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Mel Brooks to Appear on JIMMY KIMMEL Tonight, Announces Upcoming Interviews
by TV News Desk - May 02, 2013
American Masters Mel Brooks: Make a Noise, the newest film in the American Masters series, will premiere nationally Monday, May 20 at 9pm ET/PT on PBS (check local listings), and will be released on DVD by Shout! Factory on May 21. In support of the release, Mel Brooks is making some very special appearances and doing a handful of select interviews. (more...)
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Andrew Lloyd Webber To Bring SCHOOL OF ROCK To The Stage
by Pat Cerasaro - Apr 05, 2013
In a career-spanning new conversation on Q With Jian Ghomeshi on CBC radio, Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber discusses acquiring the rights to the 2003 comedy film SCHOOL OF ROCK and his preliminary plans for bringing it to the stage and perhaps even adding some additional self-penned songs to the songstack. (more...)
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BWW Feature: There's No Place Like Toronto for this All Canadian 'OZ'
by Kelly Cameron - Jan 16, 2013
The North American Premiere of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Wizard of Oz took place this past Sunday, featuring an All-Canadian Cast and brand new songs to go along with the classic tale. While reviews have been mixed, the talented cast provides much reason to celebrate. Sometimes, it takes the re-telling of a classic tale to remind us that there really is no place like home. (more...)
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Photo Coverage: Annie Lennox, Sarah McLachlan and Angelique Kidjo at HOPE RISING
by Kelly Cameron - Nov 12, 2012
The 2nd Annual Hope Rising Benefit took plays this week at Roy Thomson Hall to benefit the Stephen Lewis AIDS Foundation, an organization that helps women and children with HIV/AIDS in Africa. Annie Lennox returned to Toronto for one night only to lend her gorgeous vocals to the cause, along with Canadian sensation Sarah McLachlan and African singer Angelique Kidjo. Hosted by Jian Ghomeshi, the very special evening was both heartbreaking and inspiring. BWW was on hand to capture photos from the event. (more...)
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BWW Interviews: Jonathan Estabrooks on his TSO Debut in Some Enchanted Evening
by Kelly Cameron - Oct 08, 2012
The Toronto Symphony's 2012-2013 Pops Season kicks off this week with Some Enchanted Evening, the first show of newly appointed Principal Pops Conductor Steven Reineke's new season. The evening pays tribute to Rodgers and Hammerstein, and joining Steven are Ashley Brown, Aaron Lazar and Jonathan Estabrooks. Originally from Canada, Jonathan took a few minutes to talk to BWW about his journey so far, and about why young people should come check this show out. (more...)
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Photo Coverage: IT'S ALWAYS SOMETHING Red Carpet
by Kelly Cameron - Nov 29, 2011
On November 19th the stars of Canadian theatre, film, TV and music came out in support of the 10th Anniversary of It's Always Something, a variety show to raise money for Gilda's Club. BWW was thrilled to be on hand to bring you these exclusive photos of the starry red-carpet arrivals and after-party. (more...)
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2011 Directors Guild of Canada Awards Nominees Announced
by Movies News Desk - Aug 15, 2011
The DGC congratulates the 2011 nominees announced today in Toronto. Selected from close to 175 submissions, the 76 nominees in 19 categories represent a cross section of the industry's outstanding talent in film and television. (more...)
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Photo Coverage: The National Ballet of Canada's MAD HOT WONDERLAND
by Kelly Cameron - Jun 27, 2011
On Tuesday June 21st The National Ballet of Canada transformed Toronto's Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts into a MAD HOT Wonderland for their annual fundraising gala. Over 1800 people came out in support of the ballet, and BWW was on hand to capture photos of the spectacular and lavish event. (more...)
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Karkwa to Receive Polaris Music Prize for Best Canadian Album, 9/21
by BWW News Desk - Sep 21, 2010
Karkwa was named the winner of the fifth annual Polaris Music Prize. This award, given to signify the best Canadian album of the year, was presented tonight at the gala ceremony held at CTV's Concert Hall at the Masonic Temple in Toronto. In addition to bragging rights, Karkwa take home $20,000 for their album Les Chemins de Verre. (more...)
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Photo Coverage: 2010 Dora Awards
by Kelly Cameron - Jul 08, 2010
The 31st Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards for the 2009/2010 Season were handed out in a star-studded ceremony on the evening of Monday, June 28th in Toronto. BWW was on hand for the pre and post parties as well as the awards, and brings you photo coverage of all the nominees and winners on the biggest night of the year for Canadian Theatre. (more...)
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ROCK OF AGES et al. Win 2010 Dora Awards
by BWW News Desk - Jun 29, 2010
The 31st Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards for the 2009/2010 season were handed out in a star-studded ceremony on the evening of Monday, June 28 at Toronto's in the Bluma Appel Theatre of the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, hosted by the celebrated CBC Radio host Jian Ghomeshi.
The Dora Mavor Moore Awards are produced and presented on behalf of the Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) and celebrate excellence in Toronto theatre, dance and opera. The 225 Dora-eligible shows opened between June 1, 2009 and May 31, 2010. A total of 35 Dora Awards plus the Silver Ticket Award, the Pauline McGibbon Award and the Audience Choice Award were given out. (more...)
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Dora Award Nominations Announced, Ceremony Held 6/28
by BWW
News Desk - Jun 28, 2010
At a press conference held today at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, the Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) announced 174 nominations for 225 eligible productions that opened between June 1, 2009 and May 31, 2010 for the 31st annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards which honour excellence in the performing arts in Toronto. (more...)
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Soulpepper Receives 14 Dora Nominations
by BWW News Desk - Jun 03, 2010
Albert Schultz, Founding Artistic Director of Soulpepper Theatre Company, is proud to announce the recognition of the Toronto theatre community in yesterday's announcement of nominees at the Dora Mavor Moore Awards press conference. Soulpepper received 14 Dora nominations and the Young Centre of the Performing Arts received 9 nominations. (more...)
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Dora Award Nominations Announced, Ceremony Held 6/28
by BWW News Desk - Jun 02, 2010
At a press conference held today at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, the Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) announced 174 nominations for 225 eligible productions that opened between June 1, 2009 and May 31, 2010 for the 31st annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards which honour excellence in the performing arts in Toronto. (more...)
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AGOKWE Leads, 'JERSEY BOYS' and 'SOUND OF MUSIC' Score at Canada's Dora Awards
by Kelly Cameron - Jun 29, 2009
On June 29th, 2009, the best of the best of Canada's Theatre scene all gathered together to celebrate the 30th Anniversary Dora Awards. Named after Dora Mavor Moore, the awards are given out annually in five different categories: General Theatre, Indepedent Theatre, Dance, Opera and Theatre for Young Audiences. This year, Agokwe, from Ojibwa artist Waawaate Fobister won a leading six awards. (more...)
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TAPA Celebrates 30th Anniversary Of Dora Moore Awards 6/29 At Winter Garden
by BWW News Desk - Jun 29, 2009
The Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) proudly announces that the 30th anniversary of the Dora Mavor Moore Awards, celebrating extraordinary Toronto talent, will take place on Monday, June 29, 2009 at 8pm at the Winter Garden Theatre, hosted by CBC Radio personality Jian Ghomeshi of CBC Radio One's flagship arts show, Q. The always-fabulous After-Party will be held at Metro Square. (more...)
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