BWW Interviews: Michael Tapley and Shay Rodgers Talk TUTS' WHOREHOUSE
Every summer Houston audiences gear up for Theatre Under the Stars' (TUTS) free summer musical at the Miller Outdoor Theatre. Top-notch talent and a free price tag make these summer productions an event that is too good to miss. This year, TUTS will be filling the Miller Outdoor Theatre with one whopping Texas treat, THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS. Taking time out of their busy rehearsal schedule cast member Michael Tapley and choreographer Shay Rodgers talked to BWW-Houston to fill us in on why Houston audiences don't want to miss this summer show!
BWW Interviews: TUTS Puts the Whore Back in WHOREHOUSE, Takes Out Damn
THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS is a light-hearded musical based on the notorious Texas born brothel 'Chicken Ranch.' Thanks to a silent agreement between the madam, Miss Mona Stangley, and Sheriff Ed Earl Dodd (based on good ol' boy Sheriff Jim Flournoy), things are all quiet on the range. But when flashy, young reporter Melvin P. Thorpe (based on the late, great Houstonite Marvin Zindler) reveals the ranch to the town, sparks fly high in the heart of Texas.
Photo Flash: First Look at TUTS Underground's Texas Premiere of HANDS ON A HARDBODY
TUTS Underground is cooking up a musical treat that is as Texan as Pecan Pie with their Texas Premiere of HANDS ON A HARDBODY, a musical based on the 1997 documentary by the same title. BroadwayWorld - Houston was invited to attend a rehearsal of HANDS ON A HARDBODY. We got to bring our camera along to snap some photos and give our readers a sneak peek at the exciting production.
Julia & Patti Star in Musical Premiere HUSBAND FIXIN 101, Now thru 4/6
They're back!!! Mavis (Julia Kay Laskowski) and Myrtle (Patti Rabaza) are back by popular demand to solve (or possibly make worse) all of your problems in one blowout seminar, HUSBAND FIXIN 101, tackling life's big issues like picking up towels off the bathroom floor, back seat driving, that weird noise he makes when he eats and much, much more.
Julia & Patti Star in Musical Premiere HUSBAND FIXIN 101, 4/2-6
They're back!!! Mavis (Julia Kay Laskowski) and Myrtle (Patti Rabaza) are back by popular demand to solve (or possibly make worse) all of your problems in one blowout seminar, HUSBAND FIXIN 101, tackling life's big issues like picking up towels off the bathroom floor, back seat driving, that weird noise he makes when he eats and much, much more.
SIXTY MILES TO SILVER LAKE, HUSBAND FIXIN 101 and More Set for Theater LaB Houston's 2014 Spring Season
Theater LaB Houston concludes its 21st Season of staging the BEST in contemporary theater with the Regional Premieres of Dan LeFranc's family drama - Sixty Miles to Silver Lake and the World Premiere of a new musical created and performed by Houston favorites Julia Kay Laskowski and Patti Rabazza. Also scheduled an Exclusive Engagement - the return of Steven Fales' performing Prodigal Dad the final chapter in his Mormon Boy Trilogy.
SIXTY MILES TO SILVER LAKE, HUSBAND FIXIN 101 and More Set for Theater LaB Houston's 2014 Spring Season
Theater LaB Houston concludes its 21st Season of staging the BEST in contemporary theater with the Regional Premieres of Dan LeFranc's family drama - Sixty Miles to Silver Lake and the World Premiere of a new musical created and performed by Houston favorites Julia Kay Laskowski and Patti Rabazza. Also scheduled an Exclusive Engagement - the return of Steven Fales' performing Prodigal Dad the final chapter in his Mormon Boy Trilogy.
TV: First Look at Highlights of ELF THE MUSICAL at TUTS!
Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) presents the new holiday classic, Elf The Musical, running tomorrow, Dec. 6 - 22 at Hobby Center's Sarofim Hall. Making his TUTS debut as the loveable 'elf' Buddy is Tommy J. Dose. He played Alfred Doolittle in the national tour of My Fair Lady and has circulated the regional theatre scene with companies including the Fulton Theatre, the Lancaster Symphony Orchestra, and the Cumberland County Playhouse. Check out a first look at highlights below!
BWW Reviews: Theatre Under the Stars' ELF Offers More Sugar Than Substance
ELF, a holiday themed musical, first opened on Broadway in 2010. With the 2003 motion picture of the same title starring Will Ferrell as source material, theatergoers all over were interested in the sugarcoated musical. Negative reviews lead to a re-tooling of the show, and it returned to Broadway in 2012 in addition to having a mini tour of the US. Now, in 2013, Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) is bringing the confection to Houston audiences with a locally produced production of the saccharine holiday confection that is rather donuts for dinner.
Photo Flash: First Look at Tommy J. Dose and More in TUTS' ELF THE MUSICAL, Opening Tonight
Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) presents Elf The Musical, running tonight, Dec. 6 - 22 at Hobby Center's Sarofim Hall. Making his TUTS debut as the loveable 'elf' Buddy is Tommy J. Dose. He played Alfred Doolittle in the national tour of My Fair Lady and has circulated the regional theatre scene with companies including the Fulton Theatre, the Lancaster Symphony Orchestra, and the Cumberland County Playhouse. BroadwayWorld has photos from the TUTS production below!