Houston Matters
The Bigger Picture: ‘West Side Story’ and the challenges of gang culture
Posted on · In our monthly exploration of cultural and social issues in film, we look at how gangs form and the issues they present in a community.
Tag: West Side Story
Houston Matters
Omicron fuels COVID concerns as Christmas approaches (Dec. 21, 2021)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: Concerns about holiday gatherings as the omicron variant spreads, the next president of Rice University discusses his vision for the institution, and filmmaker Sean Baker discusses his latest movie, Red Rocket.
Houston Matters
How Rita Moreno defied typecasting at every stage of her career
Posted on · The legendary actress -- one of the rare performers to win an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony Award -- talks with Craig Cohen about her career.
Opera & Musical Theater
Leonard Bernstein’s Modern Day Romeo & Juliet
Posted on · A conversation with conductor Timothy Myers about Houston Grand Opera's current production of West Side Story.
Classical Music
Something About A Rose: WindSync’s Zilkha Hall Valentine’s Concert
Posted on · The Houston-based wind quintet performs a concert of Shakespeare-inspired music.
Houston Matters
How Rita Moreno Defied Typecasting At Every Stage Of Her Career
Posted on · The legendary actress -- one of the rare performers to win an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony Award -- talks with Craig Cohen about her career.