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Review: THE YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING at MAIN STREET THEATER
THE YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING is a unique experience theatrically, and it’s certainly something to let seep into you and discuss later. I find myself just walking around the house, and a line or two will pop up in my head, and I have only seen this play once. It is that powerful, that invasive, and...
Review: RACE is confronted by DIRT DOGS THEATRE CO
It takes on the clash of white men, black men, and black women and fearlessly looks at all sides when confronted with a crime. Who will do the right thing? It’s a question that seems to hang over the country right now, so RACE could not come at a better time....
Review: DRACULA at CLASSICAL THEATRE COMPANY
Houston’s CLASSICAL THEATRE COMPANY has decided to take it back to the original written word and return Dracula to the status of a demon rather than a lover. And yet, somehow, they have cast Spencer Plachy, who is the most swoon-worthy actor Houston has, a man who has embodied Mr. Darcy for years....
Review: ASSASSINS Offers Another National Anthem at THE GARDEN THEATRE
When all is said and done, you have to applaud the bravery of this show. In an October where everyone else is offering safe fare such as British comedies, yet another take on Dracula, and an additional adaptation of Sherlock Holmes, this small company is daring you to face what might be wrong with A...
Review: NOISES OFF Creates Chaotic Comedy at THE ALLEY THEATRE
What did our critic think of NOISES OFF at The Alley Theatre?...
Review: SPIRITS TO ENFORCE from Catastrophic Theatre
Are the superheroes really simply the spirits that Prospero conjured on the island? Could Fathom City have been taken over by Dr. Cannibal (an anagram for Caliban) because he fled and tossed his books into the sea? Is this a sequel, a salute, or a sardonic spoof of Shakespeare’s work?...
Review: LUCIA DE LAMMERMOOR at Opera In The Heights
What did our critic think of LUCIA DE LAMMERMOOR at Opera In The Heights?...
Review: THE HISPANIC/LATINO/LATINA/LATINX/LATINE VOTE at STAGES
Stages comes out swinging this fall season with a fantastic production of the world premiere of Bernardo Cubria's The Hispanic/Latino/Latina/Latinx/Latine Vote. This play is the surprise of this fall performing arts season and quickly becomes one of the best Stages has done recently. ...
Review: CRY IT OUT at MILDRED'S UMBRELLA
Sometimes, a play does what no other artistic medium can do. It can feel intimate, immediate, and alive. CRY IT OUT from MILDRED’S UMBRELLA is one of those living productions that feels like you are watching three real women deal with being a mother and looking at how that is going to affect every...
Review: ESTHER is for the faithful at A.D. PLAYERS
ESTHER thrilled the audience at the George, who gave it a rousing standing ovation. I suspect A.D. PLAYERS knows its audience, and they have given them a show that dazzles people who have come in the right context. It was not shown if the struggle of scripture versus spectacle was an issue for them ...
Review: SPRING AWAKENING at Rec Room Arts
What did our critic think of SPRING AWAKENING at Rec Room Arts?...
Review: ALL THINGS EQUAL: THE LIFE & TRIALS OF RUTH BADER GINSBURG at HOBBY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
No matter what side of the aisle you fall on, this is a fascinating tribute to a legal lady who taught us all what it means to be both feminine and ferocious. To quote a previous BROADWAY WORLD critic, it is “a must-see.” And in these days, right before the election of 2024, it is imperative to ...
Review: MISS RHYTHM: THE LEGEND OF RUTH BROWN at STAGES HOUSTON
It’s an amazingly intimate and unforgettable experience that covers topics such as racism, women’s issues, and artists’ rights. And did I mention it’s a whole lot of funky fun that will have you clapping and cheering along the way?...
Review: FUNNY GIRL at BROADWAY AT THE HOBBY CENTER
What did our critic think of FUNNY GIRL at BROADWAY AT THE HOBBY CENTER?...
Review: THE COLOR PURPLE at The Garden Theatre and Sankofa Collective
Occasionally, you see a show that renews your faith in what the arts do, like seeing The Color Purple in a field. It’s a show that reminds you why people love musicals. THE COLOR PURPLE from The Garden Theatre and the Sankofa Collective is just such a thing. It has heart, soul, and some of the bes...
Review: MELVILLE AND HAWTHORNE at Thunderclap Productions
MELVILLE AND HAWTHORNE makes for an intriguing evening of theater that made me want to run back home and pull out MOBY DICK and perhaps THE BLITHEDALE ROMANCE and start my summer reading. As a student, I never knew of this possible affair between two literary giants....
Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at Houston Broadway Theatre
What did our critic think of NEXT TO NORMAL at Houston Broadway Theatre?...
Review: RUDDIGORE at Gilbert And Sullivan Society Of Houston
Boy, I wanted to enjoy this way more. I have been an ardent fan of the Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Houston since I moved to Houston in 2021, and their post-pandemic performance of HMS Pinafore left me excited for future G&S Society of Houston productions. In 2023, they followed up HMS with Pirat...
Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ at Queensbury Theatre
What did our critic think of THE WIZARD OF OZ at Queensbury Theatre?...
Review: THE WOMAN IN BLACK Haunts Main Street Theater
It’s about the power of imagination and fear. Main Street Theater in Rice Village has resurrected this gothic ghost story just in time to chill down a rather hot and humid summer....
Review: DISNEY'S THE LION KING at Hobby Center for the Performing Arts
The stage does not bind the performers, and the show remains an immersive experience like no other. It is akin to climbing into a cart at the Disney amusement park and turning in an E-ticket for an all-out assault on your senses. Kids will love it, and the adults will marvel at the elegant design....
Review: TAMARIE'S TEXAS TOAST is Delicious at Catastrophic Theatre
This company is just really strong at putting on funny-as-hell musical sketch comedies. It’s as if SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE were written by Kander and Ebb.
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Review: FADE TO BLACK PLAY FESTIVAL from SHABACH ENTERPRISES at the MATCH
The playwriting talent on display here is awe-inspiring, and I found myself sucked in shortly after each set change and new scenario. What fascinates me most about this year is that the subject material has shifted a bit overall. FADE TO BLACK has always addressed racial issues, but now the works ar...
Review: BETRAYAL at REC ROOM ARTS through July 6th
BETRAYAL is everything you want from a REC ROOM production. It is thoughtful, well-acted, and designed especially for a small space. Sophia Watt and her company drive home the conflicts and the feelings of confusion and loss when an affair falls apart messily and mercilessly....
Review: DIAL M FOR MURDER Is A Blast At The Alley Theatre
The audience I saw DIAL M FOR MURDER with roared to their feet after all was said and done. This is a charming production with plenty of technical eye candy and sublime campy takes on characters. These kinds of shows fit what THE ALLEY THEATRE does best: entertain and thrill us with a summer mystery...
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