Always on the lookout for fun modes of Indianapolis entertainment, my ears perked up recently when a friend mentioned the American Cabaret Theatre. I added it to my Things to Google list, and my search results confirmed the suggestion that The Cabaret is a worthwhile way to spend an evening in downtown Indianapolis!

This year, especially, seems like a great time to visit since 2010 is all about new for the acclaimed ensemble. With a new location in the historic Columbia Club on Monument Circle, a new name – now simply The Cabaret – and a new dinner service, the famed Indianapolis theater group admittedly is seeking to set the stage for a reputation on par with more world-renowned venues in New York and Chicago.

What remains the same is the theater’s commitment to bringing world-class original cabaret shows and traditional Broadway musicals to the Indianapolis performing arts scene. The theater draws from local talent as well as professional cabaret performers to present the comedy, song, dance and theater shows in the small, intimate settings for which cabarets are known (information that required an additional Google search since I confess to having been fuzzy on the function of a cabaret). Past shows have celebrated musical legends like Stevie Wonder and Patsy Cline, or iconic periods in music. Can you say, Disco Fever?!

The Cabaret’s 2010 season opens this weekend with Amanda McBroom, composer of the hit song “The Rose,” as well as a Golden Globe winner and Broadway star.  McBroom performs March 5 & 6 at 8:00 PM. The ticket price includes a champagne and dessert reception with Ms. McBroom after the performance.

Of course I’ll be on hand to check it out for myself. And I’ll be sure to report back!

For more information, on The Cabaret in Indianapolis, visit http://www.thecabaret.org/American_Cabaret_Theatre/HOME.html

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