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Best Musical
Award Winner 2009

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Next to Normal

Every Wed., Thu., Fri., Sat., Sun. from May 16 until June 24

Winner of the 2010 Pulitzer Prize, nominated for 11 Tony awards and winner of three — best score, orchestration and leading actress — the rock musi...

2009 | Best Musical

A musical about two old cat ladies bitching at each other endlessly in annoying accents Doesn't sound like a great idea. Even if you toss in the facts that it's based on a true story, the two eccentric recluses were related to Jackie O, and one dated Joe Kennedy, Jr. But Stages' production of Grey Gardens was the marvel of the season, and audiences couldn't get enough of it. Nancy Johnston and Susan O. Koozin nailed their roles, and director Kenn McLaughlin somehow made you forget just how... More »
2008 | Best Theater Company

Producing Artistic Director Kenn McLaughlin proved himself over and over at Stages Repertory Theatre last season. The season of powerful scripts moved easily from money-making musicals like Altar Boyz to thoughtful social commentaries such as The Unseen and Black Pearl Sings. Rich with political heft, hilarious jokes and emotional power, the season was most impressive for its commitment to exploring what it means to be human in a difficult and complicated world. Add in the fact that most... More »
2001 | Best Theater Season

Stages set the pace for the entire theatrical season with its boisterous production of Jane Martin's Anton in Show Business. After that, artistic director Rob Bundy never looked back. Some of the best productions included the strange and disturbing comedy about a group of suits from corporate America in Laura Hembree's Car Pool. The holiday season brought the requisite musical; this year Bundy produced the understated and beautifully ironic Company, by Stephen Sondheim. Old Wicked Songs, by... More »

Rock Musical Next to Normal at Stages Repertory Theatre: A Hit That Will Break Your Heart

By Jim J. Tommaney | Tue, May 22, 2012

Read our interview with director Melissa Anderson. The setup: The regional premiere of the rock musical Next to Normal has opened at Stages Repertory Theatre, and with innovative staging, superb ca... More »
Next to Normal: Singing Through the Craziness

By Margaret Downing | Tue, May 15, 2012

Mom is bipolar and as she gets worse, it gets tougher and tougher to be part of her family. So what should we do? Sing about it, of course. Winner of the 2010 Pulitzer Prize, nominated for 11 Tony ... More »
Stages Repertory Theatre Rises to the Challenge of The Unexpected Man

By Jim J. Tommaney | Mon, April 30, 2012

For more coverage of The Unexpected Man at Stages Repertory Theatre, see our chat with actors Sally Edmundson and James Belcher and director Seth Gordon here. The setup: Acclaimed playwright Yasmi... More »
The Unexpected Man

By Margaret Downing | Thu, April 19, 2012

There are no intermissions, no entrances or exits, director Seth Gordon promises. For 75 minutes in this one-act play, the audience at Stages Repertory Theatre will watch as actors James Belcher and Sally Edmundson, playing characters at critical ... More »
The Unexpected Man: A Romantic Thriller on a Train

By Margaret Downing | Wed, April 11, 2012

A man and woman get on a train -- strangers -- and end up in the same compartment. Neither one is a kid; each is having a crisis of sorts. He's a famous writer uncertain if he should continue the same... More »
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houstonpressbestof | Houston, TX | 132 Reviews

| Wed, May 6, 2009

Producing Artistic Director Kenn McLaughlin proved himself over and over at Stages Repertory Theatre last season. The season of powerful scripts moved easily from money-making musicals like Altar Boyz to thoughtful social commentaries such as The Unseen and Black Pearl Sings. Rich with political heft, hilarious jokes and emotional power, the season was most impressive for its commitment to exploring what it means to be human in a difficult and complicated world. Add in the fact that most every production was beautifully cast and wonderfully directed, with designs from folks like Jon Gow and Kirk Markley that captured the strange beauty of the world, and you've got a season to remember.