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BWW Review: Gasps All Around at Mirvish's DISGRACED
by Taylor Long - Nov 17, 2017


A lesson in what not to say at a dinner party, Mirvish's presentation of Ayad Akhtar's DISGRACED is tense and unsettling. Originally a production from the Hope and Hell Theatre Company, director Robert Ross Parker discusses the play as having 'the power to make us uncomfortable.' Certainly true. As the play dove into controversial discussions of identity politics, gasps were audible all around.

COME FROM AWAY Announces 15 Week Extension in Toronto Following Record-Breaking Advanced Sales
by Alan Henry - Nov 16, 2017


Due to overwhelming demand, 15 more weeks of performances 149,280 tickets, to be exact to the highly anticipated return engagement of COME FROM AWAY will go on sale 9AM Monday November 20, 2017. The multi-award-winning show set a record for theatre sales in Canada last month when it achieved $12M at the box office after only one week of public sales.

DISGRACED Returns to Toronto With A Vengeance Next Month
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2017


David Mirvish has just announced the return of DISGRACED to the Panasonic Theatre for a strictly limited encore engagement, November 11 to 26, 2017.

Tony Award-Winning COME FROM AWAY Exceeds $12 Million in Ticket Sales in Toronto
by BWW News Desk - Oct 3, 2017


Tickets to the return engagement of COME FROM AWAY have been on public sale for only a week and already the multi award-winning musical has achieved $12M at the box office. That's a new record for theatre sales in Canada.

Tickets on Sale Monday for COME FROM AWAY Toronto Return Engagement; Performances Begin February 2018
by BWW News Desk - Sep 28, 2017


Tickets for the highly anticipated return of the Tony Award-winning musical COME FROM AWAY will go on sale Monday October 2 at 9 AM in-person at the Royal Alexandra Theatre Box Office, 260 King Street West.

VIDEO: David Hein and Irene Sankoff Perform 'Stop the World' from COME FROM AWAY
by Alan Henry - Sep 25, 2017


As part of the Mirvish season launch event in Toronto - David Hein and Irene Sankoff, the creators of COME FROM AWAY, performed the song 'Stop The World.' Check out the video of their performance below!

West End's ANNIE Replaces MURIEL'S WEDDING in Toronto; FUN HOME Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2017


David Mirvish today announced three new productions to the 2017-18 lineup, a change to one show in the main series and the casting for two locally produced shows in the Off-Mirvish series.

COME FROM AWAY Finds its Toronto and Winnipeg Cast
by BWW News Desk - Jul 12, 2017


Come From Away has found its cast when the Tony award-winning show lands in Toronto and Winnipeg next year.

MONSOON WEDDING to Thunder Through Third Extra Week at Berkeley Rep
by BWW News Desk - Jun 12, 2017


Following a continued overwhelmingly positive response from audiences and critics alike, Berkeley Rep has announced that the world premiere musical of Mira Nair's Monsoon Wedding will extend for a third and final week. The new musical will now run through Sunday, July 16.

Broadway-Bound MONSOON WEDDING Extends Downpour Again at Berkeley Rep
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2017


Following an overwhelmingly positive response from audiences and critics alike, Berkeley Rep has announced that the world premiere musical of Mira Nair's Monsoon Wedding will extend for a second week.

Photo Flash: First Look at Berkeley Rep's Broadway-Bound MONSOON WEDDING
by Nicole Rosky - May 24, 2017


As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Mira Nair's MONSOON WEDDING will be Broadway-bound following its run in San Francisco. Based on the iconic 2001 film, the stage musical had its world premiere at Berkeley Repertory Theatre on Friday, May 19th and where it will run through July 2nd.

Musical Adaptation of MONSOON WEDDING Heading to Broadway
by Caryn Robbins - May 22, 2017


Mira Nair's MONSOON WEDDING will be Broadway-bound following its run in San Francisco. Based on the iconic 2001 film, the stage musical had its world premiere  at Berkeley Repertory Theatre on Friday, May 19th. 

MONSOON WEDDING Musical Will Rain an Extra Week at Berkeley Rep
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2017


Following an overwhelmingly positive response from audiences, and two weeks of sold-out previews, Berkeley Rep has announced that the world premiere musical of Mira Nair's Monsoon Wedding will extend for an additional week.

Actors from Around the Globe to Bring Drama, Laughs and Rain to Berkeley Rep in MONSOON WEDDING World Premiere
by BWW News Desk - Apr 4, 2017


Berkeley Repertory Theatre today announced the full and final casting for the world premiere of Monsoon Wedding. The musical stage production will be directed by acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair and hosts a cast of 20 actors from around the globe.

Berkeley Rep Announces Casting of MONSOON WEDDING
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 25, 2017


Berkeley Repertory Theatre today announced the casting for the world premiere of Monsoon Wedding. The musical stage production will be directed by acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair and hosts a cast of 20 actors from around the globe.

Tarragon Theatre to Host 2016 Play Reading Week Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2016


We invite you to join us for Tarragon's annual Play Reading Week, an exciting celebration of plays-in-development by the talented playwrights associated with the theatre.

Tarragon Theatre to Host 2016 Play Reading Week This Spring
by BWW News Desk - May 4, 2016


We invite you to join us for Tarragon's annual Play Reading Week, an exciting celebration of plays-in-development by the talented playwrights associated with the theatre.

DISGRACED Sets Box Office Record at Toronto's Panasonic Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Apr 21, 2016


David Mirvish is very proud to announce that the Toronto production of DISGRACED has set a box office record at the Panasonic Theatre.

DISGRACED Extends Run at Toronto's Panasonic Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 8, 2016


One of the most-produced new dramas across the U.S. and in Europe is now the latest hit in Toronto. DISGRACED by Ayad Akhtar is being extended at the Panasonic Theatre until April 24. Since performances began on April 3, the play has played to packed houses and received standing ovations. 

Owen Teale & Ian McElhinney to Lead Mirvish's GASLIGHT; New Additions to 2015-16 Season Revealed!
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 21, 2015


David Mirvish announces additional shows and new details about his 2015-16 theatre season. Consisting of seven shows in the Main Subscription and three shows in the Off-Mirvish Subscription, the season also has eight shows that will be presented outside of subscription. In total, Mirvish will produce and/or present 18 shows in four different theatres - The Royal Alexandra, The Princess of Wales, The Ed Mirvish and The Panasonic.

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