Monthly Archives: August 2004

Teens Make Thurcie Smile Once Again

Posted on August 26, 2004 by The People's Critic

I usually know when I am scheduled to attend and review a program. But on one recent evening, the performance came to me as a delightful surprise. But let me first set the stage for this “review” by going back … Continue reading →

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Audio/Video Failures Mar Powerful Groban Performance

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

The crowd at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion was almost as big a sellout as the Toby Keith performance the night before. The soft summer weather was arguably the most pleasant in Houston memory. The warm-up from pianist, William Joseph, and … Continue reading →

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2004-05 Season Set For Montgomery County Performing Arts Society

Posted on August 13, 2004 by The People's Critic

The word is out, and top talent from across the country and around Texas will be heading to Montgomery County during the forthcoming season of the Montgomery County Performing Arts Society. According to MCPAS President, Fred McMurray, “From the Las … Continue reading →

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The Wonderful “Wizard” of Woodlands

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

Back in 1998 I wrote a review of “Annie” with a headline that read “Class Act Productions Earns Its Name.” All these years later, under the brilliant guidance of Producer/Director Keith Brumfield, they continue to put the class in Class … Continue reading →

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Barbara Bush Takes Center Stage in Museum Exhibit

Posted on August 6, 2004 by The People's Critic

The Bush family will certainly be in the spotlight during this month approaching the Republican National Convention. But former First Lady, Barbara Bush, does not have to wait for her time in the limelight, as the Museum at the George … Continue reading →

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America’s New York at the Top of Its Game

Posted on August 3, 2004 by The People's Critic

My frequent trips between homes in Texas and New York, and the occasional stories I initiate from NYC, sometimes generate inquiries from Texas readers about what to see and do in the “Big Apple.” This seems especially true now with … Continue reading →

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An “Earnest” Effort From M.C. Theater Students

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

According to the printed program at the recent Montgomery College Theatre summer production of Oscar Wilde’s very wild comedy, The Importance of Being Earnest : “This play is part of our student directorial workshops. All aspects of the production are … Continue reading →

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