Susan Draper News

Stark Naked Theatre Company's production of William Shakespeare's MACBETH has been on everybody's lips for weeks, even months, now. As soon as the show was announced a gentle hum of excitement began, and turned into a blistering roar by last night's opening night performance. Co-Executive Directors Philip Lehl and Kim Tobin set the bar high for intimate, independent theatre and consistently surpass audiences' expectations with their astounding productions. Their MACBETH is no different as it splendidly thrilled and delighted last night's eager audience with ease.

Bayou City Concert Musicals has a track record of enjoyable and wholly entertaining performances. They burst onto the Houston Theatre scene with a concert production of FOLLIES. Since FOLLIES, Paul Hope has astounded audiences with productions of FALSETTOS, SHE LOVES ME, 70, GIRLS, 70, ASSASSINS, FIORELLO!, THE SECRET GARDEN, PAL JOEY, ON THE TOWN, GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES, FINNAN'S RAINBOW, and ONE TOUCH OF VENUS. Each of these shows was a sensational hit in its own time, but has been notoriously neglected as time merrily rolls along. Each of these concerts has been accompanied by a live orchestra, which only increases the price tag for producing the fabulous productions. To help keep ticket prices affordable, Paul Hope utilizes showcase cabarets as fundraisers. Like his concert productions, the cabarets are jam packed with the best of the best of Houston's musical theatre talent who only aim to captivate and enthrall. The latest cabaret, JEROME KERN IN HOLLYWOOD, is no exception.

Bayou City Concert Musicals will present the Houston premiere of the classic musical, One Touch of Venus, for five performances at the Heinen Theatre, 3517 Austin, September 6-9, 2012. The Thursday performance (9-6) will begin at 7:30 p.m. with the Friday (9-7) and Saturday (9-8) performances beginning at 8:00 p.m. There will be two performances on Sunday (9-9), a matinee at 2:00 p.m. and an evening performance at 7:30 p.m.

Main Street Theater - Chelsea Market presents the World Premiere Family Musical Ps and Qs: the ABCs of Manners July 5 - August 9, 2009 'I've wanted to do a piece about the importance of manners for years, but we couldn't find the right approach,' says Main Street Theater Artistic Director Rebecca Greene Udden.

Main Street Theater - Chelsea Market presents the World Premiere Family Musical Ps and Qs: the ABCs of Manners July 5 - August 9, 2009 'I've wanted to do a piece about the importance of manners for years, but we couldn't find the right approach,' says Main Street Theater Artistic Director Rebecca Greene Udden.

Main Street Theater - Chelsea Market presents the World Premiere Family Musical Ps and Qs: the ABCs of Manners July 5 - August 9, 2009 'I've wanted to do a piece about the importance of manners for years, but we couldn't find the right approach,' says Main Street Theater Artistic Director Rebecca Greene Udden.