Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour gives MJ fans an after-life encounter with the legacy of one of rock and roll’s iconic legends.  We recently attended the Houston, TX showing. Michael Jackson fans will like it.  Cirque fans?  Well, it depends on what you’re expecting. We are long-time Cirque fans–and purists at that.  We revere the excellence and beauty of Cirque’s stand-alone reputation and contributions to the world of artistic entertainment.  In all of our years attending Cirque shows, we …

At Best Rated Reviews, we are constantly looking to find, review, and recommend the good, the great, and the excellent.  Yet every so often, we come across a performance, product, or place that is truly superlative in the “best of the best” category.  Late Nite Catechism is one of those rare gems that you do not want to miss! Late Nite Catechism, written by Maripat Donovan and Vicki Quade, and performed by Denise Fennell is outstanding!  Ms. Fennell plays a …

Joshua Bell gave a spirited performance on his 18th century Stradivarius at Jones Hall in Houston, Texas.  He is the violin virtuoso of our times. Bell’s parents bought his first violin when he was 4 years old after seeing him stretching rubber bands across a dresser drawer and plucking them.  By the age of 12, Bell played the violin with gusto. Bell gave a truly memorable performance last night.  The evening’s  repertoire ranged from Mendelssohn to Gershwin. During his performance …

FOR RELEASE ON CONTACT: SHAUNA TYSOR FEBRUARY 19, 2012 713 535 3226 SARAH LAM 713 535 3224 pr@houstonballet.org HOUSTON BALLET REVIVES CINDERELLA, STANTON WELCH’S MODERN TAKE ON A CLASSIC FAIRY TALE Production Features Spectacular Scenery and Costumes by New Zealand Designer Kristian Fredrickson HOUSTON, TEXAS – From February 23-March 4, 2012, Houston Ballet presents Stanton Welch’s staging of Cinderella, set to Sergei Prokofiev’s classic score. A fresh new take on the familiar tale, Cinderella features lavish scenery and spectacular costumes …