Tag Archives: The PLAYERS Theatre Company

“FOOTLOOSE” Brings Joyous Revival to the Owen Theatre

Posted on March 19, 2021 by The People's Critic

By DAVID DOW BENTLEY III    “The People’s Critic” [All photos by Trevor Hall Photography. Click any photo to enlarge.] It seems to be happening bit by bit. The pre-pandemic world we once knew is creeping its way back toward the … Continue reading →

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A Fond Good-Bye to BYE BYE BIRDIE at the Owen Theatre

Posted on September 24, 2015 by The People's Critic

[Click any photo to enlarge ] As I put pen to paper for this review, I am reminded of that wise old expression: “Better late than never.” As a critic, I have never been fond of reviewing shows on opening … Continue reading →

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A VALENTINE FROM MAINE & THE PLAYERS

Posted on February 4, 2015 by The People's Critic

Ten months of family business in New York had kept me away from the Conroe theatre scene for a very long time, so it was especially nice last Saturday evening to follow dinner with a dear friend at Joe’s Italian … Continue reading →

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Electrifying Second Act for Players’ powerful INHERIT THE WIND

Posted on March 26, 2014 by The People's Critic

Many readers will recall tales of the sensational Scopes “Monkey” Trial of 1925, which became a notorious clash between science and religion. Schoolteacher, John Scopes, was charged with teaching the evolutionary theories of Charles Darwin in spite of Tennessee law … 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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A Stunning Sellout for The Players’ SOUTH PACIFIC

Posted on September 19, 2013 by The People's Critic

YourHoustonNews.com_9-19-13 Until recently some important family matters had kept me away from the delights of the Conroe theatre scene for over a year. What a pleasure to discover, upon my return, that sold-out houses for that same theatre scene were … Continue reading →

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