Houston Theater Reviews: Best Shows & Critic Recommendations Page 22

BWW Reviews: Stages' STUPID F*CKING BIRD is Bold, Witty and Profane
by Guest Blogger: Khrystian Cunningham - March 25, 2015

Stages Repertory Theatre has a witty ensemble cast that creates clever moments with comedic lines, melodramatic scenes, and outlandish interaction with the audience, not to mention the chemistry. The show and the cast combine to make a fun night at the theatre....

BWW Reviews: Theatre Suburbia Thriller MURDER BY NATURAL CAUSES Good Enough To Eat
by Katricia Lang - March 24, 2015

Theatre Suburbia does what it does best in this titillating production of Tim Kelly's light and fluffy piece of popcorn theatre MURDER BY NATURAL CAUSES....

BWW Reviews: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Stark Naked Theatre Company Puck'ing Awesome
by Bryan-Keyth Wilson - March 23, 2015

Walking up to this warehouse building in the downtown area I was excited. Was I in the East Village seeing a production at La MaMa, or I was in the Bayou City seeing The Stark Naked Theatre Company's production of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM? From the rugged factory exterior of the venue to the perfec...

BWW Reviews: Love Triumphs in Bayou City Theatrics' SOUTH PACIFIC
by Guest Blogger: Khrystian Cunningham - March 18, 2015

The show was a pleasant time-travel and an endearing, lighthearted laugh that suggests love can still, no matter what, triumph over all....

BWW Reviews: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAM COAT Is Fun, But Has Some Loose Threads
by Jenny Taylor Moodie - March 18, 2015

BWW Reviews: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAM COAT Is A Mixed Bag...

BWW Reviews: Houston Ballet Proves World-Class Status With MODERN MASTERS
by Jenny Taylor Moodie - March 16, 2015

BWW Reviews: Houston Ballet Proves Excellence With MODERN MASTERS...

Obsidian Art Space's production of WHAT EVERY GIRL SHOULD KNOW is Provocative and Immensely Informative
by Nyderah Williams - March 13, 2015

Obsidian Art Space's WHAT EVERY GIRL SHOULD KNOW by Monica Byrne is a theatrical drama incorporating elements of dance and fantasy into a story about young women slowly discovering their empowerment of self during a time when society would keep them ignorant and powerless. Set in 1914, the play uses...

BWW Reviews: Audra McDonald, a Living Legend
by Guest Blogger: Bryan-Keyth Wilson - March 12, 2015

If there ever was a noted voice from heaven, I would have to say that this title belongs to Audra McDonald. Whenever you have the opportunity to witness an artist in a concert setting, you either fall deeper in love with them, or you are pushed away by their energy in this more intimate space. With ...

BWW Reviews: ONCE Is One Of A Kind
by Jenny Taylor Moodie - March 13, 2015

BWW Reviews: ONCE Is One Of A Kind...

BWW Reviews: ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY Is Actually Very Good
by Jenny Taylor Moodie - March 05, 2015

BWW Reviews: ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY Is Fun For The Whole Family...

BWW Reviews: Encore Theatre's BEHIND CLOSED DOORS Slammed Ambivalence
by Guest Blogger: Bryan-Keyth Wilson - March 03, 2015

With 17 years on the theatre scene in Houston, there are excellent things going on at The Encore Theatre. This production of BEHIND CLOSED DOORS definitely had its hits and misses, but I look forward to seeing more theatre from this group....

BWW Reviews: Houston Ballet's Spectacular ROMEO AND JULIET Pleases
by Katricia Lang - March 02, 2015

Three years and millions of dollars in the making, Stanton Welch's take on ROMEO AND JULIET is magnificent. This is not empty praise for the Houston Ballet's artistic director. Plot complexities aside, ROMEO AND JULIET is a simple story: two teens are in love in a world where their love is impossibl...

BWW Reviews: Falling In Love With BCCM'S MY ROMANCE!
by Dylan Siegman - February 26, 2015

As a team, Richard Rodgers and Lorenz (Larry) Hart found Broadway fame while in their twenties. Though their talents as composer and lyricist complimented one another brilliantly, their working methods and personalities couldn't have been more different. Rodgers's strict work ethic and Hart's casua...

BWW Reviews: Funny Things Happen in A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Bayou City Theatrics
by Nyderah Williams - February 22, 2015

Bayou City Theatrics' starts off its spring season in good humor with its production of the comedy. The lyrics of the opening song promise 'Something appealing, something appalling, something for everyone...tragedy tomorrow, comedy tonight,' and this production certainly does not disappoint. The far...

BWW Reviews: SRO's RUTHLESS! THE MUSICAL Is a Gem
by Nyderah Williams - February 22, 2015

Standing Room Only Productions' RUTHLESS! THE MUSICAL serves up heavy doses of wit and hilarity. Created by Marvin Laird and Joel Paley and named best off-Broadway musical in 1992, RUTHLESS! THE MUSICAL is a silly theatrical parody of what it's like to be in show business....

BWW Reviews: Cirque du Soleil's AMALUNA is Enchanting
by Nyderah Williams - February 18, 2015

Cirque du Soleil returns to Houston with a new offering, AMALUNA. Taking a change in direction from its Cirque predessessors, AMALUNA offers a fluid storyline in the midst of showcasing incredible acrobats and artistic talents. In addition to a more linear storyline, cirque Fans will see that AMALU...

BWW Reviews: HGO's MAGIC FLUTE Hits Every Note
by Guest Blogger: Bryan-Keyth Wilson - February 17, 2015

I am taken back to the first Opera I saw as a kid and the pomp and circumstance with wearing a tux and walking to the lavish theatre; this was when I fell in love with classical music. Often times we hear opera and other classical art forms are inaccessible to the people, but Houston Grand Opera's E...

BWW Reviews: KINKY BOOTS Kicks A** at The Hobby Center
by Katricia Lang - February 13, 2015

When all 'round here was green fields, the men in the Price family were content to live in Northampton and care for the feet of strangers, but the current Price - Charlie Price - wants something more. He doesn't know what more is, but he knows it's not shoe-making. He and his high school sweetheart ...

BWW Reviews: Alley Theatre's AS YOU LIKE IT Commands The Stage
by Katricia Lang - February 12, 2015

No one weaves a tangled web of a plot into a $4,000 designer play like Shakespeare. And the Alley Theatre wears that play well. It's been hanging out with the Kardashian-Wests lately and really getting into the fashion life. So AS YOU LIKE IT is a joy to write about. Sometimes, the stars just align....

BWW Reviews: Emery's INTO THE WOODS is Absolutely Bewitching
by Dylan Siegman - February 10, 2015

Houston's Emery High School presents a charming and sincere production of a true Sondheim classic. INTO THE WOODS, written in 1987 was penned soon after composer/lyricist, Stephen Sondheim and librettist, James Lapine celebrated their previous collaborative success, SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE. A...

BWW Review: INTIMATE APPAREL is Great Show with a Spirit of Excellence
by Guest Blogger: Bryan-Keyth Wilson - February 09, 2015

I want to applaud the theatre companies who pay homage to black playwrights. We're allowed to examine the psyche and social situations from the black perspective through these theatrical masterpieces. I had the pleasure of seeing The Pearl Theater's production of INTIMATE APPAREL written by Lynn Not...

BWW Reviews: LOVE LIES BLEEDING Flies High as a Kite, Never Comes Down To Earth
by Katricia Lang - February 09, 2015

At one point, I think someone threw underwear on the stage, but I can't verify this, because I'm lying. At any rate, there were more whistles and cheers than applause. That's not customary for a ballet....

Opera in the Heights Wins with the Rare LA CLEMENZA DI TITO
by Nyderah Williams - February 08, 2015

Mozart's infrequently performed LA CLEMENZA DI TITO is well-done by Opera in the Heights. From start to finish, their LA CLEMENZA DI TITO is a marvelous work, filled with beautiful, emotive singing, accompanied by an orchestral performance that is sumptuous and dynamic, all working together to bring...

BWW Reviews: Denise Fennell Gives A Powerhouse Performance in THE SEARCH FOR SIGNS OF INTELLIGENT LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE
by Jenny Taylor Moodie - February 04, 2015

BWW Reviews: Denise Fennell Is A Powerhouse In THE SEARCH FOR SIGNS OF INTELLIGENT LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE...

BWW Reviews: TUTS Underground Presents WAITING FOR JOHNNY DEPP
by Jenny Taylor Moodie - January 26, 2015

BWW Reviews: WAITING FOR JOHNNY DEPP At TUTS Underground...