40th Annual Dora Awards Nominations Announced: Soulpepper Takes Home 25 Nominations, DEAR EVAN HANSEN Taps 9 Noms
by Alan Henry - May 28, 2019
At a press conference held May 28 in the Davies Takacs Lobby of the Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre, the Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) announced 282 nominations for the 40th Anniversary Dora Mavor Moore Awards, which recognize excellence in professional theatre, dance and opera in Toronto. On Tuesday, June 25 at the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts, 49 Dora Mavor Moore Awards, the Silver Ticket Award and the Jon Kaplan Audience Choice Award will be presented.
BWW Review: DR. SILVER Masterfully Conducts a New Type of Theatrical Experience
by Isabella Perrone - Sep 22, 2018
DR. SILVER: A CELEBRATION OF LIFE is setting a new standard for Canadian musical theatre. From the moment you arrive at the venue, you're faced with a mass of Dr. Silver's followers - they're friendly, but it's unsettling to watch the room slowly fill with mini cups of blue water.
Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child Joins GREASE in Toronto
by Julie Musbach - Jun 8, 2018
In a tradition that started in 1978 with Frankie Avalon, Grease: The Musical announces its fifth special cameo appearance by Grammy-Award singer/songwriter Michelle Williams who will join the other celebrity teen idols: Mark Ballas, George Canyon, Logan Henderson and Drake Bell -- in the iconic role of 'Teen Angel'.
GREASE Led By Pretty Little Liars' Janel Parrish To Play Toronto This November
by Alan Henry - Aug 15, 2017
Irregular Entertainment producers David Galpern and Charles Roy, announced today that they are producing a new production of Grease: The Musical starring Janel Parrish (Pretty Little Liars) as Sandy, Katie Findlay (How to Get Away with Murder) as Rizzo, and introducing Dylan S. Wallach (Summer Blink, (Blank) My Life) as Danny, directed by Josh Prince (Beautiful, The Carole King Musical; Shrek, The Musical), this fall at The Elgin & Winter Garden Theatre Centre, 189 Yonge Street, Toronto. Previews begin November 1, 2017, with Opening Night on Thursday, November 9, 2017. Tickets go on sale September 5, 2017.
BWW Review: WHITE CHRISTMAS
by Mary Alderson - Nov 25, 2013
White Christmas is one of those "feel good" shows. There's a guaranteed happy ending, great songs, fantastic dance, and everyone leaves the theatre humming and smiling. What a great gift at Christmas time, on stage at St. Jacobs Country Playhouse!
Disney's MARY POPPINS Continues at Huron Country Playhouse Through 8/31
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 9, 2013
The world's most magical musical has landed in Grand Bend to create a breathtaking adventure for patrons of the historic Huron Country Playhouse. The Drayton Entertainment production of Disney's and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins delights audiences now through August 31st.
Photo Flash: First Look at BIG BAND LEGENDS 2013 at King's Wharf Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jun 29, 2013
Start spreading the news! Big Band Legends, a dazzling production that honors the great crooners and songbirds from Bing Crosby to Michael Buble, is entertaining theatregoers of all ages at the King's Wharf Theatre in Penetanguishene through July 13th. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast in action!
MARY POPPINS Launches New Dunfield Theatre Cambridge, Now thru 4/28
by BWW News Desk - Mar 9, 2013
The world's most magical musical has landed in Cambridge to launch Canada's newest performing arts centre. The Drayton Entertainment production of Disney's and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins delights audiences now through April 28th at the new Dunfield Theatre Cambridge.
Huron County Playhouse Presents BIG BAND LEGENDS Thru 7/14
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 28, 2012
Start spreading the news! Big Band Legends, a dazzling new production that honors the great crooners and songbirds from Bing Crosby to Michael Bublé, is entertaining theatregoers of all ages at the Huron Country Playhouse through July 14th.
Huron Country Playhouse Presents BIG BAND LEGENDS, Now thru 7/14
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2012
This summer, audiences are invited to visit the Huron Country Playhouse to jump and jive withan original production that swings, scats, stomps, and soars through the most memorable tunes of the greatest crooners and songbirds. The Canadian premiere of Big Band Legends runs for three weeks beginning tonight, June 27th through July 14th.
Huron Country Playhouse Presents BIG BAND LEGENDS, 6/27-7/14
by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2012
This summer, audiences are invited to visit the Huron Country Playhouse to jump and jive withan original production that swings, scats, stomps, and soars through the most memorable tunes of the greatest crooners and songbirds. The Canadian premiere of Big Band Legends runs for three weeks beginning June 27th through July 14th.