Tag Archives: Crighton Theatre

Classic Rock and Country Music Light Up the Crighton Stage

Posted on June 8, 2023 by The People's Critic

By DAVID DOW BENTLEY III     “The People’s Critic” [Click any photo to enlarge] An assortment of out-of-town commitments had taken me away from Texas for just over two years, so it was a dream come true to at last find … Continue reading →

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Stage Right’s Comical WILD WOMEN Reveal Our Unspoken Dilemma

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

By DAVID DOW BENTLEY III   “The People’s Critic” Who among us has not noticed the explosion, in recent years, of the growing industry of storage facilities designed to relieve us of the clutter of all our accumulated “stuff?” In my … Continue reading →

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Stage Right’s DIARY OF ANNE FRANK Arrives at Crighton Theatre

Posted on April 17, 2019 by The People's Critic

By DAVID DOW BENTLEY III   “The People’s Critic” [All Photos by Dave Clements/DWC Photography*  Click any photo to enlarge] The wonderful Stage Right Players, resident company of the exquisite Crighton Theatre in Conroe, Texas, is well known for its many … Continue reading →

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A Dazzling “42nd STREET” Thunders on to Crighton’s Stage

Posted on February 14, 2019 by The People's Critic

[All Photos by David W. Clements / DWC Photography. Click any photo to enlarge] Even if you have not yet been a lucky audience member for Stage Right’s new production of the legendary Broadway musical, 42nd STREET, perhaps you have … Continue reading →

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SAVANNAH Laughter Rocks the Crighton

Posted on September 20, 2018 by The People's Critic

By DAVID DOW BENTLEY III http://www.ThePeoplesCritic.com It’s hard to believe that STAGE RIGHT PRODUCTIONS has just completed its first decade as the resident company in Montgomery County’s crown jewel, the historic and beautiful Crighton Theatre. But if the current production … 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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‘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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Musical Artistry Prevails on Night of YTA Gala and Concert of Finalists

Posted on March 16, 2017 by The People's Critic

[Click Any Photo to Enlarge]  There was an atmosphere of celebration last weekend here in Texas. As folks looked forward to the end of winter’s dark days and the arrival of Daylight Savings Time, students and families prepared to welcome … Continue reading →

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A Glorious MY FAIR LADY at Crighton Theatre

Posted on February 15, 2017 by The People's Critic

[ Click Any Photo to Enlarge ] It’s literally “off to the races,” for another Stage Right blockbuster with the arrival of the current production of MY FAIR LADY at the Crighton Theatre. Director, Manny Cafeo, has done it again … Continue reading →

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ADDAMS FAMILY’s Spooky Hilarity Launches Halloween Season at Crighton

Posted on October 26, 2016 by The People's Critic

I think it can be safely said that in my many pleasant years of reviewing productions at the Crighton Theatre, I have never laughed harder than I did last Saturday night when doubled up in hysterics while enjoying Stage Right’s … Continue reading →

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