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Festival de Lanaudière Connected Was a Grand Success
by BWW News Desk on August 12, 2020 in Montreal

 The first ?"connected?" edition of Festival de Lanaudière, which took place from July 10 to August 9, garnered a highly positive public response with more than 54,482 viewings. The virtual formula was unprecedented in the Festival's history and featured fourteen major concerts from the Festival's and Société Radio-Canada's video archives, as well as an exclusive recital by pianist Charles Richard-Hamelin and four movies in which music holds a prominent place.

Centre Des Musiciens Du Monde Presents INTIMATE CONCERTS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE
by BWW News Desk on August 10, 2020 in Montreal

The Centre des musiciens du monde is preparing to reopen! The Centre is launching its new season under the sign of hope, with the series Intimate Concerts from Around the World ('Concerts intimes des quatre coins du monde'): live, free and friendly musical events!

Vogue Theatre in Chatham Destroyed in a Fire
by BWW News Desk on August 10, 2020 in Montreal

A fire that took place this weekend in Chatham has damaged multiple buildings including the Vogue Theatre.

Available Now: Liz Callaway & Seth Rudetsky Duet on 'What Could Be Better'
by BWW News Desk on August 10, 2020 in Montreal

Liz Callaway's performance as part of The Seth Concert Series, re-airs today at 3 PM ET and is now available On Demand. Watch Liz and Seth duet on 'What Could Be Better' from Baby in this exclusive clip!

2020 Azrieli Music Prizes Gala Concert Features Four World Premieres
by BWW News Desk on August 06, 2020 in Montreal

The Azrieli Foundation presents its biennial Azrieli Music Prizes (AMP) Gala Concert on October 22, 2020 at 8:00 PM ET featuring world premieres by the three 2020 AMP Laureates. The concert will be livestreamed by the world's leading classical music channel, Medici TV, and on Azrieli Music Prizes' Facebook page, free for all to enjoy.

Follow Our Student Blog Instagram Account!
by BWW News Desk on August 05, 2020 in Montreal

We're highlighting our student bloggers on Instagram!

Cole Foundation's Intercultural Conversations- Conversations Interculturelles Grant Winners Announced
by BWW News Desk on August 04, 2020 in Montreal

With diversity in all its facets at the core of the Cole Foundation's Intercultural Conversations-Conversations Interculturelles (IC-CI) programme, Foundation President and Chairman Barry Cole has announced the latest round of grant winners.

Birdland Brings Concert Series To BWW; Von Essen, Vosk, Rockwell, Leung, Szot & More
by BWW News Desk on August 04, 2020 in Montreal

Each concert will kick off with a live premiere event, featuring a special chat (which will include the performer) and will then be on-demand for 30 days on BroadwayWorld Events.

Quebec's SHAZAMSERIES To Double Public Capacity Following Opening Night Success
by BWW News Desk on August 03, 2020 in Montreal

During the COVID-affected summer, live happenings have been in pretty short supply BUT behind the scenes, the organizers at Shazama?'Quebec's quirkiest outdoor showcase of music and performing artsa?'have been hard at work to offer culture-thirsty crowds a twist on their beloved summer gathering (...safely, with thoroughly-washed hands, and at the requisite social distances of course!!)

The PSC Theatre Presents SKITS FROM THE CAROL BURNETT SHOW
by BWW News Desk on August 02, 2020 in Montreal

Like so much else, the PSC Community Theatre has not been able to access rehearsal, or play space, due to the health crisis. However, over many weeks, actors have indeed been rehearsing via Zoom, to bring you a fun on-line production called Skits from the Carol Burnett Show!

Stephanie J. Block, Rachel Bay Jones, & Liz Callaway Will Join Seth Rudetsky For LIVE Concerts
by BWW News Desk on July 28, 2020 in Montreal

Producer Mark Cortale announced today that award-winning stars of the stage and screen Liz Callaway, Stephanie J. Block, and Rachel Bay Jones will join the line-up of talent slated to participate in The Seth Concert Series, the weekly virtual series based on Seth Rudetsky's international Broadway series that began at The Art House in Provincetown.

ShazamFest Presents: A Series Of Online Performances From July 25 To September 5
by BWW News Desk on July 24, 2020 in Montreal

During the COVID-affected summer, live happenings have been in pretty short supply BUT behind the scenes, the organizers at Shazama?"Quebec's quirkiest outdoor showcase of music and performing artsa?"have been hard at work to offer culture-thirsty crowds a twist on their beloved summer gathering (...safely, with thoroughly-washed hands, and at the requisite social distances of course!!)

Save 10% On Online Acting, Singing, And Dancing Classes
by BWW Staff on July 23, 2020 in Montreal

BroadwayWorld and The Institute for American Musical Theatre have joined forces to bring online triple threat classes to students around the world. Now, for a limited time only, you can save 10% with our summer sale! Freshening up those triple threat skills is a great way to get ready to go back to school or get a leg up in the audition room.

9 Megan Hilty Videos We Can't Get Enough Of!
by BWW News Desk on July 23, 2020 in Montreal

Megan Hilty is stopping by The Seth Concert Series this weekend and we wanted to look back at some of our favorite past performances of hers!

QUIZ: Create a Broadway Playlist for an Album Recommendation!
by BWW News Desk on July 21, 2020 in Montreal

From the best opening numbers to that dazzling 11 o'clock number... create a Broadway playlist for an Off-Broadway album recommendation!

Lena Hall Announces OBSESSED: ALANIS MORISSETTE Live Streaming Concert 8/14
by BWW News Desk on July 20, 2020 in Montreal

Lena Hall announced today a new concert, OBSESSED: ALANIS MORISSETTE, coming to BroadwayWorld Events on August 14th at 9PM ET. Audiences will have the option of a VIP concert experience, joining Hall on zoom for the event as well as an additional post show performance/virtual meet & greet.

Watch Norm Lewis & Seth Rudetsky Live In Concert On Demand
by BWW News Desk on July 22, 2020 in Montreal

Hosted by beloved musical director and Sirius XM Star Seth Rudetsky, Norm Lewis's live concert is now available on demand for a limited time only, through August 5th!

VIDEO: Lyric Theatre Singers Release New Music Video
by BWW News Desk on July 16, 2020 in Montreal

The Lyric Theatre Singers recently released another music video, the second in a series of four they are recording in isolation and posting on Facebook and YouTube in lieu of the annual June Broadway revue, cancelled due to the pandemic.

QUIZ: How Well Do You Know Your Broadway Fonts?
by BWW News Desk on July 13, 2020 in Montreal

How well do you know your Broadway fonts? Take our quiz to find out if you can figure out the show from the font!

The Montreal Symphony Orchestra Will Perform Drive-In Open-Air Concert at Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport
by BWW News Desk on July 11, 2020 in Montreal

The Montreal Symphony Orchestra will be taking to an open-air stage called Classical Flight at Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport on August 5.

QUIZ: Spend a Day at North Shore High and We'll Tell You Which Mean Girls' Plastic You're Most Like!
by BWW News Desk on July 10, 2020 in Montreal

Are you a Cady, Regina, Karen, or Gretchen? Take our quiz to find out which of the North Shore plastics are you!

VIDEO: Montreal Symphony Orchestra Performs Outdoor Pop-Up Shows
by BWW News Desk on July 10, 2020 in Montreal

According to CTV News, the Montreal Symphony Orchestra will perform 60 outdoor pop-up shows across the city in the coming weeks.

Cirque du Soleil Keeps Fans Connected Through CIRQUECONNECT
by BWW News Desk on July 09, 2020 in Montreal

Since 1984, Cirque du Soleil has been creating some of the world's most awe-inspiring live entertainment experiences. The company is now reinventing its own art form beyond live entertainment with the recent launch of CirqueConnect, its digital content hub.

Danse Danse Cancels NELKEN By Pina Bausch
by BWW News Desk on July 09, 2020 in Montreal

Danse Danse has been forced to cancel the much-anticipated performances of Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch's masterpiece, Nelken (September 30 to October 3, 2020).

QUIZ: Attend the Winter's Ball --Which Hamilton Star Is Your Date?
by BWW News Desk on July 08, 2020 in Montreal

We're going back to 1780 for A Winter's Ball (you know, where the Schuyler Sisters are the envy of all?) for our latest Hamilton quiz!