Melanie Doane News

Canadian folk songstress Melanie Doane has been away from the theatre for many years pursuing a very successful solo career. She returns to the Toronto stage in the Mirvish production of WAR HORSE, currently on stage at the Princess of Wales Theatre. Melanie spoke with BWW about the differences between her solo music and performing in an ensemble piece, her journey back to the theatre, social media and more. (more...)

Last night the Toronto production of War Horse opened in Toronto, and had a glitzy red carpet premiere to mark the occasion. Filled with celebrities, prominent community figures and decorated horses, The Princess of Wales was abuzz with excitement over this new production. BWW was thrilled to be on hand to capture the entire event and bring its readers these photos. (more...)

The all Canadian cast of War Horse, the show about a young boy who's horse is sold to the cavalry during WW1, opened last night, February 28, at the Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto. Productions of War Horse are currently running on the West End and on Broadway and is now appearing on the big screen courtesy of Steven Spielberg. Click below for a performance highlights from the Toronto production of War Horse! (more...)

War Horse gallops into Toronto on February 28th when the critically acclaimed show has its opening night at The Princess of Wales. The all Canadian cast is currently in previews and wowing audiences across the city, and BWW is thrilled to bring its readers photos of production. (more...)

Last week members of the press got a special sneak peek at the cast of the upcoming production of War Horse in Toronto. Held at the rehearsal studio in Liberty Village, many people came out to get a first glimpse at the Canadian "Joey" and his fellow castmates. It was hard to find a dry eye in the house by the time they were done their run-through, and BWW is thrilled to bring its readers these photos from that special morning. (more...)

The National Theatre of Great Britain, National Angels, Bob Boyett and David Mirvish today announced the all-Canadian cast of the Canadian premiere production of the National Theatre of Great Britain production WAR HORSE. (more...)

Albert Schultz, General Director of the Young Centre for the Performing Arts, today announced the line-up of the Global Cabaret Festival 2010 presented by Global Toronto, formerly known as the Canwest Cabaret Festival, Canada's most dynamic, weekend-long celebration of songs and stories in one of Toronto's most beautiful and versatile venues - the Young Centre for the Performing Arts in the Distillery Historical District. (more...)

Albert Schultz, General Director of the Young Centre for the Performing Arts, today announced the line-up of the Global Cabaret Festival 2010 presented by Global Toronto, formerly known as the Canwest Cabaret Festival, Canada's most dynamic, weekend-long celebration of songs and stories in one of Toronto's most beautiful and versatile venues - the Young Centre for the Performing Arts in the Distillery Historical District. (more...)

On Monday November 16th, some of the biggest and brightest names in musical theatre came together to perform a special fundraiser event for the Harold Green Jewish Theatre Company. Hosted by Colin Mochrie and Deb McGrath, BWW was on hand as some of Canada's most talented performed selections of songs from Jewish composers and shows. (more...)

"One Night Only" is a special fundraiser event to benefit the Harold Green Jewish Theatre Company. Being held on Monday, November 16th, this event will bring together many of the biggest and brightest stars of Canadian Musical Theatre to perform classic hits and raise money for a great cause! (more...)

The line-up of performers for Toronto's Songs & Celebration: An Evening of Songs from Jewish Composers has been announced. The event, hosted by Colin Mochrie and Deb McGrathwill take place at Toronto's St. Lawrence Center on November 16 at 7:30pm. (more...)

"One Night Only" is a special fundraiser event to benefit the Harold Green Jewish Theatre Company. Being held on Monday, November 16th, this event will bring together many of the biggest and brightest stars of Canadian Musical Theatre to perform classic hits and raise money for a great cause! (more...)

Albert Schultz, General Director of the Young Centre for the Performing Arts, today announced the Canwest Cabaret Festival 2009, an intimate weekend of songs and stories at the Young Centre this fall. The second annual Canwest Cabaret Festival brings together over 150 of Canada's most diverse and exciting artists under the same roof for more than 60 unique performances. Every corner of the Young Centre is teeming with activity all weekend long. (more...)

Albert Schultz, General Director of the Young Centre for the Performing Arts, today announced the Canwest Cabaret Festival 2009, an intimate weekend of songs and stories at the Young Centre this fall. The second annual Canwest Cabaret Festival brings together over 150 of Canada's most diverse and exciting artists under the same roof for more than 60 unique performances. Every corner of the Young Centre is teeming with activity all weekend long. (more...)

The line-up of performers for Toronto's Songs & Celebration: An Evening of Songs from Jewish Composers has been announced. The event, hosted by Colin Mochrie and Deb McGrathwill take place at Toronto's St. Lawrence Center on November 16 at 7:30pm. (more...)

Albert Schultz, General Director of the Young Centre for the Performing Arts, today announced the Canwest Cabaret Festival 2009, an intimate weekend of songs and stories at the Young Centre this fall. The second annual Canwest Cabaret Festival brings together over 150 of Canada's most diverse and exciting artists under the same roof for more than 60 unique performances. Every corner of the Young Centre is teeming with activity all weekend long. (more...)

The 29th Annual Dora Awards were handed out at the Winter Garden Theatre in Toronto. Winners are starred. (more...)