Category Archives: ATCA

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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“GUYS & DOLLS” Cools the Sizzling Texas Summer Heat

Posted on July 19, 2023 by The People's Critic

[All photos by SPRY ART PHOTOGRAPHY. Click any photo to enlarge.] By David Dow Bentley III     “The People’s Critic” Those familiar with the witty short stories of newspaper columnist, Damon Runyon, may also be acquainted with the types of gangsters, … Continue reading →

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For Elvis Fans, it Seemed Like Reincarnation at Pavilion

Posted on June 16, 2023 by The People's Critic

By DAVID DOW BENTLEY III     “The People’s Critic” [Click any photo to enlarge] As one of the world’s premier outdoor amphitheaters since Frank Sinatra was its Grand Opening star on April 28, 1990, the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The … Continue reading →

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A Sensational Opening for the New MUSIC BOX Theater

Posted on May 30, 2023 by The People's Critic

By DAVID DOW BENTLEY III     “The People’s Critic” [Click any photo to enlarge.] A brief transportation delay in reaching the new location may have caused me to miss the first moments of the Opening Show from the MUSIC BOX THEATER … 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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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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