Bad Hats/Soulpepper's ALICE IN WONDERLAND Leads Dora Award Nominations
At a press conference held at Meridian Hall, the Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) announced 228 nominations for the 43rd Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards, which recognize excellence in professional theatre, dance and opera in Toronto for the 2022-2023 season. Also announced at the press conference was the recipient of the Province of Ontario’s Pauline McGibbon Award.
BWW Review: DIXON ROAD at Canadian Stage's High Park Amphitheatre
Dixon Road, a new musical by Fatuma Adar produced by The Musical Stage Company and Obsidian Theatre in association with Canadian Stage, would not let the burst of rain drenching the High Park stage drown its opening night exuberance. DIXON ROAD ably balances despair and delight to create a show that’s a must-see.
Grand Theatre to Present HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
As the familiar adage goes, “there’s no place like home for the holidays.” And this holiday season, this joyous saying rings especially true as London’s Grand Theatre debuts its original holiday spectacular, Home for the Holidays.
Richmond Symphony Presents 'Earth, Wind & Fire and the King of Pop' Today
Hear all of your favorite pop hits including 'Boogie Wonderland,' 'Shining Star,' 'Billie Jean,' 'Beat It' and more during an unforgettable night that will make everyone want to get up and dance! Join the Richmond Symphony and Jeans 'n Classics for the music of Earth, Wind & Fire and The King of Pop Michael Jackson today Saturday, February 27 at 8pm at the Carpenter Theatre Dominion Arts Center. The concert features Jeans 'n Classics artist, Gavin Hope (lead vocals) and will be led by Associate Conductor, Chia-Hsuan Lin. Hope is a natural born performer who will light up the stage with his dance floor skills and phenomenal voice.
Richmond Symphony to Present 'Earth, Wind & Fire and the King of Pop', 2/27
February 8, 2016 – Richmond, Virginia Hear all of your favorite pop hits including “Boogie Wonderland,” “Shining Star,” “Billie Jean,” “Beat It” and more during an unforgettable night that will make everyone want to get up and dance! Join the Richmond Symphony and Jeans 'n Classics for the music of Earth, Wind & Fire and The King of Pop Michael Jackson on Saturday, February 27 at 8pm at the Carpenter Theatre Dominion Arts Center. The concert features Jeans 'n Classics artist, Gavin Hope (lead vocals) and will be led by Associate Conductor, Chia-Hsuan Lin. Hope is a natural born performer who will light up the stage with his dance floor skills and phenomenal voice.
Photo Coverage: Canadian Cast of RENT Reunites for 15th Anniversary in Support of Fife House
On Monday Oct 29th members of the original Canadian cast of RENT gathered together with graduates from Sheridan College to perform a special benefit concern in support of Fife House. Produced by Michael Rubinoff, the event celebrated the 15th Anniversary of the Canadian production of the Tony Award Winning musical, and was a fantastic evening filled with songs and lots of love. On hand to celebrate were Chad Richardson, Cary Shields, Dominique Roy, Karen LeBlanc, Jenifer Aubry, Gavin Hope and Thom Allison. BWW is thrilled to bring its readers photos from the evening.
BWW Special: Over the Rainbow's Thom Allison on RENT's 15th Anniversary
The 15th Anniversary of the Canadian cast of RENT is upon us, and alums from the original production are getting together with Sheridan College students for a very special concert to raise money for Fife House and honour the spirit of the show. Thom Allison, currently a judge on CBC's Over the Rainbow, has recently been added to the growing list of alum coming back for this one special night. He spoke to BWW about the message of RENT and how it's changed for him over the years, as well as how it applies to the young girls vying for the role of Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz.
BWW Special: Jenifer Aubry Talks RENT's 15th Canadian Anniversary
On October 29th members of the original Canadian Cast of RENT will join together with Sheridan College students to perform a special 15th Anniversary tribute to Jonathan Larson's musical and raise money for Fife House. BWW is speaking with the alum about what RENT has meant to them and about the special evening. Today we're speaking with Jenifer Aubry, currently on stage in Toronto with Cirque du Soleil, about her time in RENT and what it meant to her.
Dominique Roy chats RENT's 15th Canadian Anniversary
On October 29th members of the original Canadian Cast of RENT will join together with Sheridan College students to perform a special 15th Anniversary tribute to Jonathan Larson's musical and raise money for Fife House. BWW is speaking with the alum about what RENT has meant to them and about the special evening. Today we're speaking with Dominique Roy, a swing in the original Canadian production and one of the Mimi's on Broadway. Dominique talks to us about the message of love that RENT taught her, and how she holds it true to her today.
BWW Special: RENT Alums Mark 15th Anniversary of the Original Canadian Production
On October 29th members of the original Canadian Cast of RENT will join together with Sheridan College students to perform a special 15th Anniversary tribute to Jonathan Larson's musical and raise money for Fife House. BWW is speaking with the alum about what RENT has meant to them and about the special evening. First up is Chad Richardson, who played Mark with the Canadian company and on Broadway. Chad talks about the meaning of the show and how he has applied it to day to day life, about his RENT baby with Cristina Fadale and his hope for future generations of RENT stars.
NYMF Presents LIVING WITH HENRY, Now thru 7/29
After several well-received Canadian productions, The New York Musical Theatre Festival will offer Christopher Wilson's LIVING WITH HENRY its US Premiere. Directed by Donna Marie Baratta, Henry will play from tonight July 23-July 29 at the The PTC Performance Space.
NYMF presents LIVING WITH HENRY, 7/23-29
After several well-received Canadian productions, The New York Musical Theatre Festival will offer Christopher Wilson's LIVING WITH HENRY its US Premiere. Directed by Donna Marie Baratta, Henry will play from July 23- 29 at the The PTC Performance Space: 555 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at nymf.org or by calling (212) 352-3101.
STAGE TUBE: Promo for NYMF's LIVING WITH HENRY, Opening 7/23
The New York Musical Theatre Festival and Beyond Boundaries present Christopher Wilson's LIVING WITH HENRY, musically directed by James Higgins, and directed/choreographed by Donna Marie Barratta. As an official selection of the 2012 Next Link Project, LIVING WITH HENRY will play a limited engagement at the Off-Broadway Theatre-the PTC Performance Space. Performances begin Monday, July 23rd at 8:00 pm and continue through Sunday, July 29th, 2012, at 5:00 pm. Check out the promo video for the musical below!
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of LIVING WITH HENRY at NYMF, 7/23-29
THE NEW YORK MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL (NYMF) and BEYOND BOUNDARIES present Christopher Wilson's LIVING WITH HENRY, musically directed by James Higgins, and directed/choreographed by Donna Marie Barratta. As an official selection of the 2012 Next Link Project, LIVING WITH HENRY will play a limited engagement at the Off-Broadway Theatre - the PTC Performance Space (555 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036). Performances begin Monday, July 23rd, 2012 at 8:00 pm and continue through Sunday, July 29th, 2012 at 5:00 pm. Press are invited Tuesday, July 24th, 2012 at 1:00 pm and any subsequent performance. Get a first look at the cast in the photos below!