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Geordie Theatre to Present SNOW WHITE at Centaur Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2026

Geordie Theatre will present a new production of Snow White, directed by Jimmy Blais, featuring a dynamic two-actor cast. This reimagined version of the classic tale will run at Montréal's Centaur Theatre.

Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Montreal Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 15, 2026

Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Montreal Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.

24 Theater Books for Your Summer 2025 Reading List
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 6, 2025

Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 24 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's Summer 2025 reading list.

Interview: 5 Questions with Trevor Barrette of MAX AND AARON WRITE A MUSICAL
by Noelle Hannibal - Jun 12, 2025

Born and raised on the West Island of Montreal, Trevor Barrette is a queer theatre-maker, performer, stage manager and teacher. I had the opportunity to chat with Barrette just prior to the World Premiere of MAX AND AARON WRITE A MUSICAL, which he has written and is directing. MAX AND AARON WRITE A MUSICAL will take it's first bow on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at The Segal Centre for Performing Arts.

Trumpeter Dominick Farinacci to Tour Throughout 2025; New Music Forthcoming
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 31, 2025

2025 finds Dominick Farinacci on tour with a slew of solo dates and residences across North America, as well as performances with his TRIAD and Modern Warrior LIVE shows. Check out his live dates here.

Interview: Stephanie Chou Conjures Up CHINATOWN DREAMS at Joe's Pub
by Chloe Yang - Oct 21, 2024

Composer Stephanie Chou fuses East and West in CHINATOWN DREAMS at Joe's Pub on Oct 23. Her quintet premieres new material, blending Chinese influences with jazz and pop. Chou's innovative approach, informed by her math background, creates a unique musical experience.

Black Theatre Workshop Will Host Vision Celebration 2024
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2024

Black Theatre Workshop has announced the in-person return of its historic Vision Celebration! BTW has a lot in store for this 38th Vision Celebration and it promises to be an event to remember.

Courtney Bryan's Visual Rhythms Premieres in Jacksonville
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2024

On March 8–9, 2024, Courtney Bryan unveils a new orchestral work, Visual Rhythms, premiering with Jacksonville Symphony and music director Courtney Lewis at Jacoby Symphony Hall.

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Montreal Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Montreal Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Montreal Awards; REEFER MADNESS, AT THE BEGINNING OF TIME, D2 productions & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 18, 2023

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Montreal Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Montreal Awards; REEFER MADNESS, AT THE BEGINNING OF TIME, D2 productions & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 11, 2023

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Montreal Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Montreal Awards December 5th Standings; REEFER MADNESS Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 5, 2023

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Montreal Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Montreal Awards; DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS Leads Best Play!
by BWW Awards - Nov 27, 2023

Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Montreal Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Factory Theatre Announces Bold New Vision For The Future Of New Work Development
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2020

Factory Theatre has announced its bold new vision for the future of new work development, The Bedrock Creators' Initiative, beginning this 2020 / 2021 season and being launched with leading support from the Lindy Green Family Charitable Foundation.

Infinithéâtre Announces Winner of Write-On-Q! Playwriting Competition
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2020

Every year Infinithéâtre seeks innovative and challenging new works by dedicated Québec and Indigenous playwrights for their Write-On-Q! Québec playwriting competition. This is the only Canadian theatre company with a playwriting prize that awards the substantial sum of $5000, and the biggest literary prize in Québec. 

Bob Bachelor Awarded Jean-Pierre-Guindon Prize From Quebec Choral Alliance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2020

After 30 years at the helm of The Lyric Theatre Singers, its Founder and Artistic Director, Bob Bachelor, has been awarded the prestigious Jean-Pierre-Guindon Prize from the Alliance Chorale du Québec.

Tune in to the Livestream Album Release Celebration for the Mark Harvey Group's Recording 'A Rite for All Souls'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2020

Mark Harvey and Peter H. Bloom will celebrate the release of their powerful album A Rite for All Souls with a livestream event on Sunday, August 9 at 7 p.m. EDT. Veteran jazz writer Bob Blumenthal will emcee the discussion, which features interviews with Harvey and Bloom, as well as streaming excerpts from the CD. Free and open to the public.

575 Emerging Artists Submit Projects To The National Theatre School For Art Apart Project
by Stephi Wild - Apr 5, 2020

575 artists from 10 Canadian provinces and 2 territories have applied for the Art Apart project. This initiative by the National Theatre School of Canada (NTS) will provide $60,000 in support to emerging artists (as 80 grants of $750), who are facing increased financial precariousness due to the COVID-19 crisis.

Jazz Drummer and Composer Jerome Jennings Is Coming to Dizzy's Club
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 29, 2019

On Tuesday, November 12, acclaimed jazz drummer and composer Jerome Jennings will present a concert at Dizzy's Club in celebration of his sophomore album, Solidarity a?" an exploration of resilience and resistance through the prisms of the Black Lives Matter, #MeToo, and LGBTQ+ rights movements, slated for release on November 8.

Franco Ambrosetti Leads All-Star Group on New Album
by Abigail Charpentier - Sep 5, 2019

One of the most revered figures on the European jazz scene, Swiss trumpeter Franco Ambrosetti has maintained a strong affinity for the music since debuting as a leader in 1965 with A Jazz Portrait of Franco Ambrosetti. Now approaching his 78th birthday in December, Ambrosetti is still swinging after all these years, which is very much in evidence by his latest recording, Long Waves. An all-star session recorded in January, 2019 in New York City, Ambrosetti's 28th as a leader overall and second for the Swiss-based Unit Records features celebrated guitarist John Scofield, pianist Uri Caine, bassist Scott Colley and legendary drummer Jack DeJohnette.Together they interact on an intimate level, displaying remarkable chemistry on seven tracks. 'It was like a constant dialogue,' said Ambrosetti of the empathetic session. 'After one rehearsal, I felt like I had played with this group every night for the last five years.'