AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY Opens in TorontoNovember 7, 2009The Tony Award Winning Play August: Osage County opened in Toronto on November 5th, 2009 to rave reviews. Playing for only ten short days, don't miss this opportunity to see one of Broadway's most celebrated plays as it graces the Canadian stage.
Toronto JERSEY BOYS Gets Extended to SpringNovember 3, 2009Toronto's Production of Jersey Boys just announced an extension through to March 21, 2010, the first day of Spring. The story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, this musical has been wowing Toronto audiences for almost a year and a half.
Adventues of a Broadway Baby in Toronto - November 3rd, 2009November 3, 2009Watch this space for the latest updates on the world of Broadway right here in Toronto! The city has a ton to offer, you just have to know where to look. This week involves a trip into the city to spend Halloween at the premiere of The Toxic Avenger...things are bound to get a little wild!
BWW Interview: Boys in the Photograph's Tony LePageOctober 29, 2009This week marks the end of the successful Toronto run of The Boys in the Photograph. The Andrew Lloyd Webber/Ben Elton musical about a group of Irish football players growing up during a tumultous time in their country has been playing at the Royal Alexandra Theatre since September 22nd. We had the chance to sit down and talk with Tony LePage, who plays John Kelly, the male lead.
Adventues of a Broadway Baby in Toronto - October 26th, 2009October 26, 2009Watch this space for the latest updates on the world of Broadway right here in Toronto! The city has a ton to offer, you just have to know where to look. First up is the story of a trip into the city to see Boys in the Photograph, the new Andrew Lloyd Webber musical that played in the UK and Europe under the title The Beautiful Game.
BWW Interview: Sound of Music's Burke MosesOctober 24, 2009BWW was recently on hand to interview the leads in the Toronto Production of the Sound of Music, which recently celebrated its 1 year Anniversary in Toronto. The show just received its final extension, with tickets on sale until January 3rd, 2009. Here, we talk with Burke Moses (who plays Captain Von Trapp) about the challenges associated with being in a long running production and about how he is enjoying being in Toronto.
BWW Interview: BOYS IN THE PHOTOGRAPH's Erica PeckOctober 14, 2009The new Ben Elton/Andrew Lloyd Webber Musical The Boys in the Photograph opened September 22nd at the Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto, and BWW was lucky enough to get an interview with Erica Peck, who plays the female lead in the show.
Dancap and Jersey Boys Toronto Support CIBC Run for the CureOctober 1, 2009This Sunday people all over Canada will be running in various races across the country to raise awareness and money for breast cancer as part of the CIBC Run for the Cure. The Toronto Production of Jersey Boys is pitching in and helping to raise money for this great cause.
AGOKWE Leads, 'JERSEY BOYS' and 'SOUND OF MUSIC' Score at Canada's Dora AwardsJune 29, 2009On 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.
Daniel Robert Sullivan Joins Canadian Cast of Jersey BoysJune 12, 2009Long-time castmember Jeremy Kushnier departs the Toronto Cast of the hit musical Jersey Boys at the end of the week, and Daniel Robert Sullivan is joining this very talented cast in the role of Tommy DeVito, beginning June 16th, 2009.
Coverage of 'Sports Night' with the Canadian Cast of Jersey BoysMay 15, 2009BWW was invited to cover a very special event with the Canadian Cast of 'Jersey Boys'. This unique musical has proven to be a hit with men, and to further capitalize on that appeal, Dancap Productions ran a special 'Sports Night' where various figures in the Toronto sports community were invited to come and see the show and mingle with the cast afterwards. BWW was on hand to get all the details!
Anne of Green Gables Opens in Toronto And Conducts Two Special Literacy EventsMay 8, 2009Anne of Green Gables - The Musical plays its first show in Toronto tonight at 7:30PM. To gear up for its Toronto run, the producers ran two very special literacy events in the Toronto Area. These great events got people familiar with both the classic book and the upcoming musical, and were great family fun!
Exclusive Interview With Toronto's Own Jersey BoysMay 5, 2009The Smash-Hit Jersey Boys is currently playing to Canadian audiences in Toronto, ON as part of Dancap's 2009 Season. This all new Canadian production has an amazing cast, and the four leads sat down to give BWW an exclusive taste of their indvidual experiences on the road to becoming Jersey Boys.
Exclusive Coverage of Anne of Green Gables Open CallApril 25, 2009On Tuesday April 21st Dancap Productions held open auditions for the upcoming Toronto engagement of Anne of Green Gables - The Musical. BWW was in attendance while the company searched for children to join this wonderful production.