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Spectacular “Star Spangled Salute” at Pavilion
PHOTO: Courtesy of Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Uncle Sam towers above the crowd.PHOTO: Courtesy of ThePeoplesCritic.com It was no surprise that the Houston Symphony’s annual Fourth of July Eve...
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A “MOCKINGBIRD” to Be Proud of From Crighton Players
The Cast of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRDPhoto By Brad Meyer Conroe_COURIER_7-13-2012 Texans have long been proud of their multi-talented state bird, the Mockingbird, with its countless lovely songs. Now they...
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A Magical Voice For Stage Right’s CINDERELLA
Cinderella (Kathleen Baker) meets her Prince (Louis Crespo, Jr.)PHOTO by KMH Photography. All KMH Cinderella photos available for purchase at http://www.kmhtheatricalphotos.shutterfly.com/ Visits to...
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Once Again for Class Act: ANYTHING GOES!
The Class Act Productions cast of ANYTHING GOESPhoto by Len Bates It is no secret that when the Class Act Productions company puts on a show, they pull out all the stops. As Director/Founder/Producer...
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A Stunning Theatre For a Stunning FIDDLER at Lone Star College – Tomball
The Cast of FIDDLER ON THE ROOFLone Star College – TomballPHOTO – Courtesy of ThePeoplesCritic.com There may have been those who questioned the investment of some twelve million dollars in building a...
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A Midsummer Night’s “BUNNY” for HSO at Pavilion
Houston Symphony with Guest Star, Bugs BunnyPHOTO: Courtesy of ThePeoplesCritic.com My story could have been called A Midsummer Night’s Dream, but I understand that title has already been used. But...
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Hamlisch and HSO Well-Matched at Pavilion
[ NOTE: The PEOPLE'S CRITIC column below from August 17, 2000, is reprinted here in memory of brilliant Broadway and film composer, Marvin Hamlisch, who died today. ] MARVIN HAMLISCHPhoto: Courtesy of...
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Bennett Stars, But Belasco Steals The Show
Judy GarlandPHOTO: Courtesy of Smithsonian Institute For leading lady, Tracie Bennett, the role of Judy Garland was not a new one. But it must be said her performance in the just concluded Broadway run...
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Twin Talents Shine in “THOSE FABULOUS DORSEYS”
If there had been any question as to whether the 59E59 Theaters complex is a Mid-Town Manhattan Mecca for presenting cutting edge variety in the performing arts, the current run of “The Anderson Twins...
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Taking a “Page” From American Pop Music History
Like many New Yorkers, my world has not been untouched by the still ongoing effects of the now notorious Hurricane Sandy, which, for some time, have sidelined my work as a critic. For my return to the...
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AN UNUSUAL MUSICAL JOURNEY AT 59E59
Jessica Walker stars in THE GIRL I LEFT BEHIND ME, with Joe Atkins on piano, part of Brits Off Broadway at 59E59 Theaters.PHOTO: Carol Rosegg The 59E59 Theaters comprise one of Manhattan’s most...
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There’s a New Game in Town: Don’t Miss It!
Malik Ali, Alejandro Rodriguez, and Sean Carvajal in GHETTO BABYLON at 59E59 Theaters. Photo by Lisa Silberman “Take me out to the ballgame, take me out with the crowd…” On the other hand, why not just...
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Loneliness, Passion, and Lust, Find Elegance in FOREVER TANGO
Maksim Chmerkovskiy & Karina Smirnoff in FOREVER TANGOPhoto: Walter McBride From its 1994 San Francisco inception to its various Broadway runs in 1997, 2004, and now, 2013, Luis Bravo’s FOREVER...
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A Very Choice “HOBSON” at Shetler Theatre 54
Peter Kingsley as Hobson & Katia Thomas as Maggie in HOBSON’S CHOICEPhoto: Arnold Bueso For theatergoers who can move quickly there is a rare and limited opportunity this week at the Shetler...
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Symphony Brings Fine Music and Fine Wines to Pavilion
HOUSTON SYMPHONY in Performance at Cynthia Woods Mitchell PavilionPHOTO: Ted Washington It was back in the 1980′s of another century that I had the good fortune to spend two pleasant summers visiting...
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A Stunning Sellout for The Players’ SOUTH PACIFIC
The Cast of SOUTH PACIFICPHOTO: Brad Meyer 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...
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PRISCILLA Brings an Early Mardi Gras Parade to Houston
Cast of PRISCILLA, Queen of the DesertPHOTO: Joan Marcus Old timers may recall a hit show of early television titled, “Queen For A Day.” Houston fun-seekers may want to hurry over and join the party at...
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At Music Box: A Little Bit Country, A Little Bit Comedy, A Whole Lot of Fun
SALOON SONGS Cast(L-R) Luke Wrobel, Kristina Sullivan, Brad Scarborough & Cay TaylorPHOTO: Courtesy of Music Box Theater Country music and a sense of the Wild West are common factors of life in...
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Sensational SOUND OF MUSIC from Class Act
PHOTO: Courtesy of Class Act Productions YourHoustonNews.com_10-17-2013 After a long absence from Texas, it was a special treat for me to be back in time for a very splendid The Sound of Music...
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“SPIRIT” of the Season at Texas Repertory Theatre
(L – R) Lauren Dolk, Steven Fenley, and Lisa Thomas Morrison in The Texas Repertory Theatre’s production of BLITHE SPIRITPhoto: Larry Lipton. What better time of year could there be to call forth the...
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