Monthly Archives: July 2005

Masquerade’s “Melody” Lingers On, But Not For Long

As Masquerade Theatre takes up a two-year residency in its new home at the Hobby Center’s beautiful Zilkha Hall, director, Phillip Duggins has celebrated by putting magic in the air with a splendid production of “The Melody Lingers On,” a … Continue reading

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Class Act’s Music Man Another Hit

If ever there were a talent worthy of the title, “The Music Man,” surely it would be the founder/director of Class Act Productions, Keith Brumfield. Last weekend that talent was thoroughly on display (both onstage and off) in the group’s … Continue reading

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College Play a “Dream” Come True

Shakespeare is alive and well in The Woodlands, and the evidence is now available in the Montgomery College Theatre Department’s current production of the Immortal Bard’s comedy classic, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Skillfully directed by Ellen Ketchum, the performance was … Continue reading

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“The Foreigner” Features Laughs Aplenty At Crighton

Readers may well be aware that I have a particular fondness for the Crighton Theatre and its resident company, The Crighton Players. So it is that on the rare occasion I sense things are not going well on their stage, … Continue reading

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Peden Studio Recital Showcases Young Vocalists

After 20 years as a resident of The Woodlands, I guess it should not surprise me to discover ever-newer levels of excellence here. Such was the case last Friday evening when I accepted an invitation to attend the impressive student … Continue reading

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