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In the 1960s Houstonians saw the first sparks of a new energy that would soon cause an explosion in the theatre world.  Those were days of bold new ventures, bordering on what some thought was foolish recklessness.  The first phases of the Galleria were built so far out Westheimer Road that getting there was an adventurous trek. The city was moving full-throttle into the jet age with a new airport bearing the awe-inspiring name “Intercontinental.”  Skeptics were shaking their heads about skyscrapers with “glass skins” and “loop roads” to circle the entire city. New buildings for symphony, opera, ballet, and theatre were sprouting like mushrooms. National companies and foreign consulates were rushing to establish headquarters here. It was a wonder-filled, visionary time when one could feel the city take a deep breath in preparation for a headlong dash into the future.  Excitement was everywhere, and not the least of it was the ...

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