Category Archives: American Theatre Critics Association

Audiences are “FEELIN’ GROOVY” at The Music Box

Posted on July 28, 2023 by The People's Critic

[Click Any Photo to Enlarge] By David Dow Bentley III     “The People’s Critic” Houston’s MUSIC BOX THEATER continues to amaze audiences with their seemingly bottomless reservoir of musical creativity and comedy flair. With its long-running and very talented quintet of … Continue reading →

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Houston Symphony Soars with Cirque de la Symphonie

Posted on July 25, 2023 by The People's Critic

[PHOTOS Courtesy of Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. Click any photo to enlarge] By David Dow Bentley III     “The People’s Critic” They say that “Seeing is Believing,” but for last week’s audience at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, the Houston Symphony … Continue reading →

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Another STAR-SPANGLED SUCCESS for The Pavilion

Posted on July 7, 2023 by The People's Critic

By David Dow Bentley III     “The People’s Critic” [Click Any Photo to Enlarge] They say, “Time Flies When You’re Having Fun,” and when I think back over the many times during the past quarter-century that I have had the privilege … Continue reading →

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The Andersons Return to Symphony Space

Posted on November 8, 2021 by The People's Critic

Anderson Twins + Vince Giordano & Friends = Return of Musical Joy By DAVID DOW BENTLEY III     “The People’s Critic” It had been nearly two Pandemic years since I had the pleasure of attending a performance of any kind in … Continue reading →

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Donny Edwards Gives a Royal “TRIBUTE TO THE KING”

Posted on April 2, 2021 by The People's Critic

By DAVID DOW BENTLEY III      “The People’s Critic” Last weekend, after a year of repeated pandemic-related concert rescheduling, the Crighton Theatre’s much anticipated, and long-delayed opening night of “An Authentic Tribute to the King,” had finally arrived to the delight … Continue reading →

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Pandemic Relief from Houston’s MUSIC BOX THEATER

Posted on June 25, 2020 by The People's Critic

By DAVID DOW BENTLEY III     “The People’s Critic” [Click Any Photo to Enlarge] Is there musical theater after Covid-19? You betcha! And Houston’s MUSIC BOX THEATER is prepared to prove it to you. But before I get into that, let … Continue reading →

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An Icy and Magical Wonderland in Class Act’s FROZEN

Posted on March 12, 2020 by The People's Critic

  [Special Thanks to Class Act’s  Kristi Tabor for the photo above, and for the six additional new cast photos we now include at the end of this report. Click any photo to enlarge.] By DAVID DOW BENTLEY III     “The … Continue reading →

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Swing Into Spring with BROADWAY AT THE BOX!

Posted on March 5, 2020 by The People's Critic

By DAVID DOW BENTLEY III   “The People’s Critic” It seems that each year at this time I am confronted with the daunting task of trying to summarize the countless delights of the MUSIC BOX THEATER’S latest creative tribute to Broadway … Continue reading →

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Unforgettable Celebration of a “KING,” from Houston Symphony

Posted on March 1, 2020 by The People's Critic

By David Dow Bentley III   “The People’s Critic” Of the countless hit recordings left to us by legendary vocalist, NAT KING COLE, the song “Unforgettable” would certainly rank high on that list. The concert is aptly titled, “UNFORGETTABLE: Celebrating the … Continue reading →

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TUTS Offers an Unusual Trip with Its Tropical “ISLAND”

Posted on February 24, 2020 by The People's Critic

By DAVID DOW BENTLEY III     “The People’s Critic” [Click any photo to enlarge] I don’t usually assign my readers “homework” in advance of seeing a show, but it seems appropriate in connection with Theater Under the Stars’ current offering of … Continue reading →

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