Category Archives: Theater Reviews

Success and Failure from “HOW TO SUCCEED”

In many ways the show begins in the elegantly decorated entryway of New York’s Al Hirschfeld Theatre. It seems a fitting tribute to the renowned artist and theatre caricaturist for whom the theater is named, that three magnificent ceiling frescoes … Continue reading

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“CLEAR DAY” A CLEAR WINNER!

I came late to the party, having just seen Harry Connick Jr. in On A Clear Day You Can See Forever this past weekend. But after reading a recent rather harsh New York column regarding that show from a certain fellow critic … Continue reading

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An Elegant Eliza Anchors Masquerade’s MY FAIR LADY

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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Plenty of Surprises Accompany TUTS “White Christmas”

It was a Friday evening that would begin with the unexpected at Houston’s Hobby Center for the opening weekend of this season’s staged edition of Irving Berlin’s classic, White Christmas. First, arriving audience members would be pleasantly serenaded with holiday … Continue reading

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A CHRISTMAS STORY Worth Re-Telling

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.

 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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A True “BEAUTY” From John Cooper’s Performing Arts Center

For those who have not yet had the pleasure of experiencing a John Cooper School musical production in its state-of-the-art JCS Performing Arts Center, keep your eyes peeled for the next opportunity. Their recent fall production of Disney’s Beauty and … Continue reading

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Houston Ballet’s Joyful NUTCRACKER Exceeds Expectations

NUTCRACKER – Rhodes Elliott and Artists of Houston Ballet PHOTO- Amitava Sarkar HereHOUSTON.COM_11-30-2011 [ NOTE: All included Opening Night photos by Amitava Sarkar.] From a dance company as renowned as the Houston Ballet, one could expect no less than a … Continue reading

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Beatles Reign Continues With A Tribute Called “RAIN”

 HereHOUSTON.COM_11-29-2011 Pinch me if I’m dreaming! It was, after all, a November night that was very much like a dream, as Houston’s Gexa Energy Broadway series presented “RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles.” The audience atmosphere was electrically charged even … Continue reading

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Polished CYT Cast Lights Up the Crighton with TOM SAWYER

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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