For Elvis Fans, it Seemed Like Reincarnation at Pavilion
Patrick Dunn as ELVIS (Courtesy Phot0) By DAVID DOW BENTLEY III “The People’s Critic” [Click any photo to enlarge] As one of the world’s premier outdoor amphitheaters since Frank Sinatra was its...
View ArticleAnother STAR-SPANGLED SUCCESS for The Pavilion
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell PavilionThe Woodlands, Texas By David Dow Bentley III “The People’s Critic” [Click Any Photo to Enlarge] They say, “Time Flies When You’re Having Fun,” and when I think...
View Article“GUYS & DOLLS” Cools the Sizzling Texas Summer Heat
JACK WHEELER (as Nicely-Nicely), and the cast of Class Act’s “Guys & Dolls,” light up the stage for the rousing “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat.” [All photos by SPRY ART PHOTOGRAPHY. Click any...
View ArticleHouston Symphony Soars with Cirque de la Symphonie
[PHOTOS Courtesy of Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. Click any photo to enlarge] By David Dow Bentley III “The People’s Critic” They say that “Seeing is Believing,” but for last week’s audience at...
View ArticleAudiences are “FEELIN’ GROOVY” at The Music Box
The Cast of “FEELIN’ GROOVY 8” at The Music Box [Click Any Photo to Enlarge] By David Dow Bentley III “The People’s Critic” Houston’s MUSIC BOX THEATER continues to amaze audiences with their...
View ArticleKENNEDY CENTER HONORS Celebrates Renée Fleming
Renée FlemingPHOTO: Courtesy of the Library of Congress One of my proudest moments as a Performing Arts critic took place two decades ago in 2003, when I received a Houston Grand Opera invitation to...
View ArticleMusical Excellence Again Reigns Supreme at YTA Gala
YTA Staff Joins 2024 Competition Winners for Final Curtain Call By David Dow Bentley III “The People’s Critic” Conroe COURIER March 17, 2024 [Click any photo to enlarge] It was a wondrous spring...
View ArticleMUSIC BOX Miracle Continues in Houston
MUSIC BOX CAST (L-R) Kristina Sullivan, Luke Wrobel, Cay Taylor, Brad Scarborough and Rebekah Dahl By David Dow Bentley III “The People’s Critic” Conroe COURIER 3-31-2024 [PHOTOS: Courtesy of The...
View ArticleA Cheerful “LEGALLY BLONDE’ From Class Act
Photo by SPRY ART By David Dow Bentley III “The People’s Critic” In the year 2001 author, Amanda Brown, published her novel, “Legally Blonde,” based, in part, on her own experiences as a blonde at...
View ArticleCHER SHOW Splendor Shines at Hobby Center
Morgan Scott as Star in THE CHER SHOW [All photos by Meredith Mashburn Photography. Click any photo to enlarge] By David Dow Bentley III “The People’s Critic” I don’t think I have seen so many...
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