Sondheim in September: Special Series of Concerts in TorontoAugust 28, 2009Sondheim in September. a charity event benefiting The Actors Fund Of Canada, will be presented at Metropolitan Community Church, 115 Simpson Avenue, Toronto on Monday September 21, Monday September 28 and Monday October 5. Tickets for each program are $25 or buy all 3 for $60. Available online at www.sondheiminseptember.com or by calling Ticketline: (647) 367-8477.
Review: 'The Facebook Musical'August 21, 2009A new musical opened in Toronto for a limited run this week, and the score reveals a major new talent. Jonathan Blankenstein, though still a University student has created the book, music and lyrics for The Facebook Musical. It?s onstage in the Berkeley Street upstairs theatre through Saturday.
* * * * (OUT OF 5
Review: 'bare' at Hart House TheatreJuly 22, 2009Canadian premiere of this cult musical proves to be a generally solid production. Expect sold out performances as word gets out on this one.
Mirvish Extends 'Sound of Music' Through 6/28June 28, 2009The Hills Have Never Been More Alive - the lavish new production of the timeless classic THE SOUND OF MUSIC is extending its Toronto engagement through June 28, 2009 with 200,000 more tickets. Tickets for this new booking period go on sale Monday February 2nd.
'Hey Marilyn" to be given a limited run in TorontoJune 15, 2009Following last season?s successful production of Cliff Jones? SOMETHING?S ROCKIN? IN DENMARK, capricorn 9 productions is proud to present Cliff Jones? landmark musical HEY MARILYN
at the Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, from June 18-26. (7 performances only!)
Review 'A Class Act' at Toronto 's Civic Light OperaJune 3, 2009The Civic Light Opera Company's Toronto premiere production of A Class Act affords a chance to get to know some of Ed Kleban's catalogue. It is a catalogue filled with eloquent songs, and production that is exceptionally well acted and sung.
* * * * * (OUT OF 5)
Review: 'The Producers' at Stage West Dinner TheatreJune 3, 2009Stage West Dinner theatre offers a downsized version of the Tony winning Broadway hit. Where it works it is due to the strength of the material and the commitment of the performers. The result is still funny and entertaining, but will leave some wondering what all the hullabaloo was about when the show played on Broadway.
* * * 1/2 (OUT OF 5)