Monthly Archives: November 2010

“Singin’ In The Rain” A Smash From Class Act

Posted on November 30, 2010 by The People's Critic

              It was a pleasant mild Sunday afternoon outside, but inside, at the Nancy Bock Performing Arts Center, it would soon be raining in the most delightful way. Only the producer, Keith Brumfield, and his daring Class Act Productions … Continue reading →

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Broadway and “Spelling Bee” Pleasantly Collide at John Cooper School

Posted on November 30, 2010 by The People's Critic

            Just before Showtime at the recent John Cooper School production of William Finn’s 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, a colorfully costumed troupe of students paraded across the stage, musically accompanied by “The Flight of the Bumblebee.” They marched … Continue reading →

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A “Drowsy” Broadway Rival From Masquerade

Posted on November 24, 2010 by The People's Critic

      If anyone thinks we have to go to Broadway to see the best of musical theatre, I would suggest you hurry over to Masquerade Theatre during the current run of a splendid, “Drowsy Chaperone.” It features one of the … Continue reading →

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Sad Tidings for Texas Repertory Theatre

Posted on November 21, 2010 by The People's Critic

             Recently, following what he called a “shellacking” for the Democratic Party in the 2010 election, President Obama remarked that “…sometimes you hit homeruns, and sometimes you have to settle for base hits…” Baseball fans know it is also possible … Continue reading →

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Veterans Honored at College Park

Posted on November 12, 2010 by The People's Critic

            I imagine that through the years many of us have had occasion to see Veteran’s Day newscasts of holiday parades or ceremonies, while thinking we should have done more ourselves to honor those who serve in our nation’s military. … Continue reading →

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