THE MUSIC OF LA CASA AZUL with the Carmel Symphony Orchestra will be performed one night only
at The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel, Indiana on August 5, 2023 at 7 pm.
This special concert version of the original theatrical musical production will be performed LIVE by the Carmel
Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Artistic Director Janna Hymes and will feature a cast of vocalists
from the local community and the dancers of Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre. Staging will be directed by
NYC Director and Playwright Georgina Escobar with vocal direction by Tammy Anderson. The concert will be
hosted by Bibi Heredia, Telemundo TV Host, Radio Personality, Program Director La Grande INDYCOLUMBUS-CINCINNATI.
Inspired by the life of Mexican Artist Frida Kahlo, LA CASA AZUL is an award-winning masterpiece featuring
an original score by Carmel resident Gregory Glade with lyrics by Kate Ayers and Gregory Glade. This is the
first time a concert version will be presented focusing solely on the dynamic and multilayered orchestral and
sung-through music. THE MUSIC OF LA CASA AZUL will take the audiences on an inspirational journey
of Frida Kahlo’s remarkable life. Featured pieces in the full-length, two-hour concert include “Everything
Changes,” “Through Your Eyes,” “Murdered by Life,” “A Necklace of Thorns,” “I am Home,” and “The
Funeral.”
“Orchestrally, the music is near perfection. Its thorough attentions to mood, setting and emotion are a strong
feature of the work.” – Ken Klingenmeier, A SEAT ON THE AISLE 2019
“The show is sung through and is more an operetta than a traditional musical. Glade’s score, with additional
lyrics by Kate Ayres, is enhanced by the exquisite orchestrations of Nicholas Cline. At times sweeping and
grand, I heard elements of Corrido, Ranchera, Mariachi and classical music in the lush score. It also has a
Sondheim quality reminiscent of “Sunday in the Park with George,” making it poignant and mesmerizing. A
truly sensational masterpiece.” – Tom Alvarez, ON THE AISLE 2019
“Gregory Glade and his crew have put together a remarkable work. It is full of emotions and beauty, it is
moving and forceful, it succeeds in its themes and its depictions and its production values. I hope this work can
continue to grow and that its successes are boundless.” – Ken Klingenmeier, A SEAT ON THE AISLE 2019
THE MUSIC OF LA CASA AZUL concert is presented in partnership with the Consulate of Mexico in
Indianapolis.
Concert is sponsored by Diamond Glassworks, Indianapolis.