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How the musical ‘Rent’ resonates differently with modern audiences
Posted on · We ask Ty Defoe, director of the TUTS production of "Rent" at the Hobby Center.
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Bills target Harris County elections (May 23, 2023)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: The Texas House has passed two bills aimed squarely at Harris County elections. News 88.7's Andrew Schneider explains what the laws would do.
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Singer Christina Wells on her voice, dreams, and the size of a stage
Posted on · The entertainer and Houston native talks about her journey from registered nurse, to America’s Got Talent contestant, to a villainous sea witch.
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Town Square: Can the Event Industry Recover From Covid? (Sept. 9, 2020)
Posted on · Experts discuss the pandemic's impact on the large-event industry.
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“Sky Loop” Heals Memories of Hurricane Harvey, And American Idol’s Tamyra Gray Comes To TUTS
Posted on · Learn about a multimedia art installation inspired by the storm, and meet one of the original stars of American Idol now singing on Broadway.
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TUTS 2020-21 Season Has Broadway Buzz And Houston Talent, Plus Sesame Street’s Emilio Delgado Stars in “Quixote Nuevo”
Posted on · Artistic Director (and foodie) Dan Knechtges shares his take on TUTS’ upcoming season of musicals, and Sesame Street’s “Luis” reflects on the famous children’s program as well as his current on-stage role.
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Houston Ballet’s Connor Walsh Talks About Dancing “The Nutcracker” And Actor Julia Krohn Stars in “Elf-The Musical”
Posted on · It’s a holiday-themed podcast episode, featuring conversations about two major Christmas productions, as well as memories and traditions, with a principal dancer and a prominent local actor.
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Live From Theater District Open House!
Posted on · The annual Open House marks the official start of the city’s performing arts season, and “Unwrap Your Candies Now” was there to find out what operas, symphonies, ballets, chamber music, jazz, plays and Broadway musicals are in store for Houston audiences.
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Step Into The World Of “A Chorus Line” And Putt-Putt Your Way Through A Mini-Houston
Posted on · TUTS opens its 2019-20 season with a singular sensation of a Broadway musical. Plus, a local art gallery may change the way you look at – and interact with – Houston’s bayous.
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TUTS’ “Seussical” Is A Summer Party, Celebration of Houston And New Community Initiative Rolled Into One
Posted on · Theatre Under the Stars’ summer production hopes to touch lives, entertain families and transform the community through musical theatre.
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Houston’s New Poet Laureate Hopes To Change Lives And TUTS Presents “Jerome Robbins’ Broadway”
Posted on · The recently-appointed Houston Poet Laureate shares how poetry can used for healing, and a Tony Award-winning classic is reborn.
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Bringing ‘Ragtime’ Back To The Houston Stage
Posted on · Tony Award-nominated director Marcia Milgrom Dodge discusses bringing her revival of Ragtime to Houston.
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Pumping Away Rainwater, and Actress Kate Shindle of ‘Fun Home’ — Friday’s Show (May 19, 2017)
Posted on · What are some new ways we could deal with excess rain water in Greater Houston after we have severe weather? For one, Harris County is studying the possibility of using high-powered pumps to move excess water into aquifers – or even old oil wells. The water would be preserved for later if – and when […]
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A Conversation with New Theatre Under the Stars Director Hillary Hart
Posted on · Back in December (2016), Theatre Under the Stars announced the appointment of the nonprofit musical theater company's new executive director, Hillary Hart. She's the former general manager of the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis. She's also held leadership positions at Flat Rock Playhouse in North Carolina and the Dallas Theater Center. Ernie Manouse talks with Hart […]