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HGO’s Peter Grimes Garners Mixed Reviews

by Christie Connolley Houston Grand Opera’s production of Britten’s Peter Grimes is garnering mixed reviews. Everett Evans of the Houston Chronicle in his review titled, Musical genius overcomes misguided production concept in HGO’s Peter Grimes was most critical of the concept of the production: “The reservations arise from director Neil Armfield’s production concept. His decision [...]

Laurence Olivier 2010 award nominations announced

by Christie Connolley Every year the London Theater Society recognizes the best of London Theater with these awards named after legendary actor Laurence Olivier.  This year the nominees in musicals and opera are: New Musical: Dreamboats and Petticoats, Priscilla Queen of the Desert,  Spring Awakening,  Sister Act. Musical Revival: Annie, Get Your Gun,  Hello Dolly!,  [...]