TWITTER WATCH: Andrea Martin Joins TwitterNovember 7, 2010Andrea Martin, legendary comedienne, star of SCTV, My Big Fat Greek Wedding and countless Broadway productions launched her Twitter account this week, and spoke to BWW about why she has decided to finally get on the Twitter bandwagon.
BWW Interviews: Side by Side by Sondheim's Shawn Wright November 5, 2010Shawn Wright recently wrapped two years in Toronto's JERSEY BOYS and is currently in London Ontario celebrating the genius of Stephen Sondheim in SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM on stage until Nov 6th 2010 at The Grand. The show also kicked off the 2010-2011 Mainstage Season for The Grand. Shawn spoke with BWW about his career, the show, and of course, Sondheim.
BWW Interviews: C. David Johnson Talks PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT!November 12, 2010Priscilla Queen of the Desert began previews on October 12th in Toronto, and had it's official pink carpet opening on the 26th of October. BWW has been on hand to bring you photos, videos and interviews with the cast and crew as they prepare to launch the North American Premiere of this international smash. Today we are thrilled to bring you another interview with one of the show's stars!
BWW Interviews: Charles Officer Talks A RAISIN IN THE SUNNovember 3, 2010Soulpepper is pleased to bring back the very popular production of A RAISIN IN THE SUN that played in 2008 to rave reviews. With the original cast intact, this timeless classic is playing at The Young Centre for the Performing Arts until Nov 20th, 2010. BWW sat down and talked with Charles Officer about his love for theatre, and what it is like returning to the stage after taking time out to purse film and television projects.
Photo Coverage: PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT Makes Her Toronto Debut!October 28, 2010Priscilla Queen of the Desert opened on Tuesday night in Toronto to rave reviews and an ecstatic audience! Mirvish Productions and Toronto have a very beautiful and glittery hit on their hands! The show will play 12 weeks at The Princess of Wales Theatre before heading for The Great White Way, where it will play The Palace Theatre (official opening March 20th, 2011) Grab your best frock and join BWW as we journey behind the scenes and into the 'heart of fabulous' at Priscilla's opening night party in Toronto.
BWW Special: Chatting with the Creative Forces Behind PRISCILLA!October 22, 2010Priscilla Queen of the Desert is turning into the most anticipated new show of the 2011 Broadway Season, and Toronto is getting to experience all of the glitz and glamour behind this fabulous show as it plays the Princess of Wales Theatre for a limited 12 week run. BWW has been bringing you all things 'Priscilla' for the last few weeks, including the latest photo, video and interview coverage of the show. We are pleased to have had the opportunity to talk with Producer Garry McQuinn and Director Simon Phillips about what it has been like getting Priscilla her North American Debut!
BWW Interviews: 'I Move Forward's' Marc KimelmanOctober 19, 2010I Move Forward is an exciting fund raising project on Oct 25th 2010 that unities various members of the Toronto theatre community in the fight against cancer. BWW has learned that Gavin Creel (of Broadway's HAIR) will also be lending his support, and are thrilled to have the opportunity to talk with Marc Kimelman (who created the event) about how people can help.
BWW Exclusive: Getting Your Big Break - talking with Michael LazarovitchOctober 24, 2010For those readers interested in getting into show business, BWW brings you an exclusive interest with a young up and coming actor who recently finally got a few big breaks of his own. Michael Lazarovitch (to be heard on the Studio Broadway Recording of COME SUMMER) opens up about how he got his start, and what keeps him going.
Photo Coverage: First Look at the North American Premiere of PRISCILLA!October 18, 2010Priscilla Queen of the Desert began previews in Toronto on October 12th, 2010 and has its official opening on October 26th. The show is already getting great buzz, and BWW is thrilled to bring you photos of the North American Cast who will be moving to Broadway in March of 2011. Kiss the glitter and get ready for fabulousness!
BWW Interviews: Steven Reineke talks 'Broadway Divas' at the TSOOctober 15, 2010Broadway Divas is the first in this seasons POPS Series with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Featuring two spectacular Broadway leading ladies (from the hit musical WICKED) Julia Murney and Jennifer Laura Thompson are coming to Toronto to perform a medley of showstoppers that will be conducted by Steven Reineke. Mr. Reineke spoke to BWW about what they can expect at this unique and exciting event!
BWW Interviews: Rebecca Caine (Toronto's Original 'Christine' in POTO) Returns to TorontoOctober 11, 2010Perhaps best known to Canadian audiences as the original 'Christine' in the Toronto Production of The Phantom of the Opera, world-class soprano Rebecca Caine returns to Toronto this week for a very special concert at The Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts. 'Raising Caine' plays one night only on October 15th, 2010 and Rebecca took a few minutes to talk with BWW about coming back to Toronto and what to expect at her concert.
Photo Coverage: PRISCILLA Meets the Press!October 13, 2010On Friday October 8th, Mirvish Production invited Toronto media to meet the 'star' of Priscilla Queen of the Desert (which begins performances Oct 12th) - Priscilla herself! At a special event at the Princess of Wales Theatre Tony Sheldon ('Bernadette') introduced Priscilla, provided a tour and chatted with the media. BWW was on hand to bring you photos of the gorgeous star in the flesh!
BWW Interviews: Priscilla's Costume Designer Tim ChappelOctober 5, 2010Priscilla Queen of the Desert begins a 12 week pre-Broadway run Oct 12th in Toronto at the Princess of Wales Theatre. BWW is thrilled to bring you a series of interviews with the cast and crew behind the show. First up is Tim Chappel, the Academy Award Winning Costume Designer.
Photo Coverage: First Look at PRISCILLA Rehearsals in Toronto!September 30, 2010Journey to the Heart of Fabulous with the cast of the North American Premiere of Priscilla Queen of the Desert. Mirvish Productions is bringing the magical show to Toronto for a 12 week pre-Broadway run and BWW was on hand to bring you photographs from the sneak peek performance on September 29th, 2010.
Billy Elliot Toronto offers 100 Free Tickets on Monday MorningSeptember 27, 2010Tickets for the much anticipated Canadian Premiere of Billy Elliot go on sale Monday morning and Mirvish is offering 100 free tickets to the first people in line at 9AM. The lucky 100 will also receive a Billy tutu and have the opportunity to participate in a meet and greet with the just announced stars of the show - the four boys who will be alternating in the title role.
BWW Contest: Win Tickets to Seth Rudetsky in Toronto!September 25, 2010BWW is thrilled to bring its readers a chance to win two tickets to see Seth Rudetsky's 'Deconstructing Broadway' in Toronto this Tuesday, September 28th. Read on to find out more details, and an exclusive interview with Seth where he gives his Top 5 Reasons for coming out to see the show!
Photo Coverage: Cirque du Soleil's Banana Shpeel Slides into Toronto 9/19-10/10September 19, 2010Cirque du Soleil's 'Banana Shpeel' opens on September 19th for a limited engagement at Toronto's Canon Theatre. A new style production for Cirque, 'Banana Shpeel' features a colourful combination of slapstick comedy, eclectic dance and unique acrobatic acts. BWW brings you photos from the lavish production.
BWW Exclusive: Lost Broadway Treasures - COME SUMMER September 19, 2010Los Angeles based Producer Robert McGarity recently started a label designed to record and preserve Broadway 'flops' from the 1950s and 1960s. Toronto based Actor Michael Lazarovitch was cast in the lead role of the label's second effort - the new Studio Broadway Cast Recording of COME SUMMER. Robert and Michael both sat down to talk with BWW about this unique new endeavour.