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Don’t miss ACU homecoming “Man of La Mancha”
Paul A. White/Special to the Reporter-NewsTaylor Huff, left, Joshua Alexander and Richard Gomez in ACU’s “Man of La Mancha.” At the Abilene Civic Center Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I got a sneak peek...
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Abilene offers outstanding theatrical experiences
Photo by Thomas Metthe/Abilene Reporter-News. Jenavene Hester and Will McInerney in “After Zoey” I experienced two wonderful pieces of theater the weekend before last. First, was “Love, Loss, and...
View Article“The Foreigner” proves laughter a language of its own
If you’re looking for laughs this weekend — go see “The Foreigner” at Abilene Community Theatre. The Larry Shue comedy offers many laugh out loud moments. Keith May plays Charlie Baker, “The...
View Article“Laughter” on any floor
Good comedy stands, whether written 50 years ago or 400 years ago. Just look at Shakespeare’s comedy “Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Written in the late 16th century, still funny. Neil Simon, maybe...
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Don’t miss “Always … Patsy Cline” at ACT
Photo by Tommy Metthe/Reporter-News Kari Hatfield, Left, and Paige Sproles in “Always … Patsy Cline” The Thursday night audience at Abilene Community Theatre’s production of “Always … Patsy Cline”...
View ArticleWhat a week!
Four plays in six days. Whew! I have the best job in town, but some weeks … All three universities boast plays right now, all of which I’ve seen. Performances continue this weekend. Plus, the Best of...
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ACU alum brought the magic back to Abilene
Ben Jeffrey as Pumbaa in “The Lion King” With all the arts and entertainment organizations in this town, I meet lots and lots of people. Some are local folks; others are musicians, actors and artists...
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New exhibits at The Center = a happy smile
“33 Years of Flowers” by Polly Jones If you’re feeling a little down, I found the perfect remedy to put a smile on your face. I popped into The Center for Contemporary Arts to check out its four new...
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ACT’s “Charlie Brown” fun for kids and adults
Photo by Joy BonalaTony Redman as Linus in “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” at ACT The musical at Abilene Community Theatre may be named “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” but the leading man’s baby...
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Magic’s in the air
Photo by Joy Bonala (L) Jeannette Lipford and Mikayla Tips in “Mary Poppins” ACU took on a beloved classic and proved up to the challenge. I attended a preview showing of Abilene Christian...
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Freud v. Lewis leads to interesting questions
Photo by Thomas Metthe/Abilene Reporter-News Mark Smith, left, and Adam Hester in “Freud’s Last Session.” On Friday night, a friend and I went to Abilene Christian University to see “Freud’s Last...
View ArticleOne of my favorite things
I took the short jaunt down to Clyde Thursday night to watch the dress rehearsal of “The Sound of Music” at the Naoma Huff Performing Arts Center. It’s the summer production of the Clyde Center for...
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‘The Traveling Lady’ traveled into my heart
Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News From left to right: Betty Hukill, Doug Jetet, Mary Glover and Christina Wilson My friend and I spent Thursday night in the Little Ryan Theatre at McMurry University (with...
View ArticleTwenty ‘Tuna’ tales
“Greater Tuna” is a uniquely Texan piece of theater. This microscopic look at small-town life in Texas – Tuna is the third smallest town in the state – includes comedy, murder, satire. This play has it...
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Getting the band back together
Back row: Marquis Tatom, left, Steve Couch, front row, Doug Roysden, left, and Cecil Tijerina Pulling up to Wylie Christian Church on a recent Thursday afternoon, it seemed like a nice little church,...
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Local cake decorators show a flair for wedding cakes
As wedding season approaches, here at the Reporter-News, naturally, our thoughts turned to cake. What? You thought we were thinking about love? Anyone who has ever been in a newsroom when food is...
View ArticleIf you’re over 50, you might know his face
Did you know Abilene was home to a former child actor and Disney star? Roger Mobley will be at The Paramount Theatre at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, March 13, to talk about his experiences on the set of “The...
View ArticleACT’s ‘Cuckoo’s Nest’ delivers
If you have plans tonight, change them. If you didn’t have plans, you do now. Go see “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” at Abilene Community Theatre Jan. 31, it’s the last performance. It’s not the...
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