Monthly Archives: March 2004

College “Carousel” Has Its Ups and Downs

Posted on March 29, 2004 by The People's Critic

When I was about 12 years old my family acquired a 45 RPM soundtrack album of the then current 1956 movie hit, “Carousel,” based on Rodgers and Hammerstein’s hit Broadway show of the same name. It starred Shirley Jones and … Continue reading →

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Popular Local Singer Release New C.D.

Posted on March 19, 2004 by The People's Critic

It was August 5, 2001 when the Houston Community Newspapers published my review of talented local cabaret singer/pianist, Daniel Blanchard. By all accounts it was a simpler time in America than the world we would know a month later following … Continue reading →

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Musical Excellence Marks Young Texas Artists Competition

Posted on March 16, 2004 by The People's Critic

On the East Coast the Broadway musicians were on strike. Here on the Gulf Coast the Houston Symphony was confronting a musician’s walkout. But in Montgomery County’s crown jewel Crighton Theatre, it was music, music, music, all the way in … Continue reading →

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Conroe High School Plans a “Wilde” Night of Theater

Posted on March 12, 2004 by The People's Critic

It’s that time of year when area high schools are gearing up for the 2004 University Interscholastic League One Act Play Competition, and Conroe High School is no exception. This year’s entry is Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest,” and … Continue reading →

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Enthusiasm Abounds in John Cooper’s “Tavern”

Posted on March 7, 2004 by The People's Critic

For anyone who has seen director, Justin Doran, address the audience prior to the curtain time of his John Cooper School student productions, it is abundantly clear that his infectious energy and enthusiasm jump across the footlights. That same energy … Continue reading →

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Masquerade’s “New Brain” a Thought-Provoking Musical

Posted on March 5, 2004 by The People's Critic

It was a very special occasion at the recent opening of Masquerade Theatre’s musical production, “A New Brain,” directed by Phillip Duggins. The show’s Tony Award-winning composer, William Finn, had come all the way from New York for the Houston opening … Continue reading →

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Woodlands Symphony Blends Music and Dance

Posted on March 1, 2004 by The People's Critic

It almost seems there is no end to the creative ways which Woodlands Symphony Orchestra Director, Dagang Chen, can find to directly involve The Woodlands community in the symphonic experience. Last Sunday’s tribute to legendary choreographer, George Balanchine, was no … Continue reading →

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