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Mark Andrew Lawrence Mark Andrew Lawrence began his broadcasting career as music director for St. Catharines radio station CHRE. After six years there and eight years at classical station CFMX, he created FRONT ROW CENTRE to supply theatre reviews and articles to magazines, newspapers, and broadcasters across the greater Toronto area. Mark Andrew Lawrence maintains an extensive collection of over 3,500 Broadway show recordings in all formats (78 RPM singles, 45 RPM album, 10 & 12-inch Lps, and Compact discs) dating back to the early years of the 20th century.




A CHORUS LINE returns to Toronto October 28 to November 30
October 22, 2008

David Mirvish is pleased to present the new production of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical A CHORUS LINE at the Canon Theatre for a strictly limited 5 week engagement. Performances begin October 28 running through November 30, 2008.

JERSEY BOYS Extends in Toronto Through 2/1; Gets All New Canadian Cast
October 20, 2008

This summer, Broadway¹s hottest musical made Canadian premiere electrifying audiences at the Toronto Centre for the Arts, extending twice and garnering extraordinary critical acclaim. Today, Dancap Productions Inc. and JERSEY BOYS are pleased to announce that the show will remain in Toronto! The show will extend through February 1, 2009 with a new Canadian cast, just in time for the holidays.

Acting Up Stage Seeking Young Musical Theatre Performers
September 30, 2008

Seeking the brightest performers of all styles of music-that's right-we want singers of rock, opera, pop, folk, etc.-under the age of 19 for a one night celebration of contemporary musical theatre.

Review 'A Streetcar Named Desire'
August 29, 2008

Beautifully intimate staging of Tennessee Williams' classic drama is rewarding in so many ways. * * * * * (OUT OF 5)

Review 'Fourplay'
August 29, 2008

Fly by Night Theatre presents a festival of four one-act plays. Two of the four are dazzling pieces and a third has promise in its premise. * * * 1/2 (OUT OF 5)

Review: 'Jersey Boys' in Toronto
August 26, 2008

Dancap's production of the 2006 Tony Award winning musical Jersey Boys is already a smash hit in Toronto. The production more than lives up to the advance hype. * * * * * (OUT OF 5)

Mirvish closes deal to buy Canon, Panasonic
August 29, 2008

Mirvish seals deal to buy the Canon (formerly Pantages) theatre and the Panasonic built on the site of the former New Yorker Theatre, just days after judge quashes DanCap's bid to block the sale.

Civic Light Opera Company to Present FANTASTICKS in Toronto
August 24, 2008

The Civic Light Opere Company proudly presents The Fantasticks for a 3-week run at Fairview Library Theatre.

Remain in Light, a New Theater Company Launches Summer Season in Toronto
August 16, 2008

Bold new theater company Remain in Light is set to showcase their range by mounting two edgy new interpretations of familiar shows, designed to capture the audience's imagination.

'Avenue Q' arrives in Toronto July 29
July 29, 2008

Dancap Productions presents Avenue Q from July 29 to August 31, 2008 at the Elgin Theatre, 189 Yonge Street (at Queen Street).

'Hamlet' musical set to rock Toronto...again!
July 23, 2008

This famous, or infamous, rock musical by Cliff Jones will be presented as a staged concert for three exclusive performances in Toronto on July 25-26 at the Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts.

'Avenue Q' arrives in Toronto July 29
July 16, 2008

Dancap Productions presents Avenue Q from July 29 to August 31, 2008 at the Elgin Theatre, 189 Yonge Street (at Queen Street).

Canadian Stage Company Issues Call for Directors
July 16, 2008

Canadian Stage Company initiative offers chance to helm 2009 CanStage TD Dream in High Park

'We Will Rock You' resumes performances in Toronto
July 16, 2008

WE WILL ROCK YOU READY TO ROCK THE STATE-OF-THE-ART PANASONIC THEATRE PERFORMANCES BEGIN JULY 16, 2008

Review: 'FOOTLOOSE'
June 10, 2008

A new theatre company debuts in Toronto with a livele production of FOOTLOOSE. Though the show itself will never rank as a classic, it is entertaining. * * * 1/2 (OUT OF 5)

Review: Civic Light Opera's 'Kismet'
June 5, 2008

Civic Light Opera wraps up their season with a production of KISMET that is fast, funny and beautifully sung. * * * * * (OUT OF 5)

Review: 'My Fair Lady'
May 15, 2008

A dazzling new production of Lerner and Loewe's Broadway classic relights the long dark main stage at Toronto Centre for the Arts. * * * * * (OUT OF 5)

Review: 'An Italian Straw Hat'
May 15, 2008

Stage Centre Productions offers a lively, entertaining staging of the popular French farce. * * * 1/2 (OUT OF 5)

Review: 'Canadian Explosion'
May 15, 2008

Stage West's latest revue celebrates Canadian pop music from 1956 to the present. The energetic cast and the slick production values make for a highly enjoyable evening. * * * * (OUT OF 5)

This week on FRONT ROW CENTRE
May 15, 2008

Starting this Sunday FRONT ROW CENTRE moves to a new, higher profile time slot.



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