Sarah Dussome is a freelance writer and contributing editor for BroadwayWorld.com. A lifelong theatre fan, she loves being whisked away by sweeping music and caught up in the journeys of larger than life characters. She lives in Edmonton, Canada, where she writes, sings, and keeps an eye out for the latest in live theatre
BWW Review: COME FROM AWAY Captivates Edmonton
March 14, 2019
March 14, 2019
On September 11, 2001, approximately 7,000 airline passengers were stranded in the sleepy Maritime town of Gander, Newfoundland. In a tremendous display of warmth and compassion, the townspeople opened their homes to the frightened newcomers, welcoming them like cherished friends. Their story is beautifully told in Come From Away, a beloved Broadway musical.
BWW Review: CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: CRYSTAL Dazzles Edmonton
February 14, 2019
February 14, 2019
Breathtaking acts, whimsical comedy, and eye-popping special effects combine in CRYSTAL, Cirque du Soleil's enchanting ice-themed spectacle.
BWW Review: THE ILLUSIONISTS Mystifies Edmonton
January 2, 2019
January 2, 2019
Mind reading, card tricks, and death-defying stunts take centre stage in this glitzy magical extravaganza.
BWW Review: MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY Sweeps Edmonton off its Feet
November 29, 2018
November 29, 2018
Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley invites audiences to experience the holidays through the eyes of the ever-scholastic Mary.
BWW Review: THE BOOK OF MORMON Says 'Hello' to the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
September 21, 2018
September 21, 2018
An exuberant blend of toe-tapping hits and raunchy comedy, The Book of Mormon knocked on the door of Broadway's Eugene O'Neill Theatre in 2011, later receiving 9 Tony Awards including the coveted title of Best Musical. Written by South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone along with Avenue Q co-writer Robert Lopez, this flamboyant mega-hit pokes fun at Mormonism and musicals in general, daring audiences not to be swept away by a riptide of crude humour and blatant social commentary.
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