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Latest News on Neema Bickersteth:
THE WOLF IN THE VOICE Debuts at Tarragon (Jan 16, 2025)
THE RITUAL OF BREATH IS THE RITE TO RESIST At Lincoln Center's 2024 Summer For The City Festival (Jul 11, 2024)
SIZWE BANZI IS DEAD & More Nominated for 44th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards (May 28, 2024)
THE WOLF IN THE VOICE Debuts at Tarragon (Jan 16, 2025)
THE RITUAL OF BREATH IS THE RITE TO RESIST At Lincoln Center's 2024 Summer For The City Festival (Jul 11, 2024)
SIZWE BANZI IS DEAD & More Nominated for 44th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards (May 28, 2024)
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THE WOLF IN THE VOICE Debuts at Tarragon
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2025
The Wolf in the Voice, A World Premiere Tarragon Theatre production in association with Nightswimming, opens next month. The piece co-created and co-directed by Martin Julien and Brian Quirt runs in the Extraspace.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2025
The Wolf in the Voice, A World Premiere Tarragon Theatre production in association with Nightswimming, opens next month. The piece co-created and co-directed by Martin Julien and Brian Quirt runs in the Extraspace.
THE RITUAL OF BREATH IS THE RITE TO RESIST At Lincoln Center's 2024 Summer For The City Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 11, 2024
The Hop-produced contemporary opera centers Black healing and community in New York on the 10th anniversary of Eric Garner’s killing.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 11, 2024
The Hop-produced contemporary opera centers Black healing and community in New York on the 10th anniversary of Eric Garner’s killing.
SIZWE BANZI IS DEAD & More Nominated for 44th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2024
The Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts revealed the 228 nominations for the 44th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards. See the full list!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2024
The Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts revealed the 228 nominations for the 44th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards. See the full list!
Tarragon Theatre Reveals 2024/25 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2024
Artistic Director Mike Payette and Managing Director Andrea Vagianos have announced Tarragon Theatre's 2024/25 season. Learn more about the lineup here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2024
Artistic Director Mike Payette and Managing Director Andrea Vagianos have announced Tarragon Theatre's 2024/25 season. Learn more about the lineup here!
APORTIA CHRYPTCH: A Black Opera for Portia White to be Presented at Canadian Opera Company Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2024
The world premiere of Aportia Chryptych: A Black Opera for Portia White will be presented at the Canadian Opera Company Theatre in June. Learn more about the performances and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2024
The world premiere of Aportia Chryptych: A Black Opera for Portia White will be presented at the Canadian Opera Company Theatre in June. Learn more about the performances and see how to purchase tickets.
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Toronto Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023
It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023
It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Toronto Awards; RENT, 'DA KINK IN MY HAIR, & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 18, 2023
There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 18, 2023
There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards December 5th Standings
by BWW Awards - Dec 5, 2023
It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 5, 2023
It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards; Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Nov 27, 2023
Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Nov 27, 2023
Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards; Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Nov 20, 2023
The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Nov 20, 2023
The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Exclusive: An Interview with Director and Librettist HAUI about the World Premiere of APORTIA CHRYPTYCH at the Canadian Opera Company
by Lauren Gienow - Aug 28, 2023
Later in the 23/24 season, audiences of the Canadian Opera Company will have the opportunity to experience both Opera, and a Canadian story like they have never experienced it before. HAUI and Sean Mayes' APORTIA CHRYPTYCH: A BLACK OPERA FOR PORTIA WHITE will have its world premiere next June. Tickets are now on sale.
by Lauren Gienow - Aug 28, 2023
Later in the 23/24 season, audiences of the Canadian Opera Company will have the opportunity to experience both Opera, and a Canadian story like they have never experienced it before. HAUI and Sean Mayes' APORTIA CHRYPTYCH: A BLACK OPERA FOR PORTIA WHITE will have its world premiere next June. Tickets are now on sale.
MEDEA, a World Premiere & More to Headline Canadian Opera Company's 2023/2024 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2023
The Canadian Opera Company announced its 2023/2024 season today featuring a slate of exciting new productions and rare musical gems.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2023
The Canadian Opera Company announced its 2023/2024 season today featuring a slate of exciting new productions and rare musical gems.
The Hopkins Center for the Arts to Premiere Contemporary Opera that Grapples with Police Violence and Social Injustice
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 17, 2022
This September, the Hopkins Center for the Arts (the Hop) at Dartmouth will premiereThe Ritual of Breath Is the Rite to Resist, a chamber opera that responds to the murder of Eric Garner and the ongoing loss of Black life at the hands of police.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 17, 2022
This September, the Hopkins Center for the Arts (the Hop) at Dartmouth will premiereThe Ritual of Breath Is the Rite to Resist, a chamber opera that responds to the murder of Eric Garner and the ongoing loss of Black life at the hands of police.
Downstage to Present SHE SPREADS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2022
Downstage will present She Spreads in collaboration with Dead Roads Collective. The funny, surprising and poetic story of three women will premiere online from February 23 - February 27th, with a one night only screening at the Globe Cinema in Calgary at 7pm on Saturday, February 26th.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2022
Downstage will present She Spreads in collaboration with Dead Roads Collective. The funny, surprising and poetic story of three women will premiere online from February 23 - February 27th, with a one night only screening at the Globe Cinema in Calgary at 7pm on Saturday, February 26th.
Downstage Announces 2021/2022 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 14, 2021
Downstage has announced their 2021/2022 season that launches this October, beginning with an online re-release of Deer Woman, followed by a re-imagined Men Express Their Feelings, before additional and exciting collaborations come together later in the season.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 14, 2021
Downstage has announced their 2021/2022 season that launches this October, beginning with an online re-release of Deer Woman, followed by a re-imagined Men Express Their Feelings, before additional and exciting collaborations come together later in the season.
Stratford Festival's 2021 Productions to Roll out Digitally
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 1, 2021
Productions from the Stratford Festival’s 2021 season begin streaming this Thursday, September 2, with a ticketed viewing party of selections from Why We Tell the Story: A Celebration of Black Musical Theatre on Stratfest@Home, the Festival’s streaming platform. It will feature a live chat for all those virtually attending at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 1, 2021
Productions from the Stratford Festival’s 2021 season begin streaming this Thursday, September 2, with a ticketed viewing party of selections from Why We Tell the Story: A Celebration of Black Musical Theatre on Stratfest@Home, the Festival’s streaming platform. It will feature a live chat for all those virtually attending at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday.
BWW Review: The Stratford Festival Explores WHY WE TELL THE STORY on its Instantly Classic Opening Night
by Lauren Gienow - Jul 14, 2021
This exquisite cabaret delves deep into the catalogue of African American Musical Theatre and not only poses the titular question of WHY WE TELL THE STORY but also leaves audiences wondering why theatres haven’t been telling these stories nearly enough.
by Lauren Gienow - Jul 14, 2021
This exquisite cabaret delves deep into the catalogue of African American Musical Theatre and not only poses the titular question of WHY WE TELL THE STORY but also leaves audiences wondering why theatres haven’t been telling these stories nearly enough.
Photos: Stratford Festival 2021 Presents WHY WE TELL THE STORY & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 13, 2021
This update of the sold-out 2019 Meighen Forum concert, takes you on a journey with the voices of legendary Black poets and the music of the African-American musical theatre canon, including hits from Aida, Ain't Misbehavin', Caroline, or Change, The Color Purple, Hamilton, The Lion King, Once On This Island, Showboat and many more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 13, 2021
This update of the sold-out 2019 Meighen Forum concert, takes you on a journey with the voices of legendary Black poets and the music of the African-American musical theatre canon, including hits from Aida, Ain't Misbehavin', Caroline, or Change, The Color Purple, Hamilton, The Lion King, Once On This Island, Showboat and many more.
Stratford Festival Begins 68th Summer Season on July 13
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 8, 2021
The Stratford Festival will mark the start of the 2021 season on July 13, the 68th anniversary of the very first performance held under a tent back in 1953, and the official opening of the year's first show, Why We Tell the Story: A Celebration of Black Musical Theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 8, 2021
The Stratford Festival will mark the start of the 2021 season on July 13, the 68th anniversary of the very first performance held under a tent back in 1953, and the official opening of the year's first show, Why We Tell the Story: A Celebration of Black Musical Theatre.
Stratford Festival to Begin Performances in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 28, 2021
The Ontario government has issued its guidance for attendance at outdoor performing arts events, paving the way for the opening of the Stratford Festival’s 2021 season. According to these guidelines, the Stratford Festival will be able to accommodate 100 people (or 25% capacity) in each of its new outdoor canopies.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 28, 2021
The Ontario government has issued its guidance for attendance at outdoor performing arts events, paving the way for the opening of the Stratford Festival’s 2021 season. According to these guidelines, the Stratford Festival will be able to accommodate 100 people (or 25% capacity) in each of its new outdoor canopies.
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