,500 supporters, nearly 40 seasons, 235+ performances played, and 34 musicians. ICO's mission is to advance and promote music composed for the small orchestra through professional concert performances and education programs. They have a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion on their website and in their practices. As I began exploring their concert season for this year, I was impressed that they openly had references to accessible seating. As a wheelchair user, I'm often used to the idea that I have to go hunting for the information. The Schrott Center for the Arts is quite accessible. You can buy season tickets or individual concerts. They also do educational programming including virtually. Matthew Kraemer is the music director and principal conductor. While ISO gets an awful lot of attention here in Indy, I actually really love ICO with its smaller orchestra and more intimate sound. There's a passion that comes alive that I really appreciate and these artists have unique programming and a true sense of adventure in terms of what they'll perform. If you've never been to an ICO performance, I highly recommend it.

We went to a performance at Butler of the ICO. They played three sets (sorry if it is not called a…read moreset). Each set was with a different mix of instruments. Our favorite was when the grand piano was on the stage, but they were all great!

4 stars because this place has yet to host a production at this address in Broad Ripple. 4 stars…read morebecause the director of this facility is motivated to change this space into a nice theatrical destination. Look for upcoming productions to start around September.

The space is perfect for theatre. My daughter just participated in a play with the non profit MAR…read morefoundation. Love the space!!