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“Tapestry” Premiere Anchors Houston Ballet’s ROCK, ROLL & TUTUS

Posted on March 14, 2012 by The People's Critic

HereHouston.com_3-14-2012 If the title of Houston Ballet’s current production, ROCK, ROLL & TUTUS, seemed a bit silly, the dance artistry displayed on Opening Night certainly was not. The first of the program’s three segments was the World Premiere of company … Continue reading →

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And the Winner Is ….THE MUSIC BOX THEATRE !

Posted on March 8, 2012 by The People's Critic

[ CLICK PHOTOS ABOVE TO ENLARGE ] HereHouston.com_3-8-2012 The hilarious show was called, OSCAR® IN THE BOX, and on a cool, clear Texas night, and under a growing moon, the crowd of customers assembling at The Music Box Theatre was … Continue reading →

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A Magnificent MULAN From Class Act Productions

Posted on March 2, 2012 by The People's Critic

COURIER_3-2-2012 There are times in a critic’s life when one can barely believe the good fortune of witnessing something so extraordinarily splendid on a stage. Last weekend’s Class Act Production of Disney’s MULAN was a case in point. If we … Continue reading →

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Comedy Perfection from Masquerade’s SCOUNDRELS

Posted on February 28, 2012 by The People's Critic

Conroe_COURIER_2-26-2012 It is no secret that Masquerade Theatre tops the list when it comes to musical comedy offerings for the city of Houston, but I would have to say that the comedy portion of that equation has never been funnier … Continue reading →

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Two Crightons For the Price of Fun

Posted on February 26, 2012 by The People's Critic

 Conroe_Courier_2-26-12 Residents of the Conroe, Texas area may have been wondering about those peals of laughter rolling across North Main Street of late. Let me try to explain. On one side of the street at the Owen Theatre, the Crighton … Continue reading →

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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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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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