Bob White

World Première of SALESMAN IN CHINA At the Stratford Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 2, 2024

It's an exciting time in Stratford as a major artistic endeavour, Salesman in China, prepares to make its world première, with previews beginning on Saturday, August 3.

Pride Takes The Spotlight At The Stratford Festival
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2024

The Stratford Festival celebrates Pride with a series of events and performances highlighting LGBTQ+ stories and artists.

CASEY AND DIANA is Now Available on Stratfest@Home
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2023

Nick Green’s Casey and Diana, which had a triumphant première directed by Andrew Kushnir at the Stratford Festival last May, is now available for home viewing on Stratfest@Home, the Festival’s subscription-based streaming platform.

CASEY AND DIANA to Begin Performances Next Week at the Stratford Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2023

Casey and Diana, a new play by award-winning playwright Nick Green, opens the doors of Toronto AIDS hospice Casey House and shares the remarkable warmth, strength and resilience of the people within, living and dying in the face of unimaginable pain, isolation and stigma.

World Premiere of HAMLET-911 to Begin Previews This Week at the Stratford Festival's Studio Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 27, 2022

Hamlet-911, a brand new play by famed Canadian author Ann-Marie MacDonald, begins previews at the Stratford Festival’s Studio Theatre on Thursday, July 28.

LITTLE WOMEN to be Presented at Stratford Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2022

Jordi Mand’s new adaptation of the classic children’s story Little Women comes to vibrant life in a production directed by Esther Jun at the Stratford Festival’s Avon Theatre beginning on June 11.

Keith Barker Named Head Of New Play Development At Stratford Festival
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2022

Keith Barker will be joining the Stratford Festival as the Director of the Foerster Bernstein New Play Development Program, as Bob White steps back from the position later this month.

Nina Lee Aquino Will Complete Tenure as Artistic Director at Factory Theatre at the End of the 21/22 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2021

The Factory Theatre Board of Directors has announced that Nina Lee Aquino will end her tenure as the Factory's Artistic Director. Nina has been a guiding force for the company for a decade during which she has mentored emerging talent, created a platform for diverse voices to be heard and a stage for the best in Canadian theatre.

New Appointments In Stratford Festival's Directors' Office
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2021

Artistic Director Antoni Cimolino has announced some changes in the Stratford Festival's Directors' Office, which will open the Festival to a broader range of artistic voices and influences as it prepares to mark its 70th season in 2022.

Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra Announces New Members To Board Of Directors
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2020

The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra announces 8 new members to the Board of Directors. Members were all evaluated by the Board's Membership & Governance Committee and voted on at recent meetings of the full Board of Directors.

BWW Feature: A Mash Note to MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM AND MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at Richmond Shakespeare
by Susan Haubenstock - May 27, 2020

Memories from some Richmond Shakespeare shows of yore that remain clear in my heart but maybe not so much in my head.

Stratford Plays Come to the Stage In Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Vancouver
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2020

The Stratford Festival is seeing number of recent productions moving on to theatres across the country, where they are being received with great enthusiasm.

12th Annual Playwrights Retreat Now Underway: Dedicated To Robert Blacker
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2019

Eight distinguished Canadian theatre artists have arrived in Stratford for the Festival's 12th annual Playwrights Retreat. Artistic Director Antoni Cimolino and Bob White, the Director of the Foerster Bernstein New Play Development Program, are delighted to welcome: Katherine Cullen, Sina Gilani, Falen Johnson, Sarena Parmar, Christine Quintana, Phoebe Tsang, Norman Yeung and Marcus Youssef.

BIRDS OF A KIND Enters Previews Ahead Of August Premiere
by Julie Musbach - Jul 31, 2019

Birds of a Kind, Wajdi Mouawad's award-winning play about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, is now in previews before its official English-language première on Wednesday, August 14, at the Festival's Studio Theatre. This gripping production is directed by Artistic Director Antoni Cimolino who brought the book that inspired the play to Mouawad.

Michael Healey's New Adaptation Of THE FRONT PAGE Begins Previews
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 30, 2019

The Front Page, one of the great satires about the world of journalism, hits the stage in Stratford today, under the direction of Festival veteran Graham Abbey. Written by former Chicago reporters Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur, and newly adapted by Canadian playwright Michael Healey, this comedy-drama is now in previews at the Festival Theatre and will officially open on Thursday, August 15.

FACTORY Announces 2019-2020 50th Anniversary Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 19, 2019

Artistic Director Nina Lee Aquino and Managing Director Jonathan Heppner proudly present Factory's 2019-2020 50th Anniversary Season, 50 Seasons and Still Fiercely Canadian!

Stratford Festival Presents MOTHER'S DAUGHTER Now On Stage
by Sarah Hookey - May 21, 2019

Mother's Daughter, the highly anticipated final instalment of Kate Hennig's Queenmaker Trilogy, is now on stage at the Studio Theatre. The production officially opens on Friday, June 14.

Artists Still Hard At Work In Laboratory After Stratford Festival Closest Longest Season On Record
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 6, 2018

The 2018 season ended on Sunday but work continues at the Stratford Festival with a number of exciting projects in the Laboratory, the Festival's research and development arm.

PARADISE LOST Is Now On Stage At Stratford Festival
by Stephi Wild - Aug 1, 2018

Previews begin today for the world premiere of Erin Shields's exciting new interpretation of John Milton's Paradise Lost. Directed by Jackie Maxwell, the production opens on August 17, and with three performances added to meet audience demand, it now runs until October 21 at the Studio Theatre.

Bob White Honoured For Lifetime Achievement In Dramaturgy
by Stephi Wild - Jun 27, 2018

The Stratford Festival extends congratulations to Bob White, Director of New Plays, who has been honoured for his body of work by LMDA (Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of the Americas).