UNCHILDING to Make World Premiere at DiMenna Center
by Julie Musbach
- Jul 18, 2019
Unchilding, the new performance piece conceived and directed by visual artist Joshua Kaufman and based on lost plays by John Walter Howley, will have its world premiere at the Benzaquen Hall at New York's DiMenna Center for Classical Music (450 West 37th Street). This one-night, two-performance only event will take place on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at 8:00 P.M. and 10:00 P.M.
Toronto's Renowned Festival DUSK DANCES Presents 25th Anniversary
by A.A. Cristi
- Jul 15, 2019
Dusk Dances proudly presents its 25th annual season, returning to Withrow Park this summer with another week of exquisite dance works from Canada's finest dance makers! Dusk Dances is a renowned and beloved outdoor dance festival presented at Withrow Park each August. Dusk Dances 2019 features some of Canada's top choreographers and dancers, including Hanna Kiel, Meredith Thompson, Mix Mix Dance Collective, Denise Fujiwara and Yuichiro Inouo, Pulga Muchochoma & Naishi Wang, in a diverse program of dance.
MadFandango Theatre Collective Presents THE TROPHY HUNT
by Julie Musbach
- Jun 10, 2019
Parker has waited his whole life for this trip. Jan makes this same trip every day, she doesn't have a choice. Soraya wishes they'd all leave her alone to enjoy the sun. Amy just wants a good review on Trip Advisor. The Trophy Hunt is an exploration of who eats who in our canned hunt of a world where everything is observed, everything a zoo.
Karen Ziemba to Lead Industry Reading Of CAROL OF CARROLL GARDENS
by Julie Musbach
- May 30, 2019
Tony Award-winning producer Michael Rubenstein (Pippin), along with producers Robin Milling (Less Than 50%) of Trilliant Entertainment Group, and Stephanie Rosenberg (Moulin Rouge) of The Empress Productions LLC will present an industry reading of Carol of Carroll Gardens by playwright Bob Stewart on June 17, 2019.
Stratford Festival Mourns The Loss Of Text Coach Ian Watson
by Julie Musbach
- Apr 17, 2019
It was with great sadness that the Stratford Festival learned of the death of Ian Watson yesterday, of cancer. An expert in Shakespearean text, Mr. Watson was a key member of the Festival's coaching staff.
Solo Productions Presents MARY'S WEDDING By Stephen Massicotte At Streetcar Crowsnest
by Stephi Wild
- Dec 13, 2018
One of the most celebrated plays in Canadian history, MARY'S WEDDING by Stephen Massicotte, will have its first professional production in Toronto at Streetcar Crowsnest. A love story set against the backdrop of the Great War, this is an epic, unforgettable story of love, hope, and survival. MARY'S WEDDING stars Fraser Elsdon and Kate Ross, directed by Kent Staines, and is co-produced by Mary Young Leckie's Solo Productions and by Derrick Chua. It will be presented at Streetcar Crowsnest January 31 - February 16, 2019 (Media Night February 1).
Hart House Theatre Presents An Epic Tale, Re-imagined By Margaret Atwood
by BWW
News Desk
- Nov 9, 2018
Opening on November 9, Hart House Theatre presents a retelling of classic tale by Canadian icon Margaret Atwood, The Penelopiad. Directed by a vigorous new talent, Michelle Langille, featuring a lead performance by powerhouse actor Amanda Cordner, and supported by an all-female ensemble of emergent talent, The Penelopiad is sure to be an empowering tour de force.
Red Snow Collective Presents The World Premiere Of THE MONKEY QUEEN
by Stephi Wild
- Oct 22, 2018
RED SNOW COLLECTIVE presents the World Premiere of THE MONKEY QUEEN, written by Diana Tso, directed by William Yong, and performed by Diana Tso and Nick Eddie. The production weaves text, movement, visual art and music, and reimagines the ancient tale through the playwright's own personal journey as a Chinese-Canadian female artist. THE MONKEY QUEEN runs from November 15 - December 2, 2018 at the Theatre Centre Incubator (media night on November 16 at 7:30pm).
Hart House Theatre Presents An Epic Tale, Re-imagined By Margaret Atwood
by A.A. Cristi
- Oct 11, 2018
Opening on November 9, Hart House Theatre presents a retelling of classic tale by Canadian icon Margaret Atwood, The Penelopiad. Directed by a vigorous new talent, Michelle Langille, featuring a lead performance by powerhouse actor Amanda Cordner, and supported by an all-female ensemble of emergent talent, The Penelopiad is sure to be an empowering tour de force.
Jermaine Dupri Announces So So Def 25th Anniversary Cultural Curren$y Tour
by Tori Hartshorn
- Jul 30, 2018
Grammy Award-winning Producer, Hall of Fame Songwriter, recording artist, and TV star Jermaine Dupri, has been an iconic presence in the music industry for 25 years. Celebrating his legacy and So So Def's quarter century of success, Jermaine is bringing all his artists together on one stage at Barclays Center on Thursday, October 18th at 7:30 p.m. for AEG Presents The So So Def 25th AnniversaryCULTURAL CURREN$Y TOUR. Joining Jermaine on the tour will be the So So Def Family, including Xscape, Da Brat, Jagged Edge, Bow Wow, Anthony Hamilton, Bone Crusher, Youngbloodz, Dem Franchize Boyz, and J-Kwon. Tickets for the tour, which begins in October, will begin going on sale Friday, Aug 3rd, to purchase tickets, visit Ticketamster.com. For further information visit www.sosodef.com.
Sound Royalties Congratulates Steve Dorff on Induction into Songwriters Hall of Fame
by Macon Prickett
- Jul 13, 2018
Music industry finance firm Sound Royalties today is congratulating its valued friend, legendary songwriter and composer Steve Dorff, for his upcoming induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Dorff will be honored at the 49th Annual Induction and Awards ceremony, taking place this Thursday, June 14 in New York City.
Repercussion Theatre Presents Shakespeare-in-the-Park's ROMEO & JULIET: LOVE IS LOVE
by BWW
News Desk
- Jul 5, 2018
For its 30th anniversary season, Repercussion Theatre presents Romeo & Juliet: Love is Love from July 5th to August 8th, 2018. The largest Shakespeare-in-the-Park (SITP) tour that Repercussion Theatre has had in a decade-with 30 shows to mark the anniversary-makes the usual rounds of local parks as well as visits to the West Island, the Eastern Townships, the Laurentians, Eastern Ontario and Quebec's Monteregie with two additional locations: the Olympic Park and Hawkesbury. The Montreal opening is July 6th at Mount Royal Cemetery; the West Island opening is July 5th at Baie d'Urfe's Fritz Farm, and the Ontario opening is in Cornwall on July 7th at the appropriately named Lamoureux Park. All shows begin at 7pm.
Repercussion Theatre Presents Shakespeare-in-the-Park's ROMEO & JULIET: LOVE IS LOVE
by Julie Musbach
- Jun 14, 2018
For its 30th anniversary season, Repercussion Theatre presents Romeo & Juliet: Love is Love from July 5th to August 8th, 2018. The largest Shakespeare-in-the-Park (SITP) tour that Repercussion Theatre has had in a decade-with 30 shows to mark the anniversary-makes the usual rounds of local parks as well as visits to the West Island, the Eastern Townships, the Laurentians, Eastern Ontario and Quebec's Monteregie with two additional locations: the Olympic Park and Hawkesbury. The Montreal opening is July 6th at Mount Royal Cemetery; the West Island opening is July 5th at Baie d'Urfe's Fritz Farm, and the Ontario opening is in Cornwall on July 7th at the appropriately named Lamoureux Park. All shows begin at 7pm.
Factory And Thousand Islands Playhouse Present PRAIRIE NURSE
by Julie Musbach
- Mar 15, 2018
Factory Theatre concludes another successful season under the leadership of Artistic Director Nina Lee Aquino and Managing Director Jonathan Heppner with Marie Beath Badian's PRAIRIE NURSE, a farcical account of real-life events, directed by Sue Miner in the Mainspace April 21 - May 13, 2018. This co-production with Thousand Islands Playhouse will run in Gananoque this summer.
Photo Flash: Boys and Girls Club Honor Members and Alum at Great Futures Gala
by Stephi Wild
- Nov 10, 2017
Boys & Girls Clubs of America honored Club members and Club alum at their annual Great Futures Gala, November 7, 2017 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, Beverly Hills. Long-time supporter and National Trustee George Brown, Partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, LLP, was honored with the Champion of Youth Award. Steve Mosko chaired; actor, comedian and Boys & Girls Club Alumnus JB Smoove emceed; Alumnus guest speakers included former NFL tight end and current FOX Sports Analyst Tony Gonzalez and musician/drummer Jim Keltner.
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