LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE Ends Toronto Run 10/30

Producers Michael Rubinoff and Daryl Roth today announced that their hit Toronto production of the award-winning Love, Loss, and What I Wore will end its hugely successful run on October 30 at the Panasonic Theatre.

The Toronto production began performances on July 16, 2010, winning both popular and critical acclaim and was extended twice.

"We've had a fantastic run of more than 3 months," said Rubinoff in announcing the closing date. "With 105 performances by the time we close, the Toronto run of Love, Loss, and What I Wore will be one of the longest running non-musicals in this city in the last decade," he continued. "I am gratified that it struck a chord with audiences and we look forward to sharing the show with new audiences across the country as we make plans to present it in other Canadian cities in the future."

An intimate collection of stories that cover some of life's most poignant moments and their corresponding wardrobe by sisters Nora Ephorn and Delia Ephron, it features a cast of five that changes every four weeks and is based on the best-selling book of the same name by Ilene Beckerman as well as personal reminiscences from the Ephrons and their friends.

By the time it takes its final bow on October 30, it will have featured four different star-studded casts with each cast bringing their own unique qualities to the piece.

Currently on stage through to October 30 are award-wining writer and actor Trey Anthony ('da Kink in my Hair), Gemini-winning operatic comedienne Mary Lou Fallis (Primadonna shows), rising star Stacey Farber (CBC-TV's "18 to Life," "Degrassi" alum), Dora, Genie and Gemini winner Patricia Hamilton (Anne of Green Gables films and "Road to Avonlea" tv series) and Gemini Award-winning Leah Pinsent (CBC-TV's "Made in Canada," "More Tears").

The first cast ran from July 16 to August 7: Gemini and Dora Mavor Moore Award nominee Paula Brancati ("Degrassi: The Next Generation," "Being Erica"), Emmy and Tony Award-winning comedy legend Andrea Martin ("SCTV," My Big Fat Greek Wedding,), Toronto cabaret diva SharRon Matthews (Sharron's Party), Tony nominee / Dora Award winner Louise Pitre (Mamma Mia!, Les Misérables, Annie Get Your Gun, The Toxic Avenger), and eighteen-time Gemini winner Mary Walsh ("This Hour Has 22 Minutes", "CODCO").

The second cast ran August 10 - September 4: Gemini nominee Lauren Collins ("Degrassi: The Next Generation"), 5-time Gemini Award winner Wendy Crewson (Away From Her, "24"), Dora Award winner Cynthia Dale (Stratford Festival leading lady for 10 seasons, "Street Legal"), Gemini Award winner Linda Kash ("Robson Arms") and Genie Award winner Margot Kidder (Superman series)

The third cast ran September 10 to October 2: fashionista Jeanne Beker (CTV "FashionTelevision"), Barbara Budd (former long-time co-host of CBC Radio's "As It Happens"), beloved comedian Luba Goy (CBC's acclaimed "Royal Canadian Air Farce), Gemini, Genie and Dora-winning Sheila McCarthy (CBC-TV's "Little Mosque on the Prairie") and rising young star Jane McLean (The Time Traveler's Wife). (Lisa Horner, star of My Mother's Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding, stepped in for Beker on selected evenings due to previous commitments).

"Awesome women, funny stories.... hilarious, touching, always enjoyable" - Richard Ouzounian, Toronto Star
"It's a wonderful evening of laughs, tears, murmurs of "mmm-hmmm"...please, please, have an evening out and use this show as a way to reconnect through laughter with a friend, a sister or even yourself." - Erin Davis, 98.1 CHFI

"A closet full of laughs! Five fabulous and funny ladies deliver memories of fashions past from poodle skirts to stirrup pants. After seeing this show, you'll giggle every time you look in your closet." - Gloria Martin, 680 News

Love, Loss, and What I Wore opened Off-Broadway at The Westside Theatre on October 1, 2009 where it continues to play with rotating monthly casts. A Los Angeles company opened at the Geffen Playhouse on May 13, 2010 and continues its extension.

For Love, Loss, and What I Wore: The Presenting Sponsor is Winners; the Delta Chelsea Hotel is the Official
Hotel; Cover FX is the preferred makeup of the cast. A portion of the production's proceeds benefit the Toronto chapter of Dress for Success. To find out more about the charity, visit www.dressforsuccess.org/toronto.

Michael Rubinoff in association with Daryl Roth presents
the Canadian premiere of the award-winning New York theatrical sensation
LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE
An intimate collection of stories by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron
Adapted from the book by Ilene Beckerman
Directed by Lezlie Wade
NOW PLAYING TO OCTOBER 30!
Trey Anthony, Mary Lou Fallis, Stacey Farber, Patricia Hamilton, Leah Pinsent October 7-30 (opening October 13)
Panasonic Theatre, 651 Yonge Street, Toronto
Tuesday-Saturday 8pm, Matinees Wednesday & Saturday 2pm
Tickets: $25-$65. Premium seats available.
By Phone 416-872-1212 or 1-800-461-3333 or online at www.ticketking.com
For groups of 8+ contact The Group Tix Company 647-438-5559 or 1-866-447-7849
More Info: www.lovelossonstage.ca

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