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Bob Foster: Music Director

Selected Theatre:

Billy Elliott, Rock Of Ages, Hairspray, Dirty Dancing, The Boys In The Photograph (Mirvish); Rent: Sheridan Theatre, Mirvish Batboy, Evita, Camelot, Little Shop Of Horrors (MTC, Theatre Calgary) ;
9 to 5, Annie, Twist and Shout, Legends (Drayton Entertainment)
Into The Woods, Fire (Theatre Calgary), British Invasion 1 & 2, Joseph, Sound Of Music, A Chorus Line (Stage West Calgary) .
Other: Bob has cowritten the hit songs Good Mother and Looking For It, among others, with Jann Arden, and played for many years with her both live and in the studio.
He is recipient of: 2 Socan airplay awards, 2 Betty Mitchell awards (Calgary), and has been nominated for Dora awards (Toronto) and a Sterling award (Edmonton)

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[Toronto, 2005]
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TELL TALE HARBOUR Starring Alan Doyle to Make Return Engagement in Toronto
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2026

Tell Tale Harbour, co-written by and starring Great Big Sea’s Alan Doyle, will make a return engagement at Toronto’s Royal Alexandra Theatre this winter. Tickets will go on sale in June.
COME FROM AWAY and More Set For Segal Centre 2026-2027 Theatre Season
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026

The Segal Centre for Performing Arts announced its upcoming theatre season. The lineup will include Come From Away, The Secret Chord: A Leonard Cohen Experience, It Came From Outer Space, and more.
Video: Theatre Aquarius Releases First Single from IT’S A GOOD LIFE IF YOU DON’T WEAKEN World Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2026

Theatre Aquarius has released a first-look video of “New Orleans Is Sinking” from IT’S A GOOD LIFE IF YOU DON’T WEAKEN. The world-premiere musical features songs by The Tragically Hip and will begin performances in Hamilton. The production follows an original story set in early 2000s Canada.
TELL TALE HARBOUR Will Make Toronto Premiere This Summer
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2025

Co-written by and starring Great Big Sea's Alan Doyle, the musical comedy Tell Tale Harbour returns to PEI in a revised production this summer. Learn more about the show here!
A VERY MERRY MIRVISH HOLIDAY CONCERT Comes to the Distillery Winter Village
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2024

This holiday season, The Distillery Winter Village will bring the magic of Mirvish Productions to its historic cobblestone streets for an exclusive night of performances you can only get at The Distillery District. 
Video: 'Gettin' Outta Here' from Goodspeed's MAGGIE
by Joshua Wright - Sep 24, 2024

Watch Wes Williams and Jeffrey Kringer perform 'Gettin' Outta Here' from Goodspeed's production of Maggie. Maggie is now playing through October 20.
Video: 'Livin' It Up' from Goodspeed's MAGGIE
by Joshua Wright - Sep 17, 2024

Watch Ryan Duncan as Uncle Charles and the cast of Maggie perform 'Livin' It Up.' Check out the video! Maggie is now playing through October 20.
Video: 'Right By You' from Goodspeed's MAGGIE
by Joshua Wright - Sep 13, 2024

Watch Christine Dwyer as Maggie, sings 'Right by You' from Goodspeed's production of Maggie.  Check out the video! Maggie is now playing through October 20.
Video: 'Queen for a Day' From Goodspeed's MAGGIE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2024

An all new video has been released from Maggie, now playing at Goodspeed. The ladies of Lanark wonder what it would be like to be 'Queen for a Day' in this new song. Check out the video here!
Video: Go Inside the Sitzprobe for MAGGIE at Goodspeed
by Joshua Wright - Aug 19, 2024

Go inside Goodspeed Musicals sitzprobe for the U.S. premiere of Maggie as its third production of the 2024 season. A heartwarming story about home, family and community, Maggie will run at The Goodspeed from Aug. 23 - Oct. 20.
Video: Hear 'Everyone's Gone' From MAGGIE At Goodspeed Musicals
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 9, 2024

Goodspeed Musicals will present the U.S. premiere of Maggie as its third production of the 2024 season. A heartwarming story about home, family and community, Maggie will run at The Goodspeed from Aug. 23 - Oct. 20. Check out video from inside the rehearsal room as Christine Dwyer and the show's cast perform the song, 'Everyone's Gone.'
Christine Dwyer, Kennedy Caughell & More to Star in MAGGIE at Goodspeed Musicals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2024

Goodspeed Musicals will present the U.S. premiere of Maggie as its third production of the 2024 season. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: Johnny Reid & Matt Murray and Director Mary Francis Moore Discuss MAGGIE
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 16, 2024

Maggie co-creators Johnny Reid & Matt Murray and Director Mary Francis Moore discuss the inspiration for their title character in the video here!
Original Cast Members Petrina Bromley and Astrid Van Wieren Join COME FROM AWAY in Gander
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2024

The full cast, band and creative team have been revealed for director Jillian Keiley’s second season of Irene Sankoff and David Hein’s Come From Away, set to run June 28, 2024 - September 1, 2024, at the Joseph R Smallwood Arts & Culture Centre in Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador.
Video: Watch 'All Because of You' from Goodspeed's American Premiere of MAGGIE
by Joshua Wright - Mar 5, 2024

Watch as Johnny Reid performs 'All Because of You' as a preview of the upcoming American premiere of  Maggie: The New Musical at the Goodspeed, East Haddam, CT.
Winners Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 19, 2024

Winners have been announced for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards! See who was selected audience favorite in Toronto! Winners include Mirvish Productions, Stratford Festival, Theatre Aquarius and more.
DION: A ROCK OPERA Comes to the Coal Mine Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 4, 2024

The COAL MINE THEATRE will produce their first ever World Premiere, a fully sung through rock opera based on Euripides’ The Bacchae, DION: A ROCK OPERA. The production is co-created by COAL MINE co-founder Ted Dykstra and Prince Edward Island poet and novelist, Steven Mayoff. 
SOUTH PACIFIC, THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD & More Set for Goodspeed Musicals 2024 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 12, 2023

Get a sneak peek at the incredible lineup of shows for the Goodspeed Musicals 2024 season. From beloved classics like SOUTH PACIFIC and THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD to award-winning productions, there's something for everyone to enjoy at Goodspeed Musicals. Don't miss out on this exciting season of theater!
Coal Mine Theatre Unveils Lineup for 9th Season, Including Two Highly Anticipated World Premieres
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 27, 2023

Discover the upcoming 9th season of COAL MINE THEATRE, featuring two world premieres that promise to captivate audiences. Get all the details and dates for this exciting lineup of shows.
MAGGIE Opens Tonight at Theatre Aquarius
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2023

MAGGIE, the highly anticipated new Canadian musical, officially opens tonight at Theatre Aquarius. Due to demand, additional matinee performances are now on sale for Wednesday, April 26 at 11am and Sunday, May 7 at 1:30pm.

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