Chicago opens with gala reception and sharp staging at Ector
Ronald Bennett reviews the opening production of Chicago at the Ector Theater. The gala wine and cheese reception precedes a multi level set and tight pacing that captures live Broadway aura. Strong performances by Lori Woods, Tatum Hubbard, and Dale Jenkins anchor the show with ensemble excellence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ector
Chicago
Rape Crisis Center
Forest Ranger
Fred Ebb
Bob Fosse
John Kander
Ebb
Tony Georges
Angie Hurt- Pasternak
Greg Push
D’alice Belanger
Asa Benally
Judd Vermillion
Velma Kelly
Lori Woods
Miss Woods
Velma
Roxie Hart
Tatum Hubbard
Fred Casely
Ben Farmer
Amos
Scooter Tilley
Fogarty
Joe Matheny
Roxie
Miss Hubbard
Matron Morton
Melissa Sanders
Billy Flynn
Dale
Chicago musical shines in lavish Ector Theater show
Tonight and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Chicago opens with Passmore returning cast members Kerry Phillips Aaron Steve Sorge and Gabe Zertucci along with an eight piece orchestra. Lavish costumes sequin heavy period outfits and two red shimmy dresses elevate the production. Proceeds benefit a good cause. audiences urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxie
Velma
Mr. Georges
Submissions Due for Whats Going On Column
Readers are invited to submit items for Whats Going On with a 5 p.m. Monday deadline and space permitting. For details call 333 7770.
Disney film features Odessa oilfire fighter Ace Barnes
Odessan Ace Barnes, 75, an oilfield firefighter, was filmed five years ago for Disney’s America's Heart and Soul by Louis Schwartzberg. The documentary shows his Lost Hills blaze rated a 7 on a 1–10 scale. Barnes may or may not view the film as it runs in Dallas while not touring Odessa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Schwartzberg
Odessan
Ace Barnes
Disney
America
Texas
Schwartzberg
Barnes
Lost Hills
Calif
McPherson
United States
Odessa
Dallas
Fire at Glenwood Place Studios destroys Black Eyed Peas gear
A 3 am blaze at Glenwood Place Studios in Burbank wiped out about 500000 dollars of gear and instruments as the Black Eyed Peas recorded the album Monkey Business. Authorities say candles left burning caused the fire. no injuries reported and damage to the building reached fifty thousand dollars. Band member Will.i.am described the loss of guitars drums keyboards and other classic instruments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burbank
Calif
Black Eyed Peas
Glenwood Place Studios
Ron Bell
Will I. Am
Kabc-Tv
Also Mentioned on This Page
Music City Mall
Skip Batch
Paradise
Presidential Museum
E. University Blvd
Aaron Watson
Orphans of the Brazos
Dos Amigos
Sandhills Bluegrass Band
Will
Globe Theatre
Shakespeare Road
Ronald Bennett
Scooter
Mary Sunshine
Barbara Iglehart
Miss Iglehart
Katalin Huynyak
Katie
Paul Zoeller
Crook County
Ector Theater
Disney Film
Family Pak
Texas Toast
Ips
Poo
Andrews
Coliseum
Sheukean Gee
CDEY
Keith
38Th & Andrews Hwy
Mervyn's
We Sports Grill
Aidview
the Market Grill & Bar
Will & Ba
Philly
JoJo
N. Dixie