Indianapolis, IN
ESPN’s Bold Prediction for Colts Defender
The Indianapolis Colts used a first-round decide on edge rusher Kwity Paye within the 2021 NFL Draft.
Paye received off to a sluggish begin as he battled via accidents the primary a part of his rookie season, however he got here on sturdy to shut the yr. Paye had 4 sacks in 2021, and every of them got here within the closing eight video games of the season.
ESPN’s Invoice Barnwell is certainly one of a number of nationwide pundits who sees Paye as a breakout candidate for 2022, saying in his newest column Paye is able to make the leap from strong starter to Professional-Bowler.
“Paye appeared like a unique participant in the course of the second half of his rookie season,” Barnwell writes in his ESPN Insider Colum. “In the course of the first half, he missed the higher a part of three video games due to a hamstring damage and wasn’t an impactful pass-rusher when wholesome. He did not rack up a single quarterback knockdown till Week 9, when he had two in a win over the Jets.”
“From that time ahead, he was extra noticeable, placing up 4 sacks and eight knockdowns. A number of of these sacks had been cleanups as passers moved up the pocket, however he additionally generated 25 preliminary pressures as a pass-rusher from that Jets sport onward, which was tied for the eighth most within the league.”
“Paye nonetheless must be extra constant, however we’re seeing indicators the 23-year-old can ship on his spectacular bodily instruments. He is a number of steps behind (Rashan) Gary, his former teammate at Michigan, however the objective is for the 2022 model of Paye to seem like Gary’s 2021 marketing campaign.”
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Gary is a unique participant than Paye at 6’5 and 277 in comparison with Paye at 6’2 and 260 kilos. Gary arrived at Michigan as a defensive sort out candidate, already enjoying within the 290 vary. He is one of many few gamers who really received lighter in school.
However his 9.5 sacks in 2021 had been a profession finest after getting simply two as a rookie and 5 in 2020. Paye could also be a number of steps behind Gary, however he wasn’t far off in his rookie season the place Gary was in his second yr.
Paye appears to be significantly farther forward of the place Gary was getting into his second season.
If Paye can replicate Gary’s third season in 2022, Barnwell’s prediction of a Professional Bowl nod might come to fruition for the Colts’ second-year man.
Indianapolis, IN
Obituary for Norris B. Nierste at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home
Indianapolis, IN
‘Glee’s’ Matthew Morrison and ‘Wicked’ stars will perform in Indianapolis this year
Successful Broadway shows in Indianapolis
“Hamilton,” the hip-hop musical about Alexander Hamilton, had an amazing run in Indianapolis in December 2019. Here’s a look at Broadway shows that were a big hit here over the years.
Dwight Adams, dwight.adams@indystar.com
A main character from the TV comedy series “Glee” and several stars from Broadway’s “Wicked” will sing at The Cabaret this year.
Matthew Morrison, who played energetic glee club leader Mr. Schuester, will deliver a deeply personal show with “Rhythms and Revelations” in March and lead free masterclasses for more than 500 local high school students while he’s in Indianapolis. Fans of Broadway’s “Wicked” will recognize Norbert Leo Butz, Derek Klena and Patti Murin from the New York and touring shows.
The Cabaret, 924 N. Pennsylvania St., announced a 2025 winter-spring season that’s chock-full of Tony and Grammy award winners and star singer-songwriters who will share behind-the-scenes stories as they perform works that have been central to their personal and professional lives.
Ticket prices range from $25 to $150, with discounts for students and those ages 35 and under. Tickets are on sale now for Butz’s February show at thecabaret.org. The pre-sale for subscribers and donors who give $250 and more starts at 10 a.m. Jan. 9. General ticket sales begin at 10 a.m. Jan. 14.
Here is The Cabaret’s schedule from February through mid-June.
- Feb. 14-15: Norbert Leo Butz. Starred in Broadway musicals “Catch Me If You Can” and “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” — for which he won Tony and Drama Desk awards — as well as on TV and film. Butz’ Indianapolis show also will include original compositions and covers from the likes of Tom Waits and Elton John.
- March 7-8: Matthew Morrison. Along with “Glee,” known for his turns in Broadway’s “Hairspray” and “The Light in the Piazza.” In describing “Rhythms and Revelations,” Morrison writes that he’s “stepping outside of all the characters I’ve played” as he explores his own authenticity and vulnerability.
- April 4: Jazzmeia Horn. Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and arranger whose albums include “A Social Call” and “Love and Liberation.” With big band album “Dear Love—”, Horn includes poetry and spoken word while talking about her community, love and herself.
- April 12: Ball State’s Next Generation. Showcase performed by students in the university’s Department of Theatre and Dance.
- April 25-26: Derek Klena. Merges his experience of fatherhood with music that’s shaped him over the years. Klena’s credits include Broadway’s “Jagged Little Pill,” “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” and “Wicked,” and he’s appeared on TV in “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” and “Quantico.”
- May 2: The Big Broadway Sing-Along. Sing-along celebrating Broadway with Indianapolis favorites Scott Semester and Sean Baker.
- May 9-10: Joaquina Kalukango. Especially known for her Tony Award-winning performance in Broadway’s “Paradise Square,” other stage credits include “Slave Play” and “Into the Woods.” Kalukango also played Betty X in the film “One Night in Miami.”
- May 16-17: Patti Murin. Star turns include Broadway’s “Wicked” and “Frozen” as well as TV credits that include Hallmark Channel movies and “Royal Pains.” Her show “Once Upon a Stage” explores balancing motherhood and a performing career.
- June 13: Bashiri Asad. Indianapolis-based artist who’s a 2025 Cabaret Artist in Residence. In “The Everyday SoulSinger,” audiences will hear the style that Asad calls “IndySoul,” which includes influences from shoo-wop style singing groups, classical music, Donny Hathaway and Stevie Wonder.
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Contact IndyStar reporter Domenica Bongiovanni at 317-444-7339 or d.bongiovanni@indystar.com. Follow her on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter: @domenicareports.
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Indianapolis drivers navigate snowy roads
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Indianapolis drivers fought through snowy conditions on many roads Monday after the city was hit with 7-10 inches of snow.
News 8 caught up with one of Indiana’s newest Hoosiers at a gas station on Monday evening, when he learned he had a flat tire after his first big snowstorm as a one-month resident of Indiana. Edwin Maldonado moved from Orlando, so the winter storm was quite the transition.
“It just kinda feels like the ‘Matrix’ when you’re driving in snow,” Maldonado said. “Everything is kinda moving in slow motion. I haven’t really experienced icy roads since I’ve been here. This is kinda the first time I’ve experienced really snowy conditions and then I have a flat tire, so that’s just the cherry on top of it all.”
Maldonado says the roads could have been better treated in some areas. “I feel like they’ve done a pretty good job with main roads but then going into neighborhoods, that are also frequently busy roads, they definitely could be plowing.”
Most city roads were bad Monday with just the main thoroughfares plowed.
The Indianapolis Department of Public Works says it has approximately 70 drivers working around the clock in 12-hour shifts.
Kyle Bloyd, chief communication officer for the Indianapolis Department of Public Works, said Monday, “The square mileage of Indianapolis is quite large, and we’re dealing with this wind as well. A driver can plow these thoroughfares and by the next time they come around their work has already been undone.”
The city has an interactive map showing which roads are being prioritized over others for plowing.
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