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An Elegant Eliza Anchors Masquerade’s MY FAIR LADY

Posted on December 21, 2011 by The People's Critic

HERE_Houston_12-14-2011 Many decades have passed since I had the pleasure of playing Henry Higgins in our high school production of George Bernard Shaw’s classic comedy, Pygmalion. I could not have guessed then that I would one day be honored with … Continue reading →

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Plenty of Surprises Accompany TUTS “White Christmas”

Posted on December 12, 2011 by The People's Critic

It was a Friday evening that would begin with the unexpected at Houston’s Hobby Center for the opening weekend of this season’s staged edition of Irving Berlin’s classic, White Christmas. First, arriving audience members would be pleasantly serenaded with holiday … Continue reading →

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A CHRISTMAS STORY Worth Re-Telling

Posted on December 10, 2011 by The People's Critic

There is Christmas joy aplenty in the current run of the Stage Right Players’ production of the Philip Grecian adaptation of Jean Shepherd’s charming, “A Christmas Story.” Many will recall that sweet film which is now an annual holiday television … Continue reading →

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Community Spirit Shines in Players’ MIRACLE ON 34th ST.

Posted on December 9, 2011 by The People's Critic

 Conroe_Courier_12-9-2011 It was a drizzly, gray Sunday afternoon in Conroe, Texas, but the reception of guests at the Owen Theatre was a warm and royal one. A handsome prince helped arriving audience members in the front door as car after … Continue reading →

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A True “BEAUTY” From John Cooper’s Performing Arts Center

Posted on December 2, 2011 by The People's Critic

For those who have not yet had the pleasure of experiencing a John Cooper School musical production in its state-of-the-art JCS Performing Arts Center, keep your eyes peeled for the next opportunity. Their recent fall production of Disney’s Beauty and … Continue reading →

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Houston Ballet’s Joyful NUTCRACKER Exceeds Expectations

Posted on November 30, 2011 by The People's Critic

HereHOUSTON.COM_11-30-2011 [ NOTE: All included Opening Night photos by Amitava Sarkar.] From a dance company as renowned as the Houston Ballet, one could expect no less than a splendid NUTCRACKER for the Christmas season. I have seen numerous productions of … Continue reading →

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Beatles Reign Continues With A Tribute Called “RAIN”

Posted on November 22, 2011 by The People's Critic

 HereHOUSTON.COM_11-29-2011 Pinch me if I’m dreaming! It was, after all, a November night that was very much like a dream, as Houston’s Gexa Energy Broadway series presented “RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles.” The audience atmosphere was electrically charged even … Continue reading →

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Polished CYT Cast Lights Up the Crighton with TOM SAWYER

Posted on November 11, 2011 by The People's Critic

Conroe_COURIER_11-11-11 For those readers who have not yet reserved tickets to the current Christian Youth Theatre production of TOM SAWYER at the Crighton Theatre, be advised that four of the twelve performances in the run have already sold out, and … Continue reading →

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Intrigue and Confusion Meet on “The Bus”

Posted on October 19, 2011 by The People's Critic

I imagine most of we theatergoers have traveled enough to realize that a bus, like many other modes of transportation, can sometimes be a helpful conveyance, while at other times it may experience mechanical problems. It seems the same can … Continue reading →

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N.Y. MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL WELCOMES HOUSTON CAST

Posted on October 6, 2011 by The People's Critic

 Some months ago I began to hear reports that the Houston Family Arts Center had a cast of area youngsters being selected to participate in the eighth annual New York Musical Theatre Festival. As I split much of my time … Continue reading →

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