Monthly Archives: April 2003

Fleming Shines in HGO’s “La Traviata”

Posted on April 27, 2003 by The People's Critic

Although my work as a performing arts critic began in the New York area, my first “big break” in Texas came in the spring of 1998. The international opera community was abuzz with news of Houston Grand Opera’s new experimental … Continue reading →

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Montgomery College “Cabaret” Sparked by Excellence

Posted on April 10, 2003 by The People's Critic

On the surface it was a very enjoyable and competent Montgomery College production of Kander & Ebb’s musical classic, “Cabaret.” But sprinkled within, one could find the kind of theatrical excellence expected on the professional stage. Amateur theater sometimes has pleasant … Continue reading →

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“Legends of the West” Shine at Bush Library

Posted on April 6, 2003 by The People's Critic

It was one of those perfect spring days in Texas, with the sky a vault of blue, and the wild flowers in the kind of profusion that reminds one to be thankful for Lady Bird Johnson. My friends and I … Continue reading →

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75th Anniversary Brings Crowd to Celebrate Bardavon Organ

Posted on April 1, 2003 by The People's Critic

It was a beautiful spring evening in the Hudson Valley, the elegant theater marquee was flashing, and Poughkeepsie area fans of classic cinema had assembled en masse to join the 75th Anniversary celebration of the Bardavon Theatre’s Wurlitzer organ. The … Continue reading →

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