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BWW Review: JOHN & JEN Touches Hearts at Imagine Performing Arts
by Vicki Trask on March 19, 2019 in Calgary John & Jen is not a musical I had a lot of (re: any) familiarity with. It's a 1996 Off-Broadway musical from the mind of Andrew Lippa and Tom Greenwald that never quite reached the same notoriety as some of their other works. But, in the words of director Darryl Lindenbach, this show is a labor of love. 23 years after directing the Canadian Premiere of this two-hander musical, Lindenbach is back to bring these siblings to the modern Calgary stage. (more...) 
Sled Island Music & Arts Festival Announces Second Wave of Artists
by TV News Desk on March 19, 2019 in Calgary The Sled Island Music & Arts Festival is thrilled to announce its second wave of 2019 artists. The annual festival presents a thoughtfully-chosen lineup of music, comedy, film and art in more than 30 venues across Calgary, Alberta each June. The artists announced today represent just a sample of the 250+ bands that will descend on the festival from June 19-23, 2019. (more...) 
THE NEW CANADIAN CURLING CLUB Breaks Alberta Theatre Projects Box Office Record
by Vicki Trask on March 19, 2019 in Calgary Alberta Theatre Projects announced yesterday that The New Canadian Curling Club has officially become the highest-grossing play in single ticket sales for a non-holiday production in the company's 48-year history, eclipsing a mark previously set by the 2010 production of Ronnie Burkett's Billy Twinkle: Requiem for a Golden Boy. (more...) 
A DOLL'S HOUSE: WILD ROSE Announced At DIY Theatre
by BWW News Desk on March 14, 2019 in Calgary After first premiering 140 years ago, local Calgary company DIY Theatre is thrilled to present a refreshed version of Isben's classic, with an exciting Alberta twist. A Doll's House: Wild Rose runs from April 5 - 13, 2019 at Motel Theatre in Arts Commons. (more...) 
Global Roundup 3/14: Britney Musical Comes To Chicago, Alice Ripley in INTO THE WOODS, DIANA Reviews, and More!
by BWW Special on March 15, 2019 in Calgary BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature the new Britney Spears Musical, Alice Ripley in INTO THE WOODS, review for Diana in California, the CATS film and more! (more...) 
Lonny Price Will Direct Canadian Prom Musical THE LOUDER WE GET at Theatre Calgary
by BWW News Desk on March 14, 2019 in Calgary BroadwayWorld has learned that Lonny Price will direct a production of the musical THE LOUDER WE GET at Theatre Calgary as part of their 2019/2020 season. The musical features a book by Kent Staines, Lyrics by Akiva Romer-Segal and music by Colleen Dauncey. (more...) 
Theatre Calgary's Stafford Arima Announces 2019-20 Season of Compelling Stories Highlighting Calgary Artists
by Vicki Trask on March 13, 2019 in Calgary Continuing our commitment to utilizing Calgary's rich acting and creative talent, this season will see us go on a journey from farce to greed, from a 'humbug' to a prom, and from a prep-school to a meeting of legends. Our stage will be filled with shows that both resonate and delight, and will include a significant number of Calgary actors, designers, and play-wrights. (more...) 
Vertigo Theatre Announces 2019-2020 Season of Mystery
by Vicki Trask on March 12, 2019 in Calgary "A diabolical psychological thriller. A rollicking detective story. A bone chilling ghost story. A neo-noir conspiracy drama. A madcap whodunnit. This season will see Vertigo continuing to explore the range of what mystery theatre has to offer.' (more...)
Edmonton's Shadow Theatre Announces 2019-2020 Theatre Season
by BWW News Desk on March 12, 2019 in Calgary Edmonton's Shadow Theatre has announced their 2019-2020 Theatre Season. (more...) 
BWW Review: THE NEW CANADIAN CURLING CLUB at Alberta Theatre Projects Falls Flat on the Ice
by Vicki Trask on March 12, 2019 in Calgary As the closer to Alberta Theatre Project's 2018/2019 season - and coming off of the announcement in August of 2018 to exchange this show for another - all eyes were on The New Canadian Curling Club...Directed by Artistic Director Darcy Evans, this two act play set the goal of diversity and inclusive storytelling and I don't think it follows through. (more...) ![BWW Review: [TITLE OF SHOW] is an Absolute Rice Krispie Treat at Birnton Theatricals](https://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic10/2002004FBE03D7-E462-429E-A064481144A94EB5.jpg)
BWW Review: [TITLE OF SHOW] is an Absolute Rice Krispie Treat at Birnton Theatricals
by Vicki Trask on March 08, 2019 in Calgary Four chairs and a keyboard are all you need to create a fantastic, original musical about how to create a fantastic, original musical. 15 years after the original premiere of [title of show], Birnton Theatricals has brought these two nobodies in New York to the Calgary stage. (more...)
Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 3/8 - BRIDGES, GHOST, CATS, and More!
by BWW Special on March 08, 2019 in Calgary BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature BRIDGES, GHOST, CATS, and More! (more...) 
Alberta Theatre Projects Closes Its 2018/19 Season On The Button With THE NEW CANADIAN CURLING CLUB
by Vicki Trask on March 04, 2019 in Calgary Opening March 5 and running until March 23, Alberta Theatre Projects will present the fifth and final show of its 2018/19 season, The New Canadian Curling Club, in the Martha Cohen Theatre at Arts Commons. Written by Canadian playwright Mark Crawford and directed by ATP's Executive & Artistic Director Darcy Evans, The New Canadian Curling Club is a hilarious and inspiring reminder of what it means to be Canadian. (more...) 
Vertigo Theatre Presents Canadian Premiere of MIGHT AS WELL BE DEAD
by Vicki Trask on March 04, 2019 in Calgary Vertigo Theatre continues its 2018-2019 season with MIGHT AS WELL BE DEAD: A NERO WOLFE MYSTERY, by Joseph Goodrich, March 16-April 14, 2019. (more...)
Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 3/1 - HARRY POTTER, FOLLIES, and More!
by BWW Special on March 01, 2019 in Calgary BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature Harry Potter, Follies, and more! (more...) 
Vertigo Theatre Presents a Reimagined Classic in HAMLET: A GHOST STORY
by Vicki Trask on February 28, 2019 in Calgary Rediscover the spirit of Shakespeare's most famous play. This tale is a ghost story, detective story and revenge story all rolled into one classic plot. Following the smash hit success of Macbeth, The Shakespeare Company and Hit+Myth team up again for another macabre re-imagining of the one of the Bard's greatest works. (more...) 
BWW Interview: Alberta Theatre Project's Darcy Evans Talks About The New Canadian Curling Club
by Vicki Trask on February 26, 2019 in Calgary In anticipation of the opening night of The New Canadian Curling Club by Mark Crawford at Alberta Theatre Projects, I sat down with director Darcy Evans to talk about the show, Canada, and the importance of community. (more...)
Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 2/22 - DEAR EVAN HANSEN, 9 TO 5 and More!
by BWW Special on February 22, 2019 in Calgary BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature DEAR EVAN HANSEN, 9 TO 5 and More!! (more...) 
BWW Review: Stage West's DRINKING HABITS 2 is Easy to Swallow
by Vicki Trask on February 21, 2019 in Calgary A sequel to the Tom Smith farce previously produced by Stage West in 2017, we return to the Convent of the Sisters of Perpetual Sewing not long after the events of the first show and find that things have settled down. A hypnotism, a few magic tricks, and a visit from the Holy Mother herself lead to 90-minutes of hilarious hijinks and misunderstandings. Packed with physical gags and entertaining puns, Drinking Habits 2 is just plain fun. (more...)
Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 2/15 - MY VERY OWN BRITISH INVASION, THE MUSIC MAN, and More!
by BWW Special on February 15, 2019 in Calgary BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature MY VERY OWN BRITISH INVASION, THE MUSIC MAN, and More! (more...) 
BWW Interview: 22-Year-Old Artistic Director Alex Bergen Lays it BARE
by Vicki Trask on February 14, 2019 in Calgary In the run-up to opening night of his company's inaugural show, local artist Alex Bergen sat down with me to have a chat about The Honest Collective, Calgary's LGBTQ+ and theatre communities, and his history with Bare: A Pop Opera. (more...)
Making Treaty 7 Proudly Presents OKOTOKS
by BWW News Desk on February 07, 2019 in Calgary Making Treaty 7 Cultural Society is proud to present OKOTOKS, a story of survival and resilience that will leave you breathless, from February 26th and 27th, 2019, at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. (more...)
Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 2/8 - RENT, HELLO DOLLY, EVER AFTER, and More!
by BWW Special on February 08, 2019 in Calgary BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature RENT, HELLO DOLLY, EVER AFTER, and More! (more...) 
BWW Interview: Singers Unite! Learn About Australian Discovery
Orchestra's Global Vocal Competition!
by BWW News Desk on February 06, 2019 in Calgary The Australian Discovery Orchestra, the world's first solely digital streaming orchestra, has just launched 16 STORIES - a worldwide online vocal competition. (more...) 
Alberta Theatre Projects Announces Their 2019/2020 Season
by Vicki Trask on February 05, 2019 in Calgary The new season includes a world premiere, two hot-button dramas, a classic children's fantasy, a rock concert/music-theatre mash-up, and a party you won't want to miss. Alberta Theatre Projects announced their 48th season line-up that will run from September 2019 to May 2020. With a return to a six-play season and longer show runs, the season is the first programmed by ATP's Executive and Artistic Director Darcy Evans. (more...) |
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