Monthly Archives: July 2008

Life Goes On for “Little Women” at Masquerade

When the musical, “Little Women” opened on Broadway January 23, 2005, many hopes were high that the run would be a long one. Alas, that initial production would last just 137 performances, closing on the following May 22nd. Not long … Continue reading

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A Professional “West Side Story” from Class Act

Mature readers (I would never call us old) will recall the mysterious world of screenwriter Rod Serling’s “Twilight Zone.” In each episode, the natural laws seemed somehow suspended, and the seemingly impossible would happen. Such was the case last night … Continue reading

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Brilliant ”Silver Screen” Concert from WSO/FOTW

As my story relates to both the finest music from motion pictures, and to an absolutely astounding assemblage of area talent, allow me to borrow the opening lyric line from the film classic, Love Story : “Where do I begin?” Please … Continue reading

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Everyone’s Invited to Crighton’s “Uninvited”

The pleasant drawing room set for the Crighton Players’ current production of Tim Kelly’s play, The Uninvited, nicely depicts “…the sitting room of Cliff End, an isolated house overlooking the Bristol Channel in the west of England.” The title, of course, … Continue reading

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A Troubled TCT “Godspell” Has Bright Moments

The musical, “Godspell,” originally conceived by John Michael Teblak, with the music and lyrics of Stephen Schwartz, is clearly a perennial in the theatre. In recent years I have had the pleasure of reviewing two satisfying productions here in Texas. … Continue reading

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