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Success and Failure from “HOW TO SUCCEED”

Posted on February 4, 2012 by

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!

Posted on January 18, 2012 by

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

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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Plenty of Surprises Accompany TUTS “White Christmas”

Posted on December 12, 2011 by

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

Posted on December 2, 2011 by

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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Beatles Reign Continues With A Tribute Called “RAIN”

Posted on November 22, 2011 by

 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

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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Electrifying GHOST Captivates London and Heads to Broadway

Posted on October 28, 2011 by

Now back from Europe with summer adventures behind me, and with the fall season well underway, it seems an appropriate time to catch up on a highlight of Show Business from “across the pond.” To be more specific, allow me … Continue reading →

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N.Y. MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL WELCOMES HOUSTON CAST

Posted on October 6, 2011 by

 Some months ago I began to hear reports that the Houston Family Arts Center had a cast of area youngsters being selected to participate in the eighth annual New York Musical Theatre Festival. As I split much of my time … Continue reading →

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Mime and Merriment From Le CIRQUE DE LÉGUME

Posted on September 22, 2011 by

Attention Dear Readers: Have you been getting your recommended servings of fresh vegetables each day? If not, you may want to hurry over to the 59E59 Theaters for one of the final amusing performances of CIRQUE DE LÉGUME. As the … Continue reading →

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