Anthony Bastianon

The curtain will rise again for Drayton Entertainment! After being closed for more than 20 months due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the not-for-profit professional theatre organization is cautiously reopening its doors to offer in-person holiday productions at two of its theatres in Waterloo Region this December.

Double amputees David Connolly and Taylor Long are returning to the stage to present BOTH 3.0, an annual fundraiser concert in support of the War Amps CHAMP (Child Amputee) Program. Now in its third consecutive year, the benefit concert will take place on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at the Glenn Gould Studio located in the Canadian Broadcasting Centre, 250 Front St. W., Toronto, ON. This year's concert includes the exciting addition of two fellow amputee special guest performers, Ben Faulknor and Jennifer Pos.

After a sold-out inaugural year, David Connolly and Taylor Long are back to present BOTH 2.0, an annual cabaret fundraiser in support of the War Amps CHAMP (Child Amputee) Program. The benefit concert will take place on Sunday, September 30, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. at the intimate Glenn Gould Studio located in the Canadian Broadcasting Centre building, 250 Front St. W, Toronto, ON.

Broadway performer David Connolly and BroadwayWorld.com Senior Editor Taylor Long present BOTH, a cabaret fundraiser in support of the War Amps CHAMP (Child Amputee) Program.

Broadway performer David Connolly and BroadwayWorld.com Senior Editor Taylor Long present BOTH, a cabaret fundraiser in support of the War Amps CHAMP (Child Amputee) Program.

Imagine if the creatures from NARNIA found themselves in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA... Sibling Revelry is a fun, musical romp for the whole family revolving around siblings Jay and Shilo; two kids who live in a theatre populated by magical and musical creatures. Drawing on their creativity, the brother and sister duo use their strengths to help their friend Tallulah the fairy find her bravery and take centre stage.

Last night at a community ribbon-cutting ceremony, the Toronto Fringe Festival announced its largest show line-up in its 29-year history. In addition to the announcement of expanded programming at the brand new Fringe Club at Scadding Court.

Sheridan College's Canadian Music Theatre Project (the 'CMTP') has enjoyed tremendous success, launching new musicals that are being produced and further developed by leading theatres around the world.

Anglewalk Theatre will return to the Studio Theatre at the Toronto Centre for the Arts in 2011/2012 with a brand new musical revue, Off-Broadway On Stage, and the Canadian Premiere of I Love You Because, an off-Broadway modern musical twist on Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.

Anglewalk Theatre will return to the Studio Theatre at the Toronto Centre for the Arts in 2011/2012 with a brand new musical revue, Off-Broadway On Stage, and the Canadian Premiere of I Love You Because, an off-Broadway modern musical twist on Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.

At a press conference held June 7 at the Young Centre for the Performing Arts, the Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) announced 171 nominations for 197 eligible productions that opened between June 1, 2010 and May 31, 2011 for the 32nd annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards which honour excellence in the performing arts in Toronto.

Angelwalk Theatre presents the Toronto premiere of [title of show] at the Toronto Centre for the Arts. Though the production values are minimal, the dynamite cast take hold of the material and milk it for all it's worth! * * * * 1/2 (OUT OF 5)

Fence Post Productions is thrilled to announce that Nursery School Musical, written by Racheal & Brett McCaig with music by Anthony Bastianon, has been nominated for Best Comedic Play at this year's Canadian Comedy Awards.

Stage West's latest revue celebrates Canadian pop music from 1956 to the present. The energetic cast and the slick production values make for a highly enjoyable evening. * * * * (OUT OF 5)

Dsiney's endearing family musical adapts well to the small dinner theater stage. With solid production values and some terriffic performances, the show is a crowd-pleaser. * * * * (OUT OF 5)

The problems of middle-age could hardly be considered substantial enough for a musical revue, but in this day and age of recycled movies and recycled pop-song catalogues attention must be paid any show that offers an original score and some entertainingly clever lyrics. * * * (OUT OF FIVE)

New revue covers 65 pop hits from the California music scene circa 1965 to 2000. Lively, energetic cast and endless parade of familiar tunes make this one a winner! * * * * 1/2 (out of 5)

Murder and madcap mayhem in a rundown Saskatchewan hotel. That's what happens in Norm Foster & Leslie Arden's musical comedy THE LAST RESORT, a wonderfully silly spoof currently being performed at Stage West Dinner Theatre. * * * (out of 5)