BWW Interviews: FAITH HEALER's Stuart HughesMay 13, 2010Faith Healer opened on April 29th 2010 at the Young Centre for the Performing Arts. A masterwork of twentieth-century Irish drama, the show is a disturbing and humourous mediation on relationships and the truth/lies that bind us together. BWW talks with Stuart Hughes about the production, as well as his personal experiences with faith, love, loss and life after death.
The Road to Rock: Rock of Ages Creative Team Talks TorontoMay 9, 2010The Original Toronto Production of Rock of Ages has its official opening night May 11th, and the city is getting ready to rock like it has never been rocked before. The Creative Team behind the Broadway smash-hit musical spoke with BWW about the 'road to rock' in Toronto.
Sharron Matthews WORLD DOMINATION Starts This Weekend, 5/8 & 5/9May 8, 2010After her successful fundraising efforts in Toronto in April, Sharron Matthews is kicking off her World Domination Tour this weekend in Toronto! The tour will take her to NYC and Scotland, so make sure to go out and support this Canadian Superstar before she takes off to conquer the World!
BWW Interviews: Waiting for the Parade's Krystin PellerinMay 6, 2010Soulpepper's newest production, Waiting for the Parade, opened on May 5th to rave reviews. John Murrel's Canadian play about the lives and loves of five Canadian women on the home front during WWII has had many successful incarnations over the years, and the latest exploration from Soulpepper is proving to be no exception. Krystin Pellerin (of The Republic of Doyle) is one of the five women featured in the production, and she sat down to talk with BWW about her return to the stage and her role in the Soulpepper family.
Sharron Matthews WORLD DOMINATION Starts This Weekend, 5/8 & 5/9May 4, 2010After her successful fundraising efforts in Toronto in April, Sharron Matthews is kicking off her World Domination Tour this weekend in Toronto! The tour will take her to NYC and Scotland, so make sure to go out and support this Canadian Superstar before she takes off to conquer the World!
Photo Coverage: Soulpepper's GLENGARRY GLEN ROSSApril 30, 2010Soulpepper is bringing back last year's smash hit production of Glengarry Glen Ross starting tomorrow, April 22nd. The production was critically acclaimed and the entire run sold out - so if you missed it or want to see it again, now is your chance. BWW sat down and spoke with two of the original cast members, Eric Peterson and Kevin Bundy, on what it is like to get to reprise the roles which were so well received last time around.
Photo Coverage: 'Star Wars' in ConcertApril 24, 2010Star Wars: In Concert comes to London for one day only on July 25th at the John Labatt Centre. Fresh off a very successful European Tour the show returns to North America to dazzle audiences with a full size symphony, choir and one of the largest LED screens ever featured on the tour.
BWW Interviews: GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS's Eric Peterson and Kevin BundyApril 21, 2010Soulpepper is bringing back last year's smash hit production of Glengarry Glen Ross starting tomorrow, April 22nd. The production was critically acclaimed and the entire run sold out - so if you missed it or want to see it again, now is your chance. BWW sat down and spoke with two of the original cast members, Eric Peterson and Kevin Bundy, on what it is like to get to reprise the roles which were so well received last time around.
Toronto Cabaret Star Sharron Matthews Gears Up for World DominationApril 13, 2010Sharron Matthews is a Toronto legend, popular for her incredible Cabaret nights that expose people to wonderful Broadway music and fantastic comedy. She has decided to take her show on the road, with upcoming stops in NYC at Joe's Pub and in Scotland at the Edinburgh Festival. In order to raise money to attend these venues, Sharron is holding a spectacular fundraiser this weekend in Toronto with all new material. Come on out and support Canadian talent!
Photo Coverage: Toronto Gears up for Rock of AgesApril 7, 2010The hit musical Rock of Ages comes to Toronto April 20th, 2010 and the cast is getting ready to rock! On April 5th, the cast and crew invited the press for a special preview performance of some of the songs from the show at the rehearsal hall at the Royal Alexandra Theatre. BWW was on hand to get some pictures and bring you a sneak peak at what to expect when the musical opens later this month.
BWW Interviews: Jack Everly Talks POPS Vegas, Bway and Showgirls at the SymphonyMarch 30, 2010The Toronto Symphony Orchestra has a special concert coming up this week called POPS Goes Vegas! Part of their POPS Concert Series, this particular show is being conducted by world renowned conductor (and Broadway veteran) Jack Everly. BWW sat down to talk with Mr. Everly about why this concert will hold a special appeal to Broadway lovers.
The Grand London is Holding Sing to Win Contest - Karaoke Style!March 25, 2010Legends, the sequel to last years hit musical 'Twist and Shout: The British Invasion' is all set to rock The Grand starting April 20th. In anticipation, The Grand and 103.9FM are holding a special 'Sing to Win' karaoke contest. Enter to win a VIP Package to see this fun show.
BWW Interview: The Cast of Martin Crimp's 'The City'March 23, 2010Martin Crimp's internationally acclaimed production 'The City' opened in Toronto for its Canadian Premiere on Friday, March 19th, 2010. BWW was on hand to get interviews with all three cast members. They talk to us about what it is like being in this production, as well as the unique experience of being the first actors to present this work in Canada.
BWW Interview: My Mother's Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding's Lisa HornerMarch 20, 2010My Mother's Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding has taken Toronto by storm, starting as the surprise hit of last year's Fringe Festival and growing into a successful production that has had many extensions at The Panasonic Theatre. With a cast recording now available and another extension just announced, BWW sat down to chat with the Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Mom herself, the lovely Lisa Horner.
BWW Review: Rebecca Northan's 'Blind Date'March 17, 2010Rebecca Northan's wildly popular improv comedy Blind Date just finished a sold-out three week run as part of Harbourfront Centre's World Stage 2010 Season. Funny and charming, I had a wonderful time watching 'Mimi' woo her date of the evening! This is a little show with big potential, and I encourage all BWW readers to see it if they are ever given the chance. I suspect Ms. Northan could be Canada's own Carrie Bradshaw!
Photo Coverage: The World Premiere of Vampire HeartMarch 14, 2010In February, a new rock musical got its World Premiere in Sarnia, ON (just outside of Toronto) and BWW was on hand to watch the event unfold and report back about the history behind this new show. Vampire Heart - A Musical with Bite was fifteen years in the making, and quite an entertaining piece of theatre.
BWW Interview: 'Oh What A Lovely War's' Ins Choi March 9, 2010Soulpepper presents the first mainstage production to feature the 2010 Soulpepper Academy members - 'Oh What A Lovely War.' BWW had the opportunity to sit down and talk with two of the members of the new members of the prestigious Soulpepper Academy about the selection process, the experience of being in the Academy, and of course, the new production of the Broadway Classic 'Oh What A Lovely War.'
BWW Interview: 'Oh What A Lovely War's' Karen Rae March 7, 2010Soulpepper presents the first mainstage production to feature the 2010 Soulpepper Academy members - 'Oh What A Lovely War.' BWW had the opportunity to sit down and talk with two of the members of the new members of the prestigious Soulpepper Academy about the selection process, the experience of being in the Academy, and of course, the new production of the Broadway Classic 'Oh What A Lovely War.'