Category Archives: Conroe Courier

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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A Symphonic Tour of Europe from Rick Steves & Houston Symphony

Posted on October 19, 2019 by The People's Critic

  It was like an exquisite fairytale tour of the continent for lucky audiences at last weekend’s Houston Symphony concert titled, “Rick Steves’ Europe: A Symphonic Journey.” A full house packed Jones Hall, and with top ticket prices above one … Continue reading →

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Music Box Fulfills its Promise to KEEP IT BRASSY

Posted on September 24, 2018 by The People's Critic

By DAVID DOW BENTLEY III       http://www.ThePeoplesCritic.com The talented cast on stage at Houston’s popular nightclub, THE MUSIC BOX THEATRE, included most of “the usual suspects,” minus cast regular, Cay Taylor, who was out of town. Joining performers Brad Scarborough, Rebecca … Continue reading →

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“BROADWAY” Returns to Houston at the Music Box

Posted on March 25, 2018 by The People's Critic

Yes, it’s happily that time again. Spring is here, and Houston’s evermore popular MUSIC BOX cabaret is presenting its 2018 edition of “Broadway at the Box.” This little troupe of five very talented players, and their equally talented 5-piece G-SHARP … Continue reading →

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For YOUNG TEXAS ARTISTS, You Can Go Home Again

Posted on March 17, 2018 by The People's Critic

[Click any photo to enlarge. All Photos courtesy of Young Texas Artists and Susan Love Fitts Communications.] The title of Thomas Wolfe’s well-known novel declares, “You Can’t Go Home Again,” but perhaps you really can. I can’t recall just how … Continue reading →

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Carolyn Wong Triumphs in Crighton’s “DOLLY”

Posted on February 21, 2018 by The People's Critic

After a historically sad and troubling week for Americans aware of the tragic events in Florida, the abundant joy that is now being offered by the Stage Right Players production of HELLO DOLLY at Conroe’s gorgeous Crighton Theatre, could not … Continue reading →

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From Houston Ballet: A MADAME BUTTERFLY of Tragedy and Grace

Posted on May 13, 2017 by The People's Critic

[All photos courtesy of Houston Ballet. Photographer: Amitava Sarkar] Whenever I am privileged to report on an important ballet performance, I am reminded of a tender lyric in the legendary Broadway musical, A Chorus Line. It reminds us that “Everything … Continue reading →

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HSO and 007 Electrify Pavilion Audience

Posted on May 2, 2017 by The People's Critic

My two-decade journalistic journey through the delights of countless varied performances I have enjoyed at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion began when I reviewed the Houston Grand Opera production of Bizet’s CARMEN at the venue back in 1998. In all … Continue reading →

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‘Greater Tuna’ Rendition Takes a Tumble at Crighton

Posted on April 5, 2017 by The People's Critic

Many years ago in New York I reviewed the opening night of a new musical titled, “The Devil of Delancey Street. I opened my report with these lines: Richard Nixon famously remarked, “I am not a crook!” Let me paraphrase … Continue reading →

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Crighton’s BLITHE SPIRIT is a Ghostly Affair

Posted on September 14, 2016 by The People's Critic

[Click any photo to enlarge] After a pleasant summer visiting family and friends in the generally cooler northeast regions of New York and New England, and despite the lingering summer heat and humidity of the Lone Star State, it was … Continue reading →

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