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MILLION DOLLAR Time Machine at Houston’s Hobby Center
The National Tour of Million Dollar Quartet (Photo By Joan Marcus) It would not be until the 17th song of the evening that the audience would hear the Carl Perkins tune, “Party,” but in every other way...
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Crighton Players Offer Laughter That “You Can Take With You”
Conroe_Courier_3-16-2012 Cristy Campobella (left) and Marilyn Moore PHOTO-Courtesy of Owen Theatre I’m not much a one for making categorical statements, but let me make an exception. I’m prepared to...
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YTA Gala Undiminished By Weekend Rain
Flutist, Gina Choi, YTA Gold Medalist PHOTO: Alan Montgomery Conroe_COURIER_3-18-2012 It was a very special night for the Young Texas Artists Music Competition, and long in the planning by the...
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Audience Takes Flight For Stunning “COME FLY AWAY”
COME FLY AWAY company (Photo: © Joan Marcus) YourHoustonNews.com_4-13-2012 There really were moments during the Houston Hobby Center’s opening night of COME FLY AWAY that we audience members felt we...
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TOMMY TUNE AWARDS: Young Actors Shine As Two Head For Broadway
Cast & Crew of Tommy Tune Awards BEST MUSICAL: “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” – Episcopal High School (PHOTO: Bruce Bennett) www.HereHouston.com_May 2, 2012 Published in 1940, the title of a Thomas...
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Stage Right’s CAROL BURNETT SHOW Takes Us Home Again
“Mama’s Family”: (L-R) Carolyn Wong, Maredith Zaritski, Patrice Kentimenos, Steve Murphree (KMH Photography) YourHoustonNews.com_5-3-2012 I wonder how many of my readers are as tired as I of not...
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SEVEN is a Lucky Number for CYT’s, BRIDES & BROTHERS
The Cast of SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERSALL PHOTOS BY WaltJurekPhotography.com YourHoustonNews.com_5-29-12 I’m old enough to remember seeing the MGM Technicolor film masterpiece, “Seven Brides for...
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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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THE NERD Really Earns His Name at Texas Rep
(L-R) David Walker, Lauren Dolk, James Monaghan & Mike SimsPHOTO: Van DeCapelle YourHoustonNews.com_9-19-13 Am I addressing any fans of comedy of the absurd? If so, here are a few notes on Texas...
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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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Houston Ballet’s MERRY Farewell for a Beloved Dancer
Mireille Hassenboehler with Artists of the Houston BalletPHOTO: Amitava Sarkar YourHoustonNews.com_9-25-13 Fans of the legendary Broadway musical A Chorus Line will recall the song and lyric line...
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River Oaks Chamber Orchestra Delights MCPAS
PHOTO: Courtesy of River Oaks Chamber Orchestra The longtime reputation for excellence associated with performance offerings arranged by the Montgomery County Performing Arts Society (MCPAS) was...
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Ghosts, Goblins and Spooky Music Invade Pavilion
Last Friday night at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Halloween got off to the musically spooky start that residents always look forward to from the Houston Symphony’s annual Hocus Pocus Pops...
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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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CONLEE At Crighton: A Country Pro at the Top of His Game
PHOTO: Courtesy of JohnConlee.com For the crowd that assembled last Saturday night at the Crighton Theatre it was to be a country music performance that will be long remembered by all those fortunate...
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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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Opening Night Jitters Yield to a Very Satisfying BUS STOP
The Cast of BUS STOPPHOTO: Brad Meyer 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,...
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