Tonight I had the chance to see The Simon & Garfunkel Story at the Murat Theater inside the Old National Centre in downtown Indianapolis, and it was a really enjoyable night of music and nostalgia.
The show does a wonderful job telling the story of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel from their earliest days performing together, through their rise to fame, their breakup, and eventually their reunion. Along the way it highlights their albums, awards, Hall of Fame induction, and of course the legendary Central Park concert. The storytelling, combined with multimedia video projections and lighting, created a very engaging production that kept the audience connected to the history behind the songs.
Musically, the show was extremely well done. The two main performers portraying Simon and Garfunkel were both very talented singers and musicians, and the four-piece backing band added a rich, full sound throughout the evening. The actor playing Paul Simon captured the spirit of the music very well. The performer portraying Art Garfunkel did a strong job too, although he didn’t quite have that unmistakable, angelic tone that Garfunkel is known for. Because of that, a few songs were performed in slightly lower keys, so they didn’t sound exactly like the original recordings. Even so, he was still an excellent vocalist and performer, and together the two leads delivered beautiful harmonies that brought the songs to life.
What really stood out was how much heart the performers put into the music and the story. The audience clearly loved it—singing along, cheering, and ultimately giving the cast a well-deserved standing ovation at the end of the show.
Overall, this was a fun and thoughtfully produced tribute that brought back a lot of great memories and celebrated the incredible legacy of Simon & Garfunkel. If you’re a fan of their music, I would definitely recommend seeing this show when you have the chance.
~ Jeff Angel
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