MMLJWW Returns To The Panasonic Theatre 2/26-3/21

Toronto's "heartwarming", "charming" and "infectious" new musical comedy, MY MOTHER'S LESBIAN JEWISH WICCAN WEDDING, returns from its winter break and resumes performances at the Panasonic Theatre, playing February 26 through March 21, 2010. Media night is Tuesday March 2, 8pm.

MMLJWW enjoyed its original record-breaking engagement at the Panasonic from November 7, 2009 through January 3, 2010. But demand for tickets was so high, it was obvious there was a larger audience for the show. However, there was a previous scheduled production in the theatre -- the edgy, all-star CLOUD 9, currently playing its final week (closing February 21) -- so MMLJWW took a little holiday. But it's about to return, just as Toronto's many "wedding planning" shows are in full swing.

MMLJWW began life during the 2009 Toronto Fringe at an 85-seat storefront theatre in Kensington Market, where it immediately became apparent the show deserved a longer life. The show made the transfer to the commercial mainstage under the auspices of Mirvish Productions.

Like they did at the Fringe, audiences embraced it at the Panasonic from its very first showing, selling out performance after performance. Already 40,000 people have been touched by, laughed with and cheered this homegrown hit.

Cyberspace has been atwitter with audience recommendations. Theatregoers have called the show: "Incredibly smart, insightful, and timely"; "A musical performance about human diversity with real depth...informative, educational, brilliant"; "Really hard not to fall la-la-la-la in love with this show"; "Fresh! Entertaining! Excellent!"; "Fabulous, powerfully moving, deeply funny!"; "Original hilarious, well paced, and very touching."; "Makes me very proud to be Canadian!"

Written by David Hein and Irene Carl Sankoff, with songs by David Hein, MMLJWW tells the story of a mother and son. The mother feels lost in life, wrestling with her identity. A new job brings new opportunities and with it a chance to truly find herself ... discovering her sexuality, rediscovering her faith, and eventually coming out to her teenage son, ex-husband and homophobic Jewish mother.
MMLJWW features sensational songs that run the gamut from heartfelt ("If You Love Me") to hilarious ("You Don't Need a Penis" and "Don't Take Your Lesbian Moms to Hooters"), to educational ("A Short History of Gay Marriage in Canada").

The show is based on a true story. David Hein wrote the title song as a gift to his mother about her real life wedding. Convinced the story of his mother's journey would make a good theatrical work, David and his wife, Irene Carl Sankoff, stitched together the stories that everyone asks them to tell: what life is like with two moms, including the seven parents at their wedding; the "facts of life" talk that Irene received from her in-laws; and how David's mom first came out to him.

MMLJWW features (in alphabetical order) RoseMary Doyle, Jackie English, David Hein, Lisa Horner, Lori Nancy Kalamanski, Robert Kennedy, Kyle Orzech, Irene Carl Sankoff, TEd Simonette and Astrid Van Weiren.

Direction is by Andrew Lamb, with Sound Design by Richard Feren, Lighting Design by Michelle Ramsay, and Costume Design by LIndsay Anne Black. The band includes: Sarah Calvert on Piano, Jeff Daze on Bass, Timothy Bovaconti on Guitar and more and David Pontello on Drums.

MY MOTHERS' LESBIAN JEWISH WICCAN WEDDING
Panasonic Theatre, 651 Yonge St. (south of Bloor)

February 26 to March 21, 2010

Performance Schedule & Prices:
Tues 8 PM -- All Seats $25
Wed 8 PM -- $30 & $45
Thur 8 PM -- $30 & $45
Fri 8 PM -- $45 & $60
New Time! - Sat 5 PM -- $30 & $45
New Time! - Sat 9 PM -- $45 & $60
New Time! - Sun 7 PM -- All Seats $25

Box Office: 461-872-1212 or 1-800-461-3333
Online Sales: www.mirvish.com

Call TicketKing at: 416-872-1212 or 1-800-461-3333
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Group Orders: 416-593-4142 or 1-800-724-6420

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