Mary Beth Kuhns’s Story Archive

Steve Nicewanger 1950-2021

January 6, 2022 | by Mary Beth Kuhns

The Irvington community has lost a kind and generous neighbor, and the Nicewanger family has lost their heart. Stephen Nicewanger, 71, passed away on December 28, 2021, at IU Methodist Hospital, after a long battle with congestive heart failure and complications from diabetes and kidney disease. Steve was very active … Read More

Peewinkle’s Puppet Studio Closes Abruptly

June 27, 2019 | by Mary Beth Kuhns

July 2 will be the last show for Peewinkle’s Puppet Studio at the Indiana State Museum. Peewinkle’s founders Peggy Melchior Pearson and Debbi White will perform Summertime Cabaret in three performances. Peewinkle’s Puppet Studio has been in existence for 23 years, previously housed in a little theater on Henry St., … Read More

Peewinkle’s Presents Goldilocks and the Three Bears

September 13, 2018 | by Mary Beth Kuhns

Peewinkle’s Puppet Studio, located at the Indiana State Museum, is presenting a classic rendition of Goldilocks and the Three Bears through September 22, with weekday morning performances and two shows on that last Saturday. This is the perfect show for preschool playdates and grandkid outings. With the 25 minute running … Read More

Priscilla Queen of the Desert is Fabulous at Footlite

May 10, 2018 | by Mary Beth Kuhns

Priscilla Queen of the Desert made its Indiana debut at Footlite Musicals this past weekend, and will continue through May 20th. The show was nothing less than fabulous. While it is worth seeing for the amazing costumes alone, the entire performance was wonderful. Footlite Musicals spared no expense renting the … Read More

Adopt-A-Costume Fundraiser First for Footlite Musicals

March 29, 2018 | by Mary Beth Kuhns

Footlite Musicals is bringing the Indiana debut of Priscilla Queen of the Desert to Indianapolis May 4-20. Priscilla Queen of the Desert, originally a Broadway musical based on the 1994 Australian film, is known for its amazing costumes. Footlite Musicals has spared no expense by renting the award-winning costumes used … Read More