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Bob Foster: Music Director
Selected Theatre:

Billy Elliott, Rock Of Ages, Hairspray, Dirty Dancing, The Boys In The Photograph (Mirvish); Rent: Sheridan Theatre, Mirvish Batboy, Evita, Camelot, Little Shop Of Horrors (MTC, Theatre Calgary) ;
9 to 5, Annie, Twist and Shout, Legends (Drayton Entertainment)
Into The Woods, Fire (Theatre Calgary), British Invasion 1 & 2, Joseph, Sound Of Music, A Chorus Line (Stage West Calgary) .
Other: Bob has cowritten the hit songs Good Mother and Looking For It, among others, with Jann Arden, and played for many years with her both live and in the studio.
He is recipient of: 2 Socan airplay awards, 2 Betty Mitchell awards (Calgary), and has been nominated for Dora awards (Toronto) and a Sterling award (Edmonton)

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[Toronto, 2005]
Musical Director

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Video: Johnny Reid & Matt Murray and Director Mary Francis Moore Discuss MAGGIE

Maggie co-creators Johnny Reid & Matt Murray and Director Mary Francis Moore discuss the inspiration for their title character in the video here!

Original Cast Members Petrina Bromley and Astrid Van Wieren Join COME FROM AWAY in Gander

The full cast, band and creative team have been revealed for director Jillian Keiley’s second season of Irene Sankoff and David Hein’s Come From Away, set to run June 28, 2024 - September 1, 2024, at the Joseph R Smallwood Arts & Culture Centre in Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador.

Video: Watch 'All Because of You' from Goodspeed's American Premiere of MAGGIE

Watch as Johnny Reid performs 'All Because of You' as a preview of the upcoming American premiere of  Maggie: The New Musical at the Goodspeed, East Haddam, CT.

Winners Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards

Winners have been announced for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards! See who was selected audience favorite in Toronto! Winners include Mirvish Productions, Stratford Festival, Theatre Aquarius and more.

DION: A ROCK OPERA Comes to the Coal Mine Theatre Next Month

The COAL MINE THEATRE will produce their first ever World Premiere, a fully sung through rock opera based on Euripides’ The Bacchae, DION: A ROCK OPERA. The production is co-created by COAL MINE co-founder Ted Dykstra and Prince Edward Island poet and novelist, Steven Mayoff. 

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Toronto Awards; Voting Ends 12/31

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!

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

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!

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!

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!

SOUTH PACIFIC, THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD & More Set for Goodspeed Musicals 2024 Season

Get a sneak peek at the incredible lineup of shows for the Goodspeed Musicals 2024 season. From beloved classics like SOUTH PACIFIC and THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD to award-winning productions, there's something for everyone to enjoy at Goodspeed Musicals. Don't miss out on this exciting season of theater!

Coal Mine Theatre Unveils Lineup for 9th Season, Including Two Highly Anticipated World Premieres

Discover the upcoming 9th season of COAL MINE THEATRE, featuring two world premieres that promise to captivate audiences. Get all the details and dates for this exciting lineup of shows.

Photos: COME FROM AWAY Lands In Gander! Get A First Look At The Production!

The sold out run of acclaimed director Jillian Keiley’s new production of Irene Sankoff and David Hein’s Come From Away, officially opens tomorrow night at the Joseph R. Smallwood Arts & Culture Centre in Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador. See photos from the first production of the show in its hometown!

MAGGIE Opens Tonight at Theatre Aquarius

MAGGIE, the highly anticipated new Canadian musical, officially opens tonight at Theatre Aquarius. Due to demand, additional matinee performances are now on sale for Wednesday, April 26 at 11am and Sunday, May 7 at 1:30pm.

Creative Team Announced for World Premiere of the New Musical, MAGGIE

 Theatre Aquarius has announced the creative team for MAGGIE, the new Canadian musical produced in association with originating Come From Away producer Michael Rubinoff and multi-award winning recording artist Johnny Reid. 

Original Cast Members To Swap Roles For COME FROM AWAY Gander Production

Original Broadway cast members Petrina Bromley, who will play Beverley & Others and Astrid Van Wieren who will play Diane & Others. Bromley and Wieren played each other's roles in the original production of the musical.

Cast Announced For The World Premiere Of MAGGIE A New Musical

Theatre Aquarius and Confederation Centre of the Arts are celebrating Robbie Burns Day by announcing the extraordinary 18-member cast of MAGGIE, a new musical produced in association with Michael Rubinoff and Johnny Reid.

Review: PETER'S FINAL FLIGHT Takes Audiences On A Whimsical Adventure in Ross Petty's Farewell Production

Looking for an escape this winter season? Ross Petty’s final holiday pantomime is whisking audiences away to Neverland on a whimsical, musical adventure that’s got something for everyone, no matter their age.

Ross Petty Productions to Present Farewell Holiday Spectacular PETER'S FINAL FLIGHT in December

Ross Petty Productions announces their farewell production at Toronto's historic Elgin Theatre this winter. PETER'S FINAL FLIGHT: The PAN-Tastical Family Musical! will run from December 2, 2022 to January 7, 2023.

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