BWW Interview: The Toxic Avenger's Brittany Gray Talks Lloyd Kaufman and SlimeNovember 20, 2009The Toxic Avenger had its official opening Hallowen night at The Music Hall on the Danforth. Since then it has been delighting audience with its unique blend on music, humour and campy fun. BWW got the chance to sit down and talk with Brittany Gray about her role as Sarah, the blind librarian and object of 'Toxie's' love.
BWW INTERVIEWS: Creators of My Mother's Lesbian Jewish Wiccan WeddingNovember 15, 2009Currently playing at the Panasonic Theatre in Toronto, My Mother's Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding was a surprise smash hit at last year's Toronto Fringe Fest. Updated and extended, the show is delighting and surprising audiences every night. In this interview BWW talks with co-creators David Hein and Irene Carl Sankoff.
Andrea Martin to Launch TD Canadian Children's Book Week 11/14November 13, 2009Emmy and Tony Award Winner Andrea Martin will help launch TD Canadian Children's Book Week with a reading of the Mordecai Richler's Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang. A fun-filled event for the whole family, the reading will take place this Saturday, November 14th, 2009.
Andrea Martin to Launch TD Canadian Children's Book Week 11/14November 12, 2009Emmy and Tony Award Winner Andrea Martin will help launch TD Canadian Children's Book Week with a reading of the Mordecai Richler's Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang. A fun-filled event for the whole family, the reading will take place this Saturday, November 14th, 2009.
Adventures of a Broadway Baby in Toronto - November 9th, 2009November 11, 2009Watch this space for the latest updates on the world of Broadway right here in Toronto! The city has a ton to offer, you just have to know where to look. This week sadly didn't involve any trips, but lots of exciting stuff in the Toronto and London area, and more on the horizon!
BWW INTERVIEWS: THE SOUND OF MUSIC Star Elicia MacKenzieNovember 10, 2009BWW was recently on hand to interview the leads in the Toronto Production of the Sound of Music, which celebrated its 1 year Anniversary in Toronto not too long ago. The show just received its final extension, with tickets on sale until January 3rd, 2010. Here, we talk with Elicia MacKenzie(who plays Maria) about what it was like winning this coveted role on How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria? and the challenges associated with being in a long-running production.
Bill Cosby Brings his One Man Show to London for 1 Day Only!November 8, 2009Bill Cosby, a legendary entertainer who has been performing for decades, brings his one-man show to London's John Labatt Centre for one day only, and it's today! With two performances scheduled, this promises to be an exciting event!
AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY Opens in TorontoNovember 7, 2009The Tony Award Winning Play August: Osage County opened in Toronto on November 5th, 2009 to rave reviews. Playing for only ten short days, don't miss this opportunity to see one of Broadway's most celebrated plays as it graces the Canadian stage.
Toronto JERSEY BOYS Gets Extended to SpringNovember 3, 2009Toronto's Production of Jersey Boys just announced an extension through to March 21, 2010, the first day of Spring. The story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, this musical has been wowing Toronto audiences for almost a year and a half.
Adventues of a Broadway Baby in Toronto - November 3rd, 2009November 3, 2009Watch this space for the latest updates on the world of Broadway right here in Toronto! The city has a ton to offer, you just have to know where to look. This week involves a trip into the city to spend Halloween at the premiere of The Toxic Avenger...things are bound to get a little wild!
BWW Interview: Boys in the Photograph's Tony LePageOctober 29, 2009This week marks the end of the successful Toronto run of The Boys in the Photograph. The Andrew Lloyd Webber/Ben Elton musical about a group of Irish football players growing up during a tumultous time in their country has been playing at the Royal Alexandra Theatre since September 22nd. We had the chance to sit down and talk with Tony LePage, who plays John Kelly, the male lead.
Adventues of a Broadway Baby in Toronto - October 26th, 2009October 26, 2009Watch this space for the latest updates on the world of Broadway right here in Toronto! The city has a ton to offer, you just have to know where to look. First up is the story of a trip into the city to see Boys in the Photograph, the new Andrew Lloyd Webber musical that played in the UK and Europe under the title The Beautiful Game.
BWW Interview: Sound of Music's Burke MosesOctober 24, 2009BWW was recently on hand to interview the leads in the Toronto Production of the Sound of Music, which recently celebrated its 1 year Anniversary in Toronto. The show just received its final extension, with tickets on sale until January 3rd, 2009. Here, we talk with Burke Moses (who plays Captain Von Trapp) about the challenges associated with being in a long running production and about how he is enjoying being in Toronto.
BWW Interview: BOYS IN THE PHOTOGRAPH's Erica PeckOctober 14, 2009The new Ben Elton/Andrew Lloyd Webber Musical The Boys in the Photograph opened September 22nd at the Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto, and BWW was lucky enough to get an interview with Erica Peck, who plays the female lead in the show.