Photo Coverage: Short, Garber & Canadian GODSPELL Cast Reunite for Theatre Museum BenefitFebruary 16, 2011On February 7th the Canadian Theatre Community came together for a very special gala fundraiser for The Theatre Museum. Jian Ghomeshi hosted a star-studded event that included the reunion of the Original Canadian Cast of Godspell, and an exclusive performance by Colm Wilkinson. BWW is thrilled to bring you exclusive photo coverage of the event.
BWW Contests: Win Tickets to see Andrea Martin in NewmarketFebruary 4, 2011Andrea Martin's show Final Days! Everything Must Go!!! just won the Broadwayworld.com Toronto Award for Best Theatrical Special Event and she is returning to Ontario for one night with a show in Newmarket. BWW is thrilled to bring its readers a chance to win a pair of tickets to the event on Thursday, February 10th.
BWW Interviews: Talking with Oleanna's Diego MatamorosFebruary 2, 2011David Mamet's controversial play Oleanna opens tomorrow night at the Young Centre and kicks off Soulpepper's 2011 Season. BWW talks with Diego Matamoros about the challenges he faces in this particular production.
BWW Interviews: Thom Allison says 'Farewell' to TorontoJanuary 28, 2011Thom Allison has been performing in shows in Toronto for almost twenty years, and was most recently seen in the smash-hit Mirvish show Priscilla Queen of the Desert. Now he is headed to the Great White Way to make his Broadway debut in that same show, and he is having one last cabaret in Toronto to say farewell to the city. He spoke with BWW about his cabaret, his Broadway debut and what comes next.
Photos: Toronto to get North American Premiere of UK Hit THE RAILWAY CHILDRENJanuary 27, 2011Wednesday marked an exciting day for theatre lovers in Toronto, when Mirvish (in association with The Touring Consortium International & Marquis Entertainment) announced plans to build a new theatre for the North American Premiere of the UK Smash Hit The Railway Children. BWW was on hand to bring you pictures and details of this historic event.
Photo Coverage: The Launch of Theatre 20 in TorontoJanuary 22, 2011Theatre 20, the new artist led group in Toronto dedicated exclusively to the pursuit of musical theatre, had their official launch in Toronto at The Panasonic Theatre on January 20th, 2011. BWW was on hand and brings you exclusive photos of the event.
BWW Exclusive: Theatre 20 Brings Him Home - Colm Wilkinson joins new Toronto Theatre VentureJanuary 18, 2011Theatre 20 is a brand new theatre group launching in Toronto in just two days - and BWW is thrilled to announce that we have just learned that Colm Wilkinson will be returning to his home on the Toronto stage and joining the ranks of those already announced to be part of the group. Full details will be announced at their official launch on Thursday, January 20th at 11:30AM
BWW Interviews: Toronto's 'John Wilkes Booth' (Paul McQuillan) Talks ASSASSINS January 17, 2011The critically acclaimed and hugely successful Toronto production of ASSASSINS just announced a two week extension with performances until February 13th, 2011. BWW was on hand to speak to two of the very talented cast members, and today brings you an interview with Paul McQuillan,who plays the first Assassin - John Wilkes Booth.
BWW Interviews: Rod Beattie talks Wingfield: Lost and Found January 13, 2011Canadian favourite Rod Beattie returns to Toronto as stockbroker-turned-farmer Walt Wingfield in the 7th installment of the popular Wingfield franchise - Wingfield: Lost and Found. Rod spoke with BWW about the past 25 years and what challenges he has faced embodying the character for so long.
BWW Interviews: Chatting with ASSASSINS Director Adam BrazierJanuary 13, 2011Last year's production of ASSASSINS ended up being one of the hottest tickets in town, virtually impossible to even get a ticket once word spread about how good the show was. Birdland Theatre and Talk is Free Theatre are staging it again this year, with a few casting changes, and director Adam Brazier spoke to BWW about the reasons for doing the show again, Sondheim, and what he thinks about the dark nature of the production.
BWW Interviews: Tracy Michailidis talks PARADEJanuary 12, 2011Jason Robert Brown's PARADE is getting its' Canadian Premiere this month in Toronto courtesy of Acting Up Stage and Studio 180 Mark. BWW has been pleased to bring you interviews with both Jason and Michael Therriault who plays the lead role of Leo Frank. Today we are thrilled to be speaking with Tracy Michailidis, who plays Leo's wife and primary supporter in the show.
BWW Interviews: Michael Therriault Talks PARADEJanuary 10, 2011The Canadian Premiere of PARADE is currently playing at The Berkeley Street Theatre, and Micheal Therriault (who plays the lead role) took a few minutes to speak to BWW about the show and about his own love of musical theatre.
BWW Interviews: Jason Robert Brown talks PARADE's Canadian PremiereJanuary 8, 2011The Tony Award Winning Musical Parade got its Canadian Premiere this month as part of a joint collaboration between Acting Up Stage and Studio 180 Productions in Toronto. Lyricist Jason Robert Brown took a few minutes to speak with BWW about the show, expanding its audience and what his journey with Parade has been like.
BWW Contest: Win Tickets to see Dora-Award Winning ASSASSINS in TorontoJanuary 6, 2011BWW is thrilled to bring readers two separate opportunities to win tickets to Stephen Sondheim's ASSASSINS in Toronto! Critically acclaimed last year, Birdland Theatre and Talk is Free Theatre is bringing back the production for a limited run, and we are giving you a chance to make sure you don't miss it! Read on to find out how you can enter to win tickets to see this fantastic show.
Photo Coverage: ASSASSINS Returns to The Theatre CentreJanuary 6, 2011Last year's acclaimed production of ASSASSINS that was produced by Talk is Free/Birdland Theatre returns to The Theatre Centre this month, with previews starting January 6th, 2011. BWW is pleased to bring you a sneak peek look at photos from the production.
BWW Interviews: Bruce Dow and Sean Cullen Talk Sharing PseudolusDecember 17, 2010The acclaimed Stratford Festival production of A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum has its Toronto debut this weekend! Mirvish Productions is mounting a month long production of the Sondheim classic, with Bruce Dow and Sean Cullen alternating the lead role of Pseudolus. Both extremely funny and talented stars in their own right, this is a unique opportunity to see two very different takes on the role. BWW sat down and spoke with both of them about FORUM, role sharing and Sondheim.