Review: RUDDIGORE at Gilbert And Sullivan Society Of Houston
by Armando Urdiales - July 22, 2024
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 WOMAN IN BLACK Haunts Main Street Theater
by Brett Cullum - July 14, 2024
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
by Brett Cullum - July 13, 2024
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: FADE TO BLACK PLAY FESTIVAL from SHABACH ENTERPRISES at the MATCH
by Brett Cullum - June 20, 2024
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
by Brett Cullum - June 18, 2024
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
by Brett Cullum - June 10, 2024
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...
Review: A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD at Stages Houston
by Brett Cullum - June 01, 2024
Intimacy is one of STAGES THEATRE’s core values. And they should point to this anytime they want to proclaim proof of it. You can’t do this in a larger space. Nobody else in town could pull this off. It is a prime example of what this company does best....