Houston Theater Reviews: Best Shows & Critic Recommendations Page 20

BWW Review: ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS Serves Big Laughs in Newly Renovated Alley Theatre
by Alexander Garza - October 12, 2015

I was pleased to see many familiar faces last Wednesday at the Alley Theatre's performance of ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS. It helped set the tone for the comedic and interactive performance that seemed to ask us to leave any egos at the door, relax, and sit back for a night of farcical storytelling and cra...

BWW Review: MATILDA At The Hobby- Hard To Hear, But Wonderful To See
by Jenny Taylor Moodie - October 10, 2015

BWW Review: MATILDA Struggles With Major Sound Issues...

BWW Review: Rice Theatre Program's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Is Something Special
by Natalie de la Garza - October 09, 2015

William Shakespeare's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, the granddaddy of all rom-coms, is the story of two courtships: Benedick and Beatrice, both too stubborn and clever for their own good, and Claudio and Hero, both too innocent and naive to not be taken advantage of by the resident villain. It's a classic...

BWW Review: VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE at Theatre Southwest
by Brett Cullum - September 23, 2015

Small theatre takes on big comedy with VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE...

BWW Review: SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS Resounds Through Houston
by Alexander Garza - September 23, 2015

As each of us seeks to carve our own path, we yearn to connect with someone that understands us. This is why SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS resonates with audiences, and why presenting it with very little sound is relevant in today's fast-paced and technologically connected society, where silence and real human...

BWW Review: THE LITTLE MERMAID at TUTS
by Brett Cullum - September 12, 2015

THE LITTLE MERMAID is perfect for little girls who want to be Ariel when they grow up, but adults may find it too simple a tale....

BWW Review: For Love or Money? Houston Ballet Delivers Saucy, Tawdry Tale with MANON
by Jenny Taylor Moodie - September 11, 2015

BWW Review: Principal Dancer Melody Mennite Brings Down The House In A Stunning Performance as MANON...

BWW Review: 12 ANGRY MEN at A.D. Players
by Brett Cullum - September 06, 2015

A.D. Players bravely gives audiences a chance to see 12 ANGRY MEN presented without alteration or apology....

BWW Review: GIVE TAKE Brings Humor to Divorce at Obsidian Theater
by Brett Cullum - August 14, 2015

GIVE TAKE makes light of divorce with a great cast and a script that stuffs everything in....

BWW Review: Horse Head Theatre Swallows A Whale Of A Project In THE WHALE; OR MOBY-DICK
by Jenny Taylor Moodie - August 14, 2015

BWW Review: Horse Head Theatre Breaks Artistic Boundaries In THE WHALE; OR, MOBY-DICK...

BWW Reviews: DARK DEEDS AT SWAN'S PLACE at Theatre Suburbia
by Brett Cullum - August 10, 2015

DARK DEEDS AT SWAN'S PLACE continues a campy summer tradition at Theatre Suburbia!...

BWW Reviews: THE HONKY TONK ANGELS Takes Us To Country Music Heaven
by Alexander Garza - August 06, 2015

THE HONKY TONK ANGELS is running at Stages Repertory Theatre through September 6, 2015. The show made for a fun evening of entertainment, upholding the reputation of high quality productions that Stages Repertory Theatre has always been known for. The show, directed by Mitchell Greco, serves as a no...

BWW Reviews: Mildred's Umbrella and the Grim Sister Wives of 'DROWNING GIRLS' Reinvigorate the Stage
by Katricia Lang - July 22, 2015

Witness the magic of THE DROWNING GIRLS at Mildred's Umbrella....

BWW Reviews: SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE Dazzles Under The Stars
by Alexander Garza - July 19, 2015

SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE: THE SONGS OF LEIBER AND STOLLER is performed at Miller Outdoor Theatre through Sunday July 19, 2015 and produced by TUTS (Theatre Under The Stars). Don't miss this wondrous production by TUTS at the Miller Outdoor Theatre....

BWW Reviews: Texas Treasure Holland Vavra Flys Audiences to the Moon
by David Clarke - July 15, 2015

Last December, Texas treasure Holland Vavra made her 54 Below debut in Cuz We're F#cking Talented, a concert where a handful of artists showed off their skills. Last night, she made a special trip from Houston to premiere her tribute to Frank Sinatra, Holland at the Sands: My Blue Eyed Sinatra. With...

BWW Reviews: ASSASSINS at SRO is Rousing Ammunition for Thought!
by Bryan-Keyth Wilson - July 15, 2015

If you are socially conscious or have some type of social media account, you are well aware of the social injustices that seem to flood the timelines. In this past year, we have witnessed young black men assassinated at the hands of police officers as well as a massacre in Charleston, South Carolina...

BWW Reviews: The Alley Theatre Puts A Fabulous Finish On A Great Season With THE FOREIGNER
by Jenny Taylor Moodie - July 11, 2015

BWW Reviews: THE FOREIGNER Is Wacky Fun At The Alley Theatre...

BWW Reviews: FEELIN' GROOVY is a Trip Through Time!
by Brett Cullum - July 13, 2015

FEELIN' GROOVY marks the first time the founding 'Fab Five' of The Music Box Theater have decided to go all rock on audiences. It's an uneasy marriage at times, but somehow they find their way into the festival scene and make it their own....

BWW Reviews: TRAV'LIN at The Ensemble Moves into Our Hearts and Souls
by Bryan-Keyth Wilson - July 02, 2015

Many theatre companies stay true to the commercial theatre blueprint, and then there's The Ensemble! The Ensemble was founded in 1976 by George Hawkins. His mission was to create a theatre that would provide diverse roles for black artists. Here we are 39 years later and The Ensemble is taking the H...

BWW Reviews: AUTHORS ANONYMOUS Produces Literary Laughs at Theatre Suburbia
by Brett Cullum - June 29, 2015

Theatre Suburbia provides audiences with a comic look at what book authors are really like once you get past their dust jackets....

BWW Reviews: GEORGE GERSHWIN ALONE at The Alley Is Pimped Out Piano Perfection
by Bryan-Keyth Wilson - June 23, 2015

Growing up listening to a vast array of music, my ear fell in love with the classics and one particular song entitled 'Summertime' touched my heart and ears. The Gershwin's music is a staple in the history of American Music, and I was ecstatic to see The Alley Theatre's production of GEORGE GERSHWIN...

BWW Review: HYPOCRITE: A SKETCHY COMEDY is Generous and Visionary Theatre
by Jenny Taylor Moodie - June 20, 2015

BWW Reviews: HYPOCRITE: A SKETCHY COMEDY Is Breakthrough Theatre With A Lot Of Heart...

BWW Reviews: BCT's SUNSET BOULEVARD a Standard, Flawed Retelling
by Natalie de la Garza - June 18, 2015

Director and designer Colton Berry brings a solid artistic vision to Bayou City Theatrics staging of SUNSET BOULEVARD, but his conceptualizations remain better than the execution. Uneven acting and vocal performances, persistent sound issues and the price tag ($35 to $40) make this one hard to recom...

BWW Reviews: Sparks Fly in Houston Ballet's THE TAMING OF THE SHREW
by Katricia Lang - June 17, 2015

William Shakespeare's THE TAMING OF THE SHREW is a comedic, character-driven piece about the courtship of volatile Katherina and obnoxious Petruchio. Character pieces require great characters, naturally, and great performers. In his ballet adaptation, John Cranko delivers. In the Houston Ballet prod...

BWW Reviews: Houston Gets Big Welcome to the 60s with TUTS' HAIRSPRAY!
by Dylan Siegman - June 16, 2015

The audiences at Miller Outdoor Theatre got a big, fat welcome back to the early 1960s, where tall hair and bright, jarring outfits were all the rage, thanks to TUTS' Humphreys School of Musical Theatre's fun and boisterous production of HAIRSPRAY. With a pastiche score by Marc Shaiman and Scott ...