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Grand Theatre Announces Principal Casting for the Season

Artistic Director Dennis Garnhum has announced principal casting for the 2019/20 season including Deborah Hay and Mark Uhre in Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's MARY POPPINS, Gavin Crawford, who takes on all 40 roles in the hilarious FULLY COMMITTED, Rebecca Northan in EVERY BRILLIANT THING and THIS LONDON LIFE, and Alexis Gordon starring as Ma in the North American premiere in ROOM, based on the award-winning novel by Emma Donoghue.
40th Annual Dora Awards Nominations Announced: Soulpepper Takes Home 25 Nominations, DEAR EVAN HANSEN Taps 9 Noms

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.
Grand Theatre Announces 2019/20 Season; Stage Adaptation of ROOM, TITANIC, and More

The Grand Theatre, a leading cultural hub in London, Ontario, announces its 2019-20 season. Featuring 11 productions across two stages, including two world premieres, a North American premiere, and new works by exciting Canadian visionaries, the Grand's incredible 2019-20 lineup continues to bring the world to London, and London to the world.
WGN America to Premiere PURE

WGN America's much-anticipated crime drama, “Pure,” to premiere Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at 10/9c. 
BWW Review: THE RUNNER is a Haunting Look Into Human Goodness

Written by Christopher Morris following years of research in Israel, directed by Daniel Brooks, and produced by Human Cargo with the support of Theatre Passe Muraille, THE RUNNER is an intimate look into the life of Jakob (Gord Rand), a member of the Jewish crisis-response team ZAKA.
BWW Interview: Christopher Morris Delves into the Research and Writing Behind THE RUNNER

After numerous trips to Israel and nearly a decade of writing and refining, Human Cargo's artistic director and playwright Christopher Morris's newest show, THE RUNNER, is ready for audiences at Theatre Passe Murailles. Morris took time to delve into the process behind the show's research and inspiration, giving us a look into how the one-man show was created - and how the idea came to him over 20 years ago.
Photo Flash: First Look at Tarragon Theatre's THE TROUBLE WITH MR. ADAMS

Tarragon Theatre presents the world premiere of THE TROUBLE WITH MR. ADAMS by acclaimed actor and playwright Gord Rand. Directed by Lisa Peterson (Shaw Festival's The Philanderer with Rand in the title role), this revealing comic tragedy is currently in previews and opens tomorrow, October 28, running through November 29 in Tarragon's Extraspace. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Tarragon Sets THE TROUBLE WITH MR. ADAMS Cast

Rehearsals are underway for Tarragon Theatre's world premiere of The Trouble with Mr. Adams by acclaimed actor and playwrightGord Rand. Directed by Lisa Peterson (Shaw Festival's The Philanderer with Rand in the title role), this revealing comic tragedy previews from October 20, opens October 28 and runs to November 29 in Tarragon's Extraspace.
BWW Review: Stratford's OEDIPUS REX is Phenomenal

This season, audiences are being thrilled by a phenomenal production of OEDIPUS REX at the Stratford Festival's Tom Patterson Theatre to thunderous applause. Superb performances by all bolstered this production of the famous play by Sophocles to the top of my 'Must See' list for this season.
Tarragon Sets 45th Anniversary Season: THE TROUBLE WITH MR. ADAMS, AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE & More

Artistic Director Richard Rose and Managing Director Susan Moffat proudly rolled out Tarragon Theatre's 45th Anniversary Season today, filled with bold theatrical adventures and reaffirming Tarragon's reputation as a home for Canadian theatre.
Gord Rand, Sarah Sherman & More to Star in Tarragon's ABYSS

Tarragon Theatre presents the English-language premiere of Abyss, written and translated by Tarragon's first-ever International playwright-in-residence Maria Milisavljevic and directed by Artistic Director Richard Rose. This poetic thriller about a missing woman premiered (as Brandung) at the Deutsches Theater Berlin, winning the prestigious 2013 Kleist Promotional Award for Young Dramatists. Abyss opens February 11 and runs to March 15, 2015 (previewing from February 3) in Tarragon's Extraspace, and marks the Canadian debut of German playwright Milisavljevic.
Krystin Pellerin, Christopher Morris & Bahia Watson Join Stratford Festival Lineup; Performances Added

Swift advance sales have prompted the Stratford Festival to extend the runs of four productions, just as the box office has opened to the public. Performances of Carousel, The Alchemist, The Physicists and The Last Wife have been added to the schedule.
Dora Award Nominations Announced, Ceremony Held 6/28

At a press conference held today at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, the Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) announced 174 nominations for 225 eligible productions that opened between June 1, 2009 and May 31, 2010 for the 31st annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards which honour excellence in the performing arts in Toronto.
TOXIC AVENGER, THE MILL, HAMLET et al. Nominated For Dora Mavor Awards

The Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) announced 174 nominations for 225 eligible productions that opened between June 1, 2009 and May 31, 2010 for the 31st annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards which honour excellence in the performing arts in Toronto.
Dora Award Nominations Announced, Ceremony Held 6/28

At a press conference held today at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, the Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) announced 174 nominations for 225 eligible productions that opened between June 1, 2009 and May 31, 2010 for the 31st annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards which honour excellence in the performing arts in Toronto.
TOXIC AVENGER, THE MILL, HAMLET et al. Nominated For Dora Mavor Awards

The Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) announced 174 nominations for 225 eligible productions that opened between June 1, 2009 and May 31, 2010 for the 31st annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards which honour excellence in the performing arts in Toronto.
HAMLET Begins Previews at Harbourfront's World Stage Tonight, 11/17; Regular Performances 11/19-11/29

The World Premiere of Necessary Angel's Hamlet begins preview performances tonight, with its official opening happening this Thursday, November 19th. A re-imaginging of the classic Bard tale, this show was extremely popular in its early workshop productions and is looking to follow up the critically acclaimed Walworth Farce with another success!
Photo Coverage: Necessary Angel's 'HAMLET' Opening Night

Necessary Angel's Hamlet opened November 19th at The Harbourfront Centre's Enwave Theatre, and BWW was on hand to catch all the fun at the after-party!
BWW Review: Necessary Angel's Hamlet

Described as a 'radical re-visioning of one of the world's greatest plays', Necessary Angel's Hamlet had its opening on November 19th at The Harbourfront Centre's Enwave Theatre. Dark, visceral, sexual and violent, this is truly a unique departure from the classic Bard tale.
HAMLET Begins Previews at Harbourfront's World Stage Tonight, 11/17; Regular Performances 11/19-11/29

The World Premiere of Necessary Angel's Hamlet begins preview performances tonight, with its official opening happening this Thursday, November 19th. A re-imaginging of the classic Bard tale, this show was extremely popular in its early workshop productions and is looking to follow up the critically acclaimed Walworth Farce with another success!

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