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REVIEW: ‘Come From Away’ welcomes Houston to the rock
When the U.S. ordered all planes to divert to other countries, Gander (a city on the coast of Newfoundland in Canada) became home to 38 planes, 6,122 passengers and 473 airline crew members –– the town’s population was 11,254 –– for five…
REVIEW: ‘Jersey Boys’ brings standing ovations throughout performance
The talented cast and crew of the 2019-2020 tour of “Jersey Boys: The Story of Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons” will have older fans jumping to their feet reliving a band of their youth and soon-to-be fans adding “The Four Seasons” and…
REVIEW: ‘The Gentlemen’ proves sometimes great actors make horrific choices
In a film filled with a variety of crimes, the fact this movie exists might possibly be the biggest crime of all.
REVIEW: ‘Hello, Dolly!’ entertains Houston with songs and slapstick comedy
From January 7 to 12, The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts left audiences roaring as they experienced the talented cast and crew of the 2019-2020 tour of “Hello, Dolly!” The extravagant numbers and the enduring nature of slapstick…
REVIEW: Like Buddy, ‘Elf: The Musical’ is seasonally appropriate
Is this the best production of the musical? No; absolutely not. However, if one wants a family-friendly Christmas outing, this is perfect.
REVIEW: ‘Queen of the Conquered’ places black voice at center of new fantasy book series
This book is worth picking up if one is a fan of historical fiction with calculated power grabs (looking at you “Game of Thrones” fans), fantasy that touch on both class and magic (yes, you too, fans of “Harry Potter” or “Dread Nation”) or…
REVIEW: The memory of ‘Cats’ is reborn
From Oct. 22 to Oct. 27, Broadway Across America (BAA) and The Hobby Center Sarofim Hall invites audiences to the world of Jellicle cats as they prepare for the Jellicle Ball and decide which among them will go to the Heaviside Layer and be…
REVIEW: ‘Spring Awakening’ delivers a cathartic release as it promises a purple summer…
From Oct. 8 to Oct.20, Theatre Under the Stars transports audiences from The Hobby Center’s Sarofim Hall to 19th century Germany as repressed sexuality takes a turn in “Spring Awakening," a musical centered around three teenagers and their…
REVIEW: John Mayer astonishes audience at Toyota Center
Mayer and his band altered each song with new guitar solos, extended verses and rhythmic phrasing which kept audiences on the edge of their seats as expectations were exceeded by captivating changes.
REVIEW: ‘Rhett and Link: Live in Concert’ brings the mythical best out of Houston
The best friend duo have long been active on YouTube. The pair are unequivocally among the most prolific creators on the platform. They are well known for conducting taste tests, playing elaborate games with celebrity guests and occasional…