Monthly Archives: September 2011

Ehnes Thrills Pavilion as HSO Closes Summer Season

Posted on September 25, 2011 by The People's Critic

In the hour before the Houston Symphony Orchestra began its recent final concert of the summer season at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, Ira J. Black, member of the Performing Arts faculty of HCCS-Northwest College, offered the arriving audience a … Continue reading →

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Mime and Merriment From Le CIRQUE DE LÉGUME

Posted on September 22, 2011 by The People's Critic

Attention Dear Readers: Have you been getting your recommended servings of fresh vegetables each day? If not, you may want to hurry over to the 59E59 Theaters for one of the final amusing performances of CIRQUE DE LÉGUME. As the … Continue reading →

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At Crighton: Comedy Will Fly Even If Mama Won’t

Posted on September 17, 2011 by The People's Critic

[NOTE: All photos by Nikie Brown of WishNik Photography] Attention all Montgomery County area fans of wacky, far-fetched and very silly comedy. Your time has come with the Stage Right Players’ current production of the brand new Jessie Jones / … Continue reading →

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Brilliant Houston Ballet Opening Saves Least ’til Last

Posted on September 15, 2011 by The People's Critic

No doubt about it, it was an evening of stunning dance as the Houston Ballet opened its season with, “Return of the Masters,” last Thursday night at the Brown Theatre of the Wortham Center. In part at least, the program … Continue reading →

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Great Voices Sabotaged in Pavilion’s POPERAZZI

Posted on September 14, 2011 by The People's Critic

At the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion September began with a night of delightful Italian musical classics, and to be honest, the night would end with a cheering audience expressing its enthusiastic satisfaction. This was the Houston Symphony’s concert featuring guest … Continue reading →

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The Sound of Success at the Owen Theatre

Posted on September 11, 2011 by The People's Critic

The case can certainly be made that a vibrant local theatre can be central to a vibrant community. That is perhaps never truer than in the ever-improving city of Conroe, Texas. With the Stage Right Players and a wide variety … Continue reading →

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