Paula Wolfson
Latest News on Paula Wolfson:
Stages Theatre Festival Comes to Scotiabank Stage (May 28, 2019)
The 30th Toronto Fringe Festival Launches Itself Into The Next 30 Years With Record-Breaking Sales (Jul 16, 2018)
Toronto Fringe Festival Celebrates 30 Years This Summer (Jun 6, 2018)
Stages Theatre Festival Comes to Scotiabank Stage (May 28, 2019)
The 30th Toronto Fringe Festival Launches Itself Into The Next 30 Years With Record-Breaking Sales (Jul 16, 2018)
Toronto Fringe Festival Celebrates 30 Years This Summer (Jun 6, 2018)
BIO
WOLFSON, Paula; actor/singer/musician;
PROFESSIONAL ACTOR 1980?PRESENT;
Proprietor,
'Dusty Dora Productions 2002?PRESENT; credits incl "Godspell", Bayview Playhouse, Toronto 1980; "Fire!", Theatre Passe Muraille, Canadian Stage 1987 ; "Les Miserables", Royal Alexandra Theatre & first Cdn. nat. tour 1990; "The Club", Arts Theatre Club, Vancouver 1992; "When We Were Singing", Touchstone Theatre, Vancouver 1994; "Beauty and the Beast", Princess of Wales Theatre, Toronto 1996?97 & second U.S. nat. tour 1998?99; "The House of Martin Guerre", Canadian Stage 1998; "Shakin' the Foundations", Buddies in Bad Times Theatre 1999; "When We Were Singing", Nat. Arts Centre 2002; Nurse in "Romeo & Juliet" Theatre By the Bay 2003; "Irving Berlin's White Christmas" Sony Centre 2007; "Fire! CanStage 2008; "A New Brain" Acting UpStage 2009; "Extraordinary" Smile Theatre 2009; "The Light Gets In "2010; "The Giant's Garden" 2011;
Recipient, Dora Mavor Moore Award, Outstanding Principal Performer in "Shakin' the Foundations" 2000; co-recipient, Jessie Richardson Award, Outstanding Ensemble When We Were Singing 1992; Member of Cdn. Actor's Equity; Am. Actor's Equity; ACTRA; Union of B.C. Performers;
Creator/performer of cabarets "Between Engagements"; "When It All Comes True"; :And Then He Kissed Me"
Artist Educator, Royal Conservatory of Music 2009 - Present.
Website: www.paulawolfson.com
Agent R Friedman A.M.I., 464 King St. E., Toronto, Ont. M5A 1L7, 416-363-7450.
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2013 Update:
THE MUSICAL OF MUSICALS: THE MUSICAL
TORONTO FRINGE FESTIVAL 2013
"Paula Wolfson belts the f— out of everything and shakes the house down at every turn." more at: http://www.mooneyontheatre.com/2013/07/04/the-musical-of-musicals-the-musical-vintage-productions-2013-toronto-fringe-review/#more-13025
The sassy, brassy Wolfson has awesome pipes, and is as good an actor (and comic) as she is a singer. Lately she’s been doing a lot of cabaret, so it’ll be great to see her exercising her musical theatre muscles along with vets Mark Cassius, Adrian Marchuk and recent Sheridan grad Dana Jean Phoenix. More at: http://www.nowtoronto.com/stage/story.cfm?content=193370
Glenn Sumi (@glennsumi)
Didn't want to single her out in capsule review, but Wolfson BLEW THE ROOF OFF.
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News
Stages Theatre Festival Comes to Scotiabank Stage
The 26th annual Stages Theatre Festival will introduce Halifax audiences to many new and exciting scripts by playwrights from Atlantic Canada and beyond. Beginning May 28 from the comfort of the Scotiabank Stage, audiences will be offered the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of programming which will include new plays by local writers, musicals in various stages of development, and touring productions from outside the province. This year, STAGES will also offer Professional Development classes to local artists, as well as, two community events; "Singing with Parkinson's" and "Crossroads," a workshop for newly arrived immigrants to Halifax.
The 26th annual Stages Theatre Festival will introduce Halifax audiences to many new and exciting scripts by playwrights from Atlantic Canada and beyond. Beginning May 28 from the comfort of the Scotiabank Stage, audiences will be offered the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of programming which will include new plays by local writers, musicals in various stages of development, and touring productions from outside the province. This year, STAGES will also offer Professional Development classes to local artists, as well as, two community events; "Singing with Parkinson's" and "Crossroads," a workshop for newly arrived immigrants to Halifax.
The 30th Toronto Fringe Festival Launches Itself Into The Next 30 Years With Record-Breaking Sales
The 2018 Toronto Fringe Festival boasts the highest ever ticket revenue, smashing the new records set during the 2017 festival. 66,301 tickets were issued to theatre-loving patrons over the 12-day festival. As Fringe returns 100% of net box office revenue, this means that $531,293.50 is going straight into the pockets of the artists. Ticket prices were raised this year from $10 + services fees to $11 + service fees, which contributed to the increase in revenue.
The 2018 Toronto Fringe Festival boasts the highest ever ticket revenue, smashing the new records set during the 2017 festival. 66,301 tickets were issued to theatre-loving patrons over the 12-day festival. As Fringe returns 100% of net box office revenue, this means that $531,293.50 is going straight into the pockets of the artists. Ticket prices were raised this year from $10 + services fees to $11 + service fees, which contributed to the increase in revenue.
Toronto Fringe Festival Celebrates 30 Years This Summer
One of the most important theatre festivals in the country, the TORONTO FRINGE FESTIVAL celebrates 30 years this summer. In honour of this major landmark for Canadian theatre, the Festival will feature a stellar line up of shows by many of Canada's hottest theatre artists, a throwback to some of the world's most important theatre productions with the #STARTEDATTHEFRINGE campaign, and a new creative pop-up patio called POSTSCRIPT in the Scadding Court hockey rink, where all events are free and open to the public. The TORONTO FRINGE takes place July 4 - July 15, 2018 with 159 shows at 43 venues presented across the city.
One of the most important theatre festivals in the country, the TORONTO FRINGE FESTIVAL celebrates 30 years this summer. In honour of this major landmark for Canadian theatre, the Festival will feature a stellar line up of shows by many of Canada's hottest theatre artists, a throwback to some of the world's most important theatre productions with the #STARTEDATTHEFRINGE campaign, and a new creative pop-up patio called POSTSCRIPT in the Scadding Court hockey rink, where all events are free and open to the public. The TORONTO FRINGE takes place July 4 - July 15, 2018 with 159 shows at 43 venues presented across the city.
Paula Wolfson in I'M STILL HERE!
Dora Mavor Moore award-winner PAULA WOLFSON promises to rock, serenade and delight you with her 'coming of age' cabaret 'I'm Still Here!'. Stay after the show for birthday cake.
Dora Mavor Moore award-winner PAULA WOLFSON promises to rock, serenade and delight you with her 'coming of age' cabaret 'I'm Still Here!'. Stay after the show for birthday cake.
Announcing The Nominees For The 2014 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards; Voting Now Open!
I am pleased to announce the nominees for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Toronto Regional Awards. The response this year from Toronto's theatre community and fans has been incredible. The BroadwayWorld Awards are an award decided by the fans - from nominations all the way to selecting the final winner.
I am pleased to announce the nominees for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Toronto Regional Awards. The response this year from Toronto's theatre community and fans has been incredible. The BroadwayWorld Awards are an award decided by the fans - from nominations all the way to selecting the final winner.
BWW Interview: Valerie Boyle, Lisa Horner and Paula Wolfson of LES BELLES SOEURS
Chatting backstage between tech rehearsals for Les Belles Soeurs, a new English musical adaptation of Michel Tremblay's epic play, I asked 3 of the shows 12 powerhouse performers, Valerie Boyle, Lisa Horner and Paula Wolfson, if they'd ever been in another show with a cast entirely comprised of women. With the exception of Nunsense, they hadn't.
Chatting backstage between tech rehearsals for Les Belles Soeurs, a new English musical adaptation of Michel Tremblay's epic play, I asked 3 of the shows 12 powerhouse performers, Valerie Boyle, Lisa Horner and Paula Wolfson, if they'd ever been in another show with a cast entirely comprised of women. With the exception of Nunsense, they hadn't.
BELLE SOEURS THE MUSICAL Set to Explode on the Montreal Stage, 10/19 - 11/9
After taking Quebec by storm, the smash-hit musical adaptation of Michel Tremblay's landmark work BELLES SOEURS: THE MUSICAL explodes onto the Montreal stage in its premiere English Language incarnation at the Segal Centre for Performing Arts from October 19 to November 9, 2014.
After taking Quebec by storm, the smash-hit musical adaptation of Michel Tremblay's landmark work BELLES SOEURS: THE MUSICAL explodes onto the Montreal stage in its premiere English Language incarnation at the Segal Centre for Performing Arts from October 19 to November 9, 2014.
Selfconscious Theatre, Abilities Centre & The Theatre Centre to Present THE BOOK OF JUDITH, 6/12-14
Selfconscious Theatre in partnership with Abilities Centre and The Theatre Centre present The Book of Judith, a musical play that questions commonly held ideas about disability. Created by Michael Rubenfeld and Sarah Garton Stanley with Judith Snow, the production will also launch the Accessing the Arts symposium at the Abilities Centre in Whitby (55 Gordon St.). The Book of Judith wraps a successful four-city Ontario tour with a limited three day run, June 12 to 14.
Selfconscious Theatre in partnership with Abilities Centre and The Theatre Centre present The Book of Judith, a musical play that questions commonly held ideas about disability. Created by Michael Rubenfeld and Sarah Garton Stanley with Judith Snow, the production will also launch the Accessing the Arts symposium at the Abilities Centre in Whitby (55 Gordon St.). The Book of Judith wraps a successful four-city Ontario tour with a limited three day run, June 12 to 14.
Alan Menken's 'THE APPRENTICESHIP OF DUDDY KRAVITZ,' THE GRADUATE & More Set for Segal Centre's 2014-15 Season
Lisa Rubin, Artistic and Executive Director, and Paul Flicker, Artistic Producer, today announced the Segal Centre for Performing Arts' 2014-2015 Theatre Season, an ambitious seven-play offering brimming with incredible talent that will dazzle with new takes on beloved stories and premiere musicals.
Lisa Rubin, Artistic and Executive Director, and Paul Flicker, Artistic Producer, today announced the Segal Centre for Performing Arts' 2014-2015 Theatre Season, an ambitious seven-play offering brimming with incredible talent that will dazzle with new takes on beloved stories and premiere musicals.
BWW Reviews: THE MUSICAL OF MUSICALS, THE MUSICAL! Delights Musical Fans at the Panasonic Theatre
Up until now, theatre audiences have been limited to see a maximum of two shows in a day (if you can make it out to the theatre on matinee day.) Under the direction of Vinetta Strombergs, the Toronto production of The Musical of Musicals, the Musical! has made it possible for you to see five musicals all in one night!
Up until now, theatre audiences have been limited to see a maximum of two shows in a day (if you can make it out to the theatre on matinee day.) Under the direction of Vinetta Strombergs, the Toronto production of The Musical of Musicals, the Musical! has made it possible for you to see five musicals all in one night!
BWW Interviews: THE MUSICAL OF MUSICALS, THE MUSICAL! Company Talks Transferring This Fringe Hit to the Panasonic Theater
On Thursday, December 18 the Toronto Fringe Hit The Musical of Musicals, the Musical! will open at the Panasonic Theatre as part of Mirvish Production's 50th Anniversary Season. Alan Aronshtam had the opportunity to talk with the cast and creative team back at the 50th Anniversary Celebration at the Royal Alexandra Theatre back in September.
On Thursday, December 18 the Toronto Fringe Hit The Musical of Musicals, the Musical! will open at the Panasonic Theatre as part of Mirvish Production's 50th Anniversary Season. Alan Aronshtam had the opportunity to talk with the cast and creative team back at the 50th Anniversary Celebration at the Royal Alexandra Theatre back in September.
Casting Announced for FUNNY GIRL CONCERT at the Toronto Centre - Gabi Epstein, Shawn Wright and More!
Casting has been announced for the Harold Green Jewish Theatre's production of Funny Girl, being presented in concert as a fundraiser in the George Weston Recital Hall at the Toronto Centre for the Arts on September 30th at 7:30 PM.
Casting has been announced for the Harold Green Jewish Theatre's production of Funny Girl, being presented in concert as a fundraiser in the George Weston Recital Hall at the Toronto Centre for the Arts on September 30th at 7:30 PM.
Vintage Productions Presents THE MUSICAL OF MUSICALS (THE MUSICAL!) at Factory Theatre Mainspace, Now thru 7/14
Vintage Productions presents the Toronto premiere of The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!), a satiric love-letter to the musical theatre of the 20th century. First performed at Dodger Stages in New York in 2005, the show has had long, successful runs in New York City and all over the United States, as well as in Australia and the UK. Performed in Toronto by a cast of four of the city's best musical theatre performers, The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!) is directed by Vinetta Strombergs, with musical direction by Michael Mulrooney.
Vintage Productions presents the Toronto premiere of The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!), a satiric love-letter to the musical theatre of the 20th century. First performed at Dodger Stages in New York in 2005, the show has had long, successful runs in New York City and all over the United States, as well as in Australia and the UK. Performed in Toronto by a cast of four of the city's best musical theatre performers, The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!) is directed by Vinetta Strombergs, with musical direction by Michael Mulrooney.
Vintage Productions to Present THE MUSICAL OF MUSICALS (THE MUSICAL!) at Factory Theatre Mainspace, 7/3-14
Vintage Productions proudly presents the Toronto premiere of The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!), a satiric love-letter to the musical theatre of the 20th century. First performed at Dodger Stages in New York in 2005, the show has had long, successful runs in New York City and all over the United States, as well as in Australia and the UK. Performed in Toronto by a cast of four of the city's best musical theatre performers, The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!) is directed by Vinetta Strombergs, with musical direction by Michael Mulrooney.
Vintage Productions proudly presents the Toronto premiere of The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!), a satiric love-letter to the musical theatre of the 20th century. First performed at Dodger Stages in New York in 2005, the show has had long, successful runs in New York City and all over the United States, as well as in Australia and the UK. Performed in Toronto by a cast of four of the city's best musical theatre performers, The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!) is directed by Vinetta Strombergs, with musical direction by Michael Mulrooney.
The Giant’s Garden Extended At Toronto Fringe
Advance tickets for the family musical The Giant's Garden at the Toronto Fringe Festivalsold out yesterday after buzz from the opening week began to spread. And now the show will be getting an extra performance on Sunday night as Patron's Pick which honours the most popular shows in the Fringe.
Advance tickets for the family musical The Giant's Garden at the Toronto Fringe Festivalsold out yesterday after buzz from the opening week began to spread. And now the show will be getting an extra performance on Sunday night as Patron's Pick which honours the most popular shows in the Fringe.
Toronto Fringe Festival Features GIANT's GARDEN, 7/6-16
With a cast of 13 led by some of the biggest names in the Toronto musical theatre scene, The Giant's Garden is sure to have a big impact on this year's Toronto Fringe Festival. The show features music by Dora and Canadian Comedy Award nominee Scott White (Top Gun! The Musical, Sleepless) who also scored the Broadway World Toronto Award winning show Bosco & Jones, and a stellar cast led by Dora Award winning performer Paula Wolfson (Mrs. Potts in Beauty & The Beast, Les Mis, Shaking The Foundations), stage veteran Mark Terene (Pumbaa in the Canadian cast of The Lion King and Cogsworth in Beauty & The Beast) and Michael MacLennan as the Giant (Nine, Oklahoma, Man Of La Mancha).
With a cast of 13 led by some of the biggest names in the Toronto musical theatre scene, The Giant's Garden is sure to have a big impact on this year's Toronto Fringe Festival. The show features music by Dora and Canadian Comedy Award nominee Scott White (Top Gun! The Musical, Sleepless) who also scored the Broadway World Toronto Award winning show Bosco & Jones, and a stellar cast led by Dora Award winning performer Paula Wolfson (Mrs. Potts in Beauty & The Beast, Les Mis, Shaking The Foundations), stage veteran Mark Terene (Pumbaa in the Canadian cast of The Lion King and Cogsworth in Beauty & The Beast) and Michael MacLennan as the Giant (Nine, Oklahoma, Man Of La Mancha).
Toronto Fringe Box Office Opens Wednesday
With a cast of 13 led by some of the biggest names in the Toronto musical theatre scene, The Giant's Garden is one of the best bargains of the summer theatre festival with advance tickets only $11 and tickets at the door at $10.
With a cast of 13 led by some of the biggest names in the Toronto musical theatre scene, The Giant's Garden is one of the best bargains of the summer theatre festival with advance tickets only $11 and tickets at the door at $10.
Toronto Fringe Festival Features GIANT's GARDEN, 7/6-16
With a cast of 13 led by some of the biggest names in the Toronto musical theatre scene, The Giant's Garden is sure to have a big impact on this year's Toronto Fringe Festival. The show features music by Dora and Canadian Comedy Award nominee Scott White (Top Gun! The Musical, Sleepless) who also scored the Broadway World Toronto Award winning show Bosco & Jones, and a stellar cast led by Dora Award winning performer Paula Wolfson (Mrs. Potts in Beauty & The Beast, Les Mis, Shaking The Foundations), stage veteran Mark Terene (Pumbaa in the Canadian cast of The Lion King and Cogsworth in Beauty & The Beast) and Michael MacLennan as the Giant (Nine, Oklahoma, Man Of La Mancha).
With a cast of 13 led by some of the biggest names in the Toronto musical theatre scene, The Giant's Garden is sure to have a big impact on this year's Toronto Fringe Festival. The show features music by Dora and Canadian Comedy Award nominee Scott White (Top Gun! The Musical, Sleepless) who also scored the Broadway World Toronto Award winning show Bosco & Jones, and a stellar cast led by Dora Award winning performer Paula Wolfson (Mrs. Potts in Beauty & The Beast, Les Mis, Shaking The Foundations), stage veteran Mark Terene (Pumbaa in the Canadian cast of The Lion King and Cogsworth in Beauty & The Beast) and Michael MacLennan as the Giant (Nine, Oklahoma, Man Of La Mancha).
What A Night Indeed! Stars Come Out to Support Harold Green Jewish Theatre Company
On Monday November 16th, some of the biggest and brightest names in musical theatre came together to perform a special fundraiser event for the Harold Green Jewish Theatre Company. Hosted by Colin Mochrie and Deb McGrath, BWW was on hand as some of Canada's most talented performed selections of songs from Jewish composers and shows.
On Monday November 16th, some of the biggest and brightest names in musical theatre came together to perform a special fundraiser event for the Harold Green Jewish Theatre Company. Hosted by Colin Mochrie and Deb McGrath, BWW was on hand as some of Canada's most talented performed selections of songs from Jewish composers and shows.
One Night Only! Stars of Canadian Theatre Come Together for Special Fundraiser
'One Night Only' is a special fundraiser event to benefit the Harold Green Jewish Theatre Company. Being held on Monday, November 16th, this event will bring together many of the biggest and brightest stars of Canadian Musical Theatre to perform classic hits and raise money for a great cause!
'One Night Only' is a special fundraiser event to benefit the Harold Green Jewish Theatre Company. Being held on Monday, November 16th, this event will bring together many of the biggest and brightest stars of Canadian Musical Theatre to perform classic hits and raise money for a great cause!
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