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An Elegant Eliza Anchors Masquerade’s MY FAIR LADY

Posted on December 21, 2011 by

HERE_Houston_12-14-2011 Many decades have passed since I had the pleasure of playing Henry Higgins in our high school production of George Bernard Shaw’s classic comedy, Pygmalion. I could not have guessed then that I would one day be honored with … Continue reading →

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A CHRISTMAS STORY Worth Re-Telling

Posted on December 10, 2011 by

There is Christmas joy aplenty in the current run of the Stage Right Players’ production of the Philip Grecian adaptation of Jean Shepherd’s charming, “A Christmas Story.” Many will recall that sweet film which is now an annual holiday television … Continue reading →

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Community Spirit Shines in Players’ MIRACLE ON 34th ST.

Posted on December 9, 2011 by

 Conroe_Courier_12-9-2011 It was a drizzly, gray Sunday afternoon in Conroe, Texas, but the reception of guests at the Owen Theatre was a warm and royal one. A handsome prince helped arriving audience members in the front door as car after … Continue reading →

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Polished CYT Cast Lights Up the Crighton with TOM SAWYER

Posted on November 11, 2011 by

Conroe_COURIER_11-11-11 For those readers who have not yet reserved tickets to the current Christian Youth Theatre production of TOM SAWYER at the Crighton Theatre, be advised that four of the twelve performances in the run have already sold out, and … Continue reading →

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Music Complements Comedy for DIVAS at “The Box”

Posted on October 8, 2011 by

  [  HERE_HOUSTON_Lifestyle_&_Entertainment_10-5-2011  ] At long last it has finally dawned on me how appropriately Houston’s MUSIC BOX THEATRE has been named. I say that because while it casts itself as a comedy club, music is central to its irresistible allure. … Continue reading →

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Ehnes Thrills Pavilion as HSO Closes Summer Season

Posted on September 25, 2011 by

In the hour before the Houston Symphony Orchestra began its recent final concert of the summer season at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, Ira J. Black, member of the Performing Arts faculty of HCCS-Northwest College, offered the arriving audience a … Continue reading →

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At Crighton: Comedy Will Fly Even If Mama Won’t

Posted on September 17, 2011 by

[NOTE: All photos by Nikie Brown of WishNik Photography] Attention all Montgomery County area fans of wacky, far-fetched and very silly comedy. Your time has come with the Stage Right Players’ current production of the brand new Jessie Jones / … Continue reading →

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The Sound of Success at the Owen Theatre

Posted on September 11, 2011 by

The case can certainly be made that a vibrant local theatre can be central to a vibrant community. That is perhaps never truer than in the ever-improving city of Conroe, Texas. With the Stage Right Players and a wide variety … Continue reading →

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STATESMEN Getaway a Delight at Crighton Theatre

Posted on August 28, 2011 by

The program’s title was Let’s Get Away From It All, and the vacation atmosphere was set the moment a very local audience of family, friends, and music fans entered the Crighton Theatre for the delightful concert of the STATESMEN CHORUS … Continue reading →

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HAIRSPRAY Miracle From Lone Star College – CyFair

Posted on August 23, 2011 by

Readers familiar with the Broadway and movie editions of the delightful musical, HAIRSPRAY, probably need no reminders from me as to what fun that show offers. But I would have to say that in my experience the show has never … Continue reading →

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