Monthly Archives: August 2001

The Woodlands’ Own Samantha Cochran Shines in “One Mo’ Time”

Posted on August 26, 2001 by The People's Critic

This was opening night at The Great Caruso’s Dinner Theater, and the image of famed blues singer, “Ma” Rainey, beamed down at the audience from her place in the center of the transparent scrim that would soon reveal the backstage … Continue reading →

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Be Prepared to Laugh at Pure, “Ruthless” Comedy

Posted on August 18, 2001 by The People's Critic

Those of you who enjoy farce, campy humor and parodies of classic Broadway shows and Hollywood films, should hurry on down to the Masquerade Theater. The rest of you please remain behind. Our subject is the musical comedy, “Ruthless.” With … Continue reading →

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“Giselle” a Sight to Behold and the Perfect End to Summer

Posted on August 18, 2001 by The People's Critic

As the curtain rose at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, the extraordinary set (designer Peter Farmer) hinted that something exceptional was at hand.  We behold an intricate, lacy forest, and a vine covered cottage, all in rich sepia tones that … Continue reading →

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Bennett Celebrates Birthday at Pavilion

Posted on August 9, 2001 by The People's Critic

If it were possible for me to write a review to equal the caliber of the performance at the Woodland’s Pavilion’s recent Tony Bennett/K.D. Lang Concert, I would probably soon find myself with a Pulitzer Prize for literature. Such was the … Continue reading →

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Blanchard a Winner on Amerigo’s Piano

Posted on August 5, 2001 by The People's Critic

For Daniel Blanchard last Thursday night may have just been another “gig” in his regular schedule at Amerigo’s upstairs lounge. But for those present who have lived in Montgomery County long enough to remember the fabulous old Park Bar and Grill, … Continue reading →

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