tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-92132343955487287542024-03-13T03:17:07.977-05:00Houston Theatre BlogDiscovering the best of performing arts in Houston!Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18141758961507908986noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9213234395548728754.post-53549739516952631192010-07-16T23:09:00.004-05:002010-07-17T00:30:46.609-05:00Little Shop of Horrors comes to life at TUTS and Miller Outdoor Theatre, July 13-18<blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEqmLU2NM8Rnhx59Cws23ywXBnb2xYPAd2K5XeT5GdvS3LqYLMFmNJrHaJmJPEESfLO0awloDC-nOIlRd0yiTZKMc2GcUF36TCVnMOpgJegwIrKM34VUz6bDa0nUuPc1DTuC08ZGAbJ4I/s1600/little-shop-of-horrors-logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEqmLU2NM8Rnhx59Cws23ywXBnb2xYPAd2K5XeT5GdvS3LqYLMFmNJrHaJmJPEESfLO0awloDC-nOIlRd0yiTZKMc2GcUF36TCVnMOpgJegwIrKM34VUz6bDa0nUuPc1DTuC08ZGAbJ4I/s320/little-shop-of-horrors-logo.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Little shop, little shoppa horrors.<br />
Little shop, little shoppa terror.<br />
Call a cop. Little shoppa horrors.<br />
No, oh, oh, no-oh!<br />
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Little shop, little shoppa horrors.<br />
Bop sh'bop, little shoppa terror.<br />
Watch 'em drop! Little shoppa horrors.<br />
No, oh, oh, no-oh!</div></blockquote>That's right! It's not too late to see the limited engagement of Theatre Under the Stars' <i>Little Shop of Horrors</i>, and it's FREE!<br />
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The show, which opened on Tuesday, July 13 at Miller Outdoor Theatre, plays through this Sunday, July 18. The performances begin each night at 8:15 PM.<br />
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Tickets in covered reserved seating are available at the Miller Theatre Box Office between 10:30 AM and 1:00 PM on the day of the performance. Limit 4 tickets per person. Tickets are FREE.<br />
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What: <i>Little Shop of Horrors</i><br />
When: July 13-18 at 8:15 pm<br />
Where: Miller Outdoor Theatre (presented by Theatre Under the Stars)<br />
Age recommendation: PG (Parental guidance is suggested)<br />
Link: Theatre Under the Stars' presents <a href="http://www.tuts.com/ShowPage/tabid/243/sid/72/Default.aspx"><i>Little Shop of Horrors</i></a> at <a href="http://www.milleroutdoortheatre.com/">Miller Outdoor Theatre</a><br />
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For more information, visit the <a href="http://www.tuts.com/ShowPage/tabid/243/sid/72/Default.aspx"><i>Little Shop of Horrors</i></a> page on the TUTS website.<br />
<blockquote>Little Shop of Horrors tells the story of Seymour, a timid and nerdy sales clerk at the seedy Mushnik's Skid Row Florists, barely in business in lower Manhattan. He achieves fame and fortune after he discovers an exotic plant named Audrey II, a giant man-eating plant who demands to be fed, finally revealing itself to be an alien creature poised for global domination! A Greek chorus of hip soul singers narrates the thriller with a score in the 1960s style of rock and roll, doo-wop, and Motown. Audrey's appetite grows to gigantic proportions as the cast rapidly diminishes.</blockquote>Can't get to Miller Outdoor Theatre to see this show? <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Little-Shop-Horrors-Keepcase-Moranis/dp/B002NZK5TG/temlynwriting-20">Purchase the 1986 cult classic movie version of Little Shop of Horrors</a>, featuring Rick Moranis, Steve Martin, and Ellen Greene. Bill Murray even makes a character appearance.<br />
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And while you're at it, why not stop by the Houston Museum of Natural Science to see Audrey II's friend, <a href="http://www.hmns.org/see_do/butterfly_center.asp">Lois the Corpse Flower</a>, as she blooms. Can't get to the museum to see Lois? Check her out as she blooms on the <a href="http://www.hmnsmedia.org/CorpseFlower/">museum's webcam</a>.<br />
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According to the Houston Museum of Natural Science's website: <br />
<blockquote>The "Corpse Flower" (Amorphophallus titanum) gets its name from the pungent stench it emits in bloom - this, combined with the flower's huge size and deep purple color, convinced the first explorers who encountered it in Sumatra to believe it was a man-eating plant! Since then, this extremely rare plant has gained celebrity status by having one of the largest, rarest, and smelliest flowers in the world. These flowers can reach heights of 7-10 ft and a diameter of 5-6 ft. </blockquote>Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07200534841887755282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9213234395548728754.post-50497745551146758372010-01-26T15:00:00.008-06:002010-03-26T22:09:01.586-05:00Rent, at Country Playhouse, Jan. 8-30<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSTzZo8gKxpGwkzhFE8IyGlnv6yfNSvwJLV9b_0gP8jrV0x5XYbemMR__rSioHXeeRkU8LpfRAM2Yo8RDFAQYL475Vdd43HlLlaD5at12PG03YNbXS7dVNVJvhc-EoTq7RgW_silXsW4Y/s1600/Rent-Country-Playhouse.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSTzZo8gKxpGwkzhFE8IyGlnv6yfNSvwJLV9b_0gP8jrV0x5XYbemMR__rSioHXeeRkU8LpfRAM2Yo8RDFAQYL475Vdd43HlLlaD5at12PG03YNbXS7dVNVJvhc-EoTq7RgW_silXsW4Y/s400/Rent-Country-Playhouse.jpg" width="265" /></a></div>Country Playhouse is proud to present the Broadway Mega-Blockbuster, RENT, in January 2010. RENT is Jonathan Larson's groundbreaking rock musical that took Broadway by storm and put actors like Taye Diggs, Idina Menzel, Anthony Rapp, and Adam Pascal on a path to stardom.<br />
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Based on Puccini's La Boheme - an opera about Parisian intectuals living, loving, and partying amongst those afflicted with consumption - RENT updates the story to present a group of artists and intellectuals living in late 20th century lower Manhattan, facing the AIDS crisis.<br />
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The characters find strength in each other as they come to terms with the careless, upwardly mobile society that led to such a broken world. <br />
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<b>Location:</b> CERWINSKE STAGE PRODUCTION<br />
12802 Queensbury Ln, Houston, TX<br />
713-467-4497<br />
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<b>Dates & Times:</b><br />
Fridays and Saturdays, JANUARY 8 - 30, 2010 at 8pm<br />
MATINEE: Sunday, JAN 17 at 2pm<br />
Thursdays, JAN 14 - 28 at 7:30pm<br />
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<b>Website:</b> <a href="http://www.countryplayhouse.org/">http://www.countryplayhouse.org/</a>Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07200534841887755282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9213234395548728754.post-22082011075345722682010-01-26T14:47:00.004-06:002010-01-26T19:30:06.128-06:00Snow White & the Seven Dwarves, at Company OnStage Children's, Jan. 16-Feb. 20Watch one of your favorite stories brought to life on the stage, with all the memorable characters: beautiful Snow White, the handsome Prince, the jealous Queen and seven kind, hard-working dwarfs. This fairy tale joyfully reminds us that kindness and compassion can overcome wickedness.<br />
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<b>Dates:</b> January 16 - February 20, 2010<br />
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Performances are held on Saturdays at 11:00 am and 1:30 pm. <br />
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Cost:</b> Tickets are $8.00 each.<br />
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Seating is reserved. Reservations are strongly recommended. Visit our Box Office or call 713-726-1219 to purchase tickets or make reservations.<br />
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Website:</b> <a href="http://www.companyonstage.org/snowwhite.html">http://www.companyonstage.org/snowwhite.html</a>Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07200534841887755282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9213234395548728754.post-20757480345217822552010-01-26T14:38:00.005-06:002010-01-26T19:30:17.297-06:00Thunder Rock, at Company onStage, Jan. 15-Feb. 20A Lake Michigan lighthouse is safe haven for a disillusioned war veteran who elects to isolate himself from society. The imagined ghosts from a shipwreck on the lake ninety years earlier give him the confidence to reconnect with the world he deserted. A fascinating and inspirational drama.<br />
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<b>Dates:</b> January 15 - February 20, 2010<br />
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<b>Times:</b> Performances are on Friday and Saturday nights and begin promptly at 8:00 pm.<br />
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<b>Cost:</b> Tickets are $15.00 with special pricing for seniors and students.<br />
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Seating is reserved. Reservations are strongly recommended. Visit our Box Office or call 713-726-1219 to purchase tickets or make reservations.<br />
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Website:</b> <a href="http://www.companyonstage.org/thunderrock.html">http://www.companyonstage.org/thunderrock.html</a>Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07200534841887755282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9213234395548728754.post-75353041398557316182010-01-26T14:32:00.006-06:002010-01-26T19:30:27.443-06:00The Hollow, at Clear Creek Theatre, Jan. 15-Feb. 7An unhappy game of romantic follow-the-leader explodes into murder one weekend at The Hollow, home of Sir Henry and Lucy Angkatell. Dr. Cristow is at the center of the trouble: Henrietta, his mistress; Veronica, his ex mistress; and Gerda, his wife are all visiting at The Hollow - within five minutes Cristow is dead. Nearly everyone has a motive and most had the opportunity. A great "whodunit."<br />
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<b>Dates:</b><br />
January 15 - February 7<br />
Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm<br />
Sundays at 2:30<br />
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<b>Location:</b><br />
Clear Creek Community Theatre<br />
18091 Upper Bay Road<br />
Nassau Bay, Texas, 77058<br />
281 - 335 - 5228<br />
In the Nassau Bay Shopping Village<br />
Across from the U.S. Post Office<br />
Off NASA Parkway (also known as NASA Road 1) <br />
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Website: <a href="http://www.clearcreekcountrytheatre.org/">http://www.clearcreekcountrytheatre.org</a>Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07200534841887755282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9213234395548728754.post-3730374230192820462010-01-26T14:06:00.009-06:002010-01-26T19:30:47.365-06:00Rehearsal for Murder, at ACE Theatre, Jan. 22-Feb. 13Written by Richard Levinson and William Link, the creators of Columbo and Murder, She Wrote, Rehearsal for Murder takes place in an empty theater as playwright Alex Dennison stages an elaborate plan to reveal the truth behind his movie star fiancée's supposed suicide. Cast and crew from her first, and only stage play performance are gathered together a year after her death under the pretext of a reading of his new play. "Unusual form, a mystery," Alex notes, "You take the audience by the hand, and you lead them in the wrong direction. They trust you, and you betray them! All in the name of surprise."<br />
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As the scenes are read, it becomes evident that Alex has an ulterior motive in inviting these people for this "rehearsal." When the group learns that Alex believes Monica was actually murdered, and that one of them is the prime suspect, it is only through various methods of duress that they reluctantly go along with his scheme. Each character is introduced, playing what seems to be a stock part: the ingénue yearning for stardom; the producer keeping his eye on the bottom line; the stage director trying to make a name for himself; the embittered ex-lover; the leading man with an eye for the ladies, and so on.<br />
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The tension grows as the clues are laid out piece by piece and reaches the boiling point with surprising revelations, countered by others even more surprising. The dazzling, yet basically logical twists build to a climax and solution that are theatrically stunning! The authors of this thriller have all had direct Broadway experience, and their dialogue has a special sting of wit and reality.<br />
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This play was popularized in a 1982 made for TV movie starring Robert Preston, Patrick MacNee, Lynn Redgrave, and a very young Jeff Goldblum.<br />
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So bring your problem solving abilities with you and try to figure out who the murderer is in this spine-tingling whodunnit. We guarantee you'll have a great time.<br />
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<b>Dates:</b> January 22nd through February 13th, 2010<br />
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<b>Performance Times:</b><br />
Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm<br />
January 31st & February 7th at 3pm<br />
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<b>Location:</b> ACE Theatre Main Stage; ACE Theatre is located at 17011 Bamwood, one block east of Ella Blvd off of FM 1960W ( just north of Just Brakes). <br />
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<b>Ticket Prices:</b> Adults $15<br />
Seniors & Students $13<br />
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Website: <a href="http://www.acetheatre.org/">http://www.acetheatre.org/</a>Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07200534841887755282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9213234395548728754.post-21551244715118746272009-12-11T15:44:00.010-06:002010-03-26T22:06:56.894-05:00Auditions for 13 the Musical at Playhouse 1960, Dec. 12-13<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpOxWeMuAh7Xv4YKNXQjzXRl6504TePMCOd5Br-KLlcBfpGJWYNcwwPnzPr9Uvso6BlgNBktpwzGpvDg7iJdljuf0njNqC-S1PK2SmONB9cZAS1Xl-DVUR31WfL9EdZGPqxgI7ucByE0Y/s1600/13TheMusical.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpOxWeMuAh7Xv4YKNXQjzXRl6504TePMCOd5Br-KLlcBfpGJWYNcwwPnzPr9Uvso6BlgNBktpwzGpvDg7iJdljuf0njNqC-S1PK2SmONB9cZAS1Xl-DVUR31WfL9EdZGPqxgI7ucByE0Y/s320/13TheMusical.jpg" /></a></div><b><i>13 the Musical</i>, by Jason Robert Brown</b><br />
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<b>Press summary, from its Broadway premiere:</b><br />
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Evan Goldman has it all — he’s popular, has the perfect family and lives in the greatest city in the world — New York. That is until his parents get divorced and he’s forced to move with his Mom… to Indiana. Uprooted from his old life, he has to make new friends and somehow maneuver his way through the minefield of High School to become part of the ‘in-crowd.’ A grown-up story about growing up, featuring the only all-teenage cast ever to hit Broadway!<br />
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<b>2 ACTS – POP/ROCK RATED PG</b><br />
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<b>Location & Contact Info:</b><br />
Playhouse 1960<br />
6814 Gant Road<br />
Houston, TX 77066-1915<br />
(281) 587-8243<br />
<a href="http://www.ph1960.com/">http://www.ph1960.com/</a><br />
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<b>Age range:</b> 12-17<br />
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Cast – Dec. 12th & 13th Lobby/Auditorium<br />
Band – Dec. 13th Auditorium 2-4PM<br />
Parent Meeting – Dec. 16th 5:45 p.m. Auditorium<br />
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<b>Rehearsals:</b><br />
Jan. 11th – Feb. 25th (Schedule with specific dates to be given at auditions<br />
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Feb. 26th – March 21st weekends only w/ Thursday pick-ups<br />
1st 2 weekends night shows 8pm Fri. & Sat.<br />
last 2 weekends day shows 3pm Sat & Sun. <br />
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<b>Singing:</b><br />
Please be prepared to sing 16 bars/ 1:20 seconds of music. Please bring CDs or sheet music.<br />
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<b>Dancing:</b><br />
Please wear shoes and clothes that are comfortable to wear for dancing.<br />
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<b>Band members:</b><br />
Auditioning for band members ready to ROCK!<br />
One of the great things about this show is the music. We are looking to cast our entire band with teens. Who knows how to rock better than them? If you or someone you know would like to audition for the band, please see the special auditioning times and information. If you play an instrument and would like to audition for a role too, you can do both! We will have opportunities to perform on stage as well as in the band on alternating days if cast in both areas. If you know someone who would love a chance to show off their skillz, pass this along!<b> </b><br />
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<b>Auditions:</b><br />
Auditions will be set up in slots of 5. You will be asked to sing, dance, and possibly do a cold reading from the script. You do NOT have to sing, but you must sing to be considered for a principle role. We are looking for dancers as well.<br />
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You may be called back if needed later in the day.<br />
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<b>Please visit <a href="http://www.ph1960.com/?page_id=944">Playhouse 1960</a> online for more information!</b>Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18141758961507908986noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9213234395548728754.post-68801231082890136342009-12-11T14:08:00.007-06:002009-12-11T14:48:56.922-06:00It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...in Houston!And I'm not just talking about the snow we had last week -- wasn't that awesome?<br />
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No, I'm talking about the many opportunities to see Christmas and holiday programs at our vast array of Houston theatres. You may discover a theatre that you didn't know existed!<br />
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Check this out -- there's a lot going on this season! (Did we miss something? <a href="http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dG83TWhOQkxmVXRNamdRMXlXX3hSV0E6MA">Contact us!</a>)<br />
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In alphabetical order from the name of the theatre/company/venue: <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.adplayers.org/">A.D. Players</a>:</span><br />
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<i><b>O Little Town of Bagels, Teacakes and Hamburger Buns</b></i><br />
November 20 - December 31 at Grace Theater, 2710 W. Alabama<br />
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<i><b>Do You Hear What I Hear</b></i><br />
November 18 - December 19 at Children's Theater, 3471 Westheimer<br />
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<a href="http://www.acetheatre.org/"><span style="font-size: large;">ACE Theatre:</span></a><br />
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<i><b>The Man Who Saved Christmas</b></i><br />
December 5 - 20, 2009 at ACE Theatre Main Stage, 17011 Bamwood, one block east of Ella Blvd off of FM 1960W ( just north of Just Brakes). <br />
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<a href="http://www.applausetheatre.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">Applause Theatre:<i></i></span></a><br />
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<i><b>The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe</b></i><br />
December 11 – 20, 2009 at Applause Theatre, <span style="color: black;">6608 F.M. 1960 W., 1/2 mile East of Willowbrook Mall</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.alleytheatre.org/">Alley Theatre:</a></span><br />
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<i><b>A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas</b></i><br />
November 20 – December 27, at Alley Theatre's Hubbard Stage, 615 Texas Avenue<br />
Houston, TX 77002<br />
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<i><b>The Santaland Diaries</b></i><br />
November 28 - December 27, at Alley Theatre's Neuhaus Stage, 615 Texas Avenue<br />
Houston, TX 77002<br />
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<a href="http://www.clearcreekcountrytheatre.org/"><span style="font-size: large;">Clear Creek Community Theatre:<i></i></span></a><br />
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<b><i>Rented Christmas</i></b><br />
December 4 - 20 at Clear Creek Community Theatre, 18091 Upper Bay Road, Nassau Bay, Texas, 77058 (In the Nassau Bay Shopping Village, across from the U.S. Post Office Off NASA Parkway, also known as NASA Road 1.)<br />
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<a href="http://www.companyonstage.org/"><span style="font-size: large;">Company OnStage:</span></a><br />
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<i><b>Frosty the Snowman</b></i><br />
November 14 - December 19, 2009, Company OnStage at 536 Westbury Square, Houston, TX 77035<br />
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<b><i>The Nerd</i></b><br />
November 13 - December 19, 2009, Company OnStage at 536 Westbury Square, Houston, TX 77035<br />
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<a href="http://www.ensemblehouston.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">The Ensemble Theatre:<i></i></span></a><br />
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<i><b>Christmas with Great Aunt</b></i><br />
November 21 – December 27, 2009, The Ensemble Theatre, 3535 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002<br />
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<a href="http://www.expresstheatre.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">Express Children's Theatre:<i></i></span></a><br />
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<i><b>Rudolph</b></i><br />
November 16 - December 26, 2009, at Express Children's Theatre, 446 Northwest Mall, Houston, TX 77092<br />
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<a href="http://www.houstonballet.org/"><span style="font-size: large;">The Houston Ballet:</span></a><br />
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<b><i>The Nutcracker</i></b><br />
November 27 - December 27, 2009, at Brown Theater at Wortham Theater Center, 501 Texas Avenue at Smith Street.<br />
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<a href="http://www.houstonsymphony.org/"><span style="font-size: large;">The Houston Symphony: </span></a><br />
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<i><b>Handel's Messiah</b></i><br />
December 18 – December 20, 2009, at Jones Hall, 615 Louisiana St, Houston TX 77002<br />
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<a href="http://www.interactivetheater.org/"><span style="font-size: large;">InterACTive Theater Company:</span></a><br />
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<i><b>A Christmas Carol</b></i><br />
December 1 - 19, 2009, at InterACTive Theater Company, 333 S. Jensen Drive Houston, Texas 77003<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.radiomusictheatre.com/">Radio Music Theatre:</a></span><br />
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<i><b>A Fertle Holiday</b></i><br />
November 27, 2009 - January 16, 2010, at Radio Music Theatre, 2623 Colquitt, Houston, Texas 77098<br />
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<a href="http://www.ph1960.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">Playhouse 1960:</span></a><br />
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<b><i>The Producers</i></b><br />
November 27 – December 20, at Playhouse 1960, 6814 Gant Rd Suite 116 | Houston, TX, 77066 (one mile South of FM 1960 off of Cutten Road)<br />
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<a href="http://www.organdance.org/"><span style="font-size: large;">Sandra Organ Dance Company:</span></a><br />
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<b><i>Amahl and the Night Visitors</i></b><br />
December 19 - 20, 2009, at Zilkha Hall at The Hobby Center for Performing Arts<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.staffordcentre.com/index.html">Stafford Centre:</a></span><br />
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<b><a href="http://www.balletforte.org/">Ballet Forte</a> presents <i>The Nutcracker</i></b><br />
December 11 - 13, at Stafford Centre, 10505 Cash Road, at the corner of Murphy Road in Stafford, Texas<br />
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<a href="http://www.tbhcenter.org/"><span style="font-size: large;">Talento Bilingüe de Houston:</span></a><br />
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<b>The Rolando Becerra Show</b><br />
December 18 - 19, 2009, at 333 S. Jensen Dr., Houston, TX 77003<br />
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<a href="http://www.texreptheatre.org/"><span style="font-size: large;">Texas Repertory Theatre Co.:</span></a><br />
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<i><b>Miracle on 34th Street</b></i><br />
November 18 - December 23, 2009, at 14243 Stuebner Airline Rd., Houston, TX 77069<br />
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<a href="http://www.tuts.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS):</span></a><br />
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<i><b>The Sound of Music</b></i><br />
December 8 - 20, 2009, at The Hobby Center, Sarofim Hall, 800 Bagby Street, Ste. 300<br />
Houston, TX 77002<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.upstagetheatre.org/">UpStage Theatre:</a></span><br />
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<i><b>Santa's Magic Timepiece</b></i><br />
December 5 - 20, 2009, at Lambert Hall, 1703 Heights Blvd. (at 17th)Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18141758961507908986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9213234395548728754.post-61105160402439334322009-12-09T23:22:00.003-06:002010-02-20T00:32:47.435-06:00About<span style="font-size: x-large;">About Houston Theatre Blog</span><br />
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After having written about national and international theatre for the past seven years (in various capacities, as a music journalist), I delved into writing about local theatre for another site not too long ago. In that short time I discovered so many smaller theatres in the Houston area, more than I expected, really. I realize that Houston has so much to offer, outside of the touring Broadway productions. We've got a lot of local talent, too! After growing disillusioned with the writing outlet, I decided to create a new blog where I could share all the great musical theatre opportunities I find.<br />
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I'll be covering both the larger theatres, such as TUTS and The Hobby Center, as well as smaller, local theatres and troupes. You'll be amazed at the talent that's out there!<br />
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I'm also the editor of <a href="http://www.musicalreviewer.com/">Musical Reviewer</a>, which I'd like to think of as a "sister" site, which deals with national and international news in musical theatre.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">About The Musical Reviewer</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What we do</span><br />
At <a href="http://www.musicalreviewer.com/">Musical Reviewer</a>, you'll find the latest news in musical theatre on <a href="http://www.musicalreviewer.com/category/news/">our blog</a> and <a href="http://www.musicalreviewer.com/calendar/">events calendar</a>, as well as <a href="http://www.musicalreviewer.com/reviews/">review pages</a> to help you decide if a particular musical is appropriate for you and your family. We also allow visitors to leave their comments and reviews for various shows. You can also see <a href="http://www.musicalreviewer.com/now-playing/">what's playing</a> in certain cities, and read educational <a href="http://www.musicalreviewer.com/articles/">articles</a> about theatre. You can also join in <a href="http://musicalreviewer.ning.com/">our community</a> and share your love for musicals!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Why we're here</span><br />
After searching for reviews on a particular musical to help make a decision whether or not it was appropriate for my entire family, I could not find a site where people could give their reviews, thoughts, and even star ratings of theatrical productions.<br />
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As a professional writer with a passion for musical theatre, I decided to create such a site. Previously, I blogged at All About Musicals, and have moved all my blog entries over here.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">About editor & correspondent, Julia Temlyn</span><br />
Welcome to Houston Theatre Blog/The Musical Reviewer, your home for everything musical! My name is Julia Temlyn, and I'll be your guide as we journey and learn about all things musical, stage, and film. I'd love to hear from you if you have any suggestions!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bio</span><br />
Julia is the owner of <a href="http://www.temlynwriting.com/" target="_blank">Temlyn Writing</a>: <a href="http://www.temlynwriting.com/services" target="_blank">freelance writing, editing, & community moderating/managing services</a>, where she works diligently with <a href="http://www.temlynwriting.com/portfolio/clientroster" target="_blank">clients</a> to rescue excess apostrophes, save spliced commas, and repair injured & abused words, as well as bring healing through writing. She also offers online community managing, moderating, & building services.<br />
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In addition to being the editor of <a href="http://www.musicalreviewer.com/">Musical Reviewer</a> (formerly <a href="http://musicals.temlynwriting.com/"> All About Musicals</a>), she is also editor of <a href="http://houstontheatre.blogspot.com/">Houston Theatre Blog</a> and editor-in-chief of <a href="http://www.writersremember.com/" target="_blank">Writers Remember</a>, and administrator of the <a href="http://houstonwriters.ning.com/" target="_blank">Houston Writers & Editors Network</a>. She also blogs occasionally at <a href="http://www.temlynwriting.com/blog" target="_blank">Mrs. Write Right, Word Therapist</a>.<br />
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A native of New York and Central Florida, Julia currently resides outside SW Houston, Texas, with her incredible tech-geek husband and their two goofy cats. She loves going to the theatre to see the latest <a href="http://www.musicalreviewer.com/">musicals</a> in town; she also enjoys singing (in choir and at home with a hairbrush), geocaching, sipping tea, watching a good movie, and spending time with her husband and family & friends.<br />
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She can be found on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/JuliaTemlyn" target="_blank">JuliaTemlyn</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/MusicalReviewer">MusicalReviewer</a>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Education</span><br />
I have a B.A. in English, and have been singing for more than 20 years (taking voice lessons throughout my childhood). I am also a freelance writer, proofreader, and editor, and the Editor-in-Chief of <a href="http://www.writersremember.com/" target="_blank">Writers Remember</a>. More information on my <a href="http://www.temlynwriting.com/">writing, editing, and moderating services</a> is available below.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Professional Experience</span><br />
I may not be on Broadway, but I have enjoyed musicals ever since I can remember. My mother raised me on film musicals such as <i>West Side Story</i>, <i>The Unsinkable Molly Brown</i>, <i>Oklahoma</i>, and <i>The Music Man</i>, to name just a few. I was barely 5 years old when I could be heard singing Molly Brown's song:<br />
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"Belly up, belly up to the bar, boys,<br />
better loosen your belts.<br />
Only drink when you're all alone,<br />
or with somebody else!"<br />
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(I didn't have a clue what those lyrics meant until much later!)<br />
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A few years later, my mom and I would drive my dad crazy with our repertoire. We'd sing through entire shows like <i>West Side Story</i> and <i>Les Miserables</i>!<br />
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Whenever we had the opportunity, we'd see stage musicals. I loved the feeling that I came over me when the lights went down, and the stage came alive with performers! <i>Cats, Into the Woods, Les Miserables, West Side Story, Crazy for You, Guys and Dolls, The Phantom of the Opera, The Lion King, Wicked, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels</i>, and <i>Jersey Boys</i> are just a few of the musicals I've been fortunate enough to see. Not long ago I saw <i>Les Miserables</i> on stage for the 4th time, this time with my husband. There are others that I've not yet seen, but I already know the songs by heart; I love buying cast recordings!<br />
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I took piano and voice lessons throughout my middle and high school years, performed in several stage shows, and planned to major in music with a vocal emphasis in college, but life took some turns. I now live the musical life vicariously. This website truly is a tremendous help in vicarious living!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Freelance Information</span><br />
<b>Temlyn Writing: freelance writing, editing, and moderating services</b><br />
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I am a writer, proofreader, editor, and community moderator/manager. If you're in need of any of the above services, contact me. My writing has been published on both online and in print, and this musicals site is but one more writing joy! Please feel free to <a href="http://www.temlynwriting.com/" target="_blank">visit my website</a> and contact me for more information on my writing and editing services.Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18141758961507908986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9213234395548728754.post-32517080378871738382009-12-09T23:00:00.003-06:002009-12-11T00:07:20.640-06:00Privacy Policy<span style="font-size: 130%;"><b>Privacy Policy</b></span><br />
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