Category Archives: HERE Lifestyle & Entertainment

A Soaring DREAMGIRLS Triumphs in Houston

Posted on April 9, 2017 by The People's Critic

[Click any photo to enlarge.] When I first saw the musical, DREAMGIRLS, back in 1982, the Broadway blockbuster was at the beginning of what would become a four-year run on The Great White Way. With the often-thrilling music of Henry … Continue reading →

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BROADWAY returns to Houston via The Music Box Theatre

Posted on March 6, 2017 by The People's Critic

I was just beginning to experience withdrawal symptoms after my recent out-of-town travels, but all is well now following my recent return to The Music Box Theatre for the current delightful production of The Music Box Does Broadway. As soon … Continue reading →

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MUSIC BOX THEATRE JOURNEY’S BACK TO THE 1980’S

Posted on November 7, 2016 by The People's Critic

Music fans who enjoy science fiction may be reminded of H.G. Wells’ “The Time Machine” during their next visit to Houston’s popular Music Box Theatre. The company’s current production of “The 80’s Mix Tape Diaries,” delivers a generous musical look … Continue reading →

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PIPPIN Charms Houston with Mystery and Magic

Posted on October 22, 2015 by The People's Critic

Until the current BROADWAY at the Hobby Center offering, I had somehow never managed to actually see a production of the longtime hit musical, PIPPIN. I recall once reading a lengthy plot summary of that show, and thinking at the … Continue reading →

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BONNIE & CLYDE Go Underground at TUTS

Posted on October 8, 2015 by The People's Critic

[ Click Any Photo to Enlarge ] In these half dozen years since its World Premiere in La Jolla, California, composer Frank Wildhorn’s ambitious musical, BONNIE & CLYDE, has had numerous incarnations, both in the U.S. and abroad, even including productions … Continue reading →

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A Woodlands Weekend of Wonders from Gaga, Bennett & “Chicago”

Posted on May 3, 2015 by The People's Critic

CHICAGO lights up stage at Lone Star College-Montgomery *Courtesy Photo*  [ CLICK ANY PHOTO TO ENLARGE ] Last weekend approached with ominous Houston-area Friday morning thunderstorms that seemed a bad omen for the much-anticipated Friday night concert of Tony Bennett … Continue reading →

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TOMMY TUNE AWARDS : “The Biggest Celebration”

Posted on April 26, 2015 by The People's Critic

Whenever he was distressed about disturbing current events in the news, it was not uncommon for my late father to announce, “The world is going to hell in a handbasket!” If he could have been with me for the recent … Continue reading →

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“JOSEPH” Gives the People What They Want at TUTS

Posted on March 20, 2015 by The People's Critic

With Spring Break underway for many in surrounding Houston areas, the Theater Under the Stars offering of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT had no opening week shortage of eager young faces looking down to the stage from box seats … Continue reading →

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A Truly Wonderful WIZARD OF OZ from TUTS

Posted on March 6, 2014 by The People's Critic

What a magical wonderland of joy awaits those lucky Theater Under the Stars patrons who have the good fortune to scoop up the remaining tickets for the current run of the new musical stage adaptation of The Wizard of Oz … Continue reading →

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Opening Night Jitters Yield to a Very Satisfying BUS STOP

Posted on October 25, 2013 by The People's Critic

I had to be in a good mood last Friday night after a dear friend treated me to dinner at Perry’s Grill where the salmon was divine and the service from our waiter, Joe, was first-class. Then it was time … Continue reading →

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