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Compagnie France Film Announces Premiere of MY ISLAND, MY HEART and the Grand Opening of Espace St-Denis' Studio-Cabaret
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2022
Intended to be launched in June but postponed as a result of a delay in the delivery of construction material, a new launch date has been set: The long-awaited and highly-anticipated opening of Espace St-Denis’ Studio-Cabaret will be September 8. Compagnie France Film is proud to co-produce the inaugural production with Les 7 Doigts, who are celebrating their 20th anniversary this year.
2022-2023 Season Announced For The OPCM
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2022
To celebrate the expected return of its audience, the Orchestre Philharmonique et Chœur des Mélomanes (OPCM) will present only grandiose lyrical masterpieces in 2022-2023.
Cirque Du Soleil Entertainment Group Celebrates A New Attendance Record
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2022
Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group ('Cirque du Soleil') is proud to announce that it has reached a new attendance record with close to 270,000 tickets sold for KOOZA, presented by Sun Life Global Investments, whose last performance is this Sunday in the Old Port of Montreal. After nearly 13 weeks and 115 performances, KOOZA will soon take its final bow in Montreal and then move to Gatineau, premiering on August 26.  
Festival JOAT Brings Street Dance To The Heart Of Quartier Des Spectacles
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2022
From August 31 to September 6, Festival JOAT will take over downtown Montréal, with a public program presented on the Place des Arts Esplanade, at Edifice 2-22, and at Club Soda.
Artist Celebrates The Beauty In Schizophrenia, Post-Covid Return To Life in THE FABULOUS BESTIARY Exhibition
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2022
Le Centre d'Apprentissage Parallèle de Montréal to present Alana Barrell's third solo exhibition, The Fabulous Bestiary.
Guelph Fringe Festival Presents BANJOKER Tony Molesworth
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2022
From Thursday August 4 through Saturday  August 6, international touring funny man Tony Molesworth returns to The Royal City for a 3 day run in the Guelph Fringe Festival with his one-man comedy and banjo shtick show titled 'BANJOKER'. Local music fans will remember him as the emcee of the popular annual Guelph BanjoFest.
World Premiere of HAMLET-911 to Begin Previews This Week at the Stratford Festival's Studio Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2022
Hamlet-911, a brand new play by famed Canadian author Ann-Marie MacDonald, begins previews at the Stratford Festival’s Studio Theatre on Thursday, July 28.
Jack Of All Trades and Danse Danse to Present THE JOAT FESTIVAL
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2022
Jack Of All Trades and Danse Danse has announced a brand new edition of JOAT Festival, an international street dance platform, which will take place for the first time at the Quartier des Spectacles, from August 31 to September 6.
Winners of Spring Intercultural Conversations Grant With The Cole Foundation Are Revealed
by Grace Cutler - July 12, 2022
Applications for the Cole Foundations Intercultural Conversations-Conversations Interculturelles (IC-CI) program are back to the same number as pre-Covid times; companies are planning ahead with business as usual.
Orchestre De La Francophonie Announces 2022 Season
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2022
After two years of online academy activities, the Orchestre de la francophonie (OF) is returning to its in-person educational mission from July 4 to July 29. This season, exceptionally, the OF is proposing a chamber music academy, with a progressive return to in-person events leading to a full orchestral academy in 2023.
Festival D'été De Québec Announces Additions To The Program
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2022
The BLEUFEU team has announced that programming for the 54th Festival d 'été de Québec (FEQ) is now complete.
Review: SIRE: A FATHER-DAUGHTER VAMPIRE STORY at Cafe Campus
by Tara McGowan-Ross - June 18, 2022
A near-death experience very nearly stops this reviewer from writing a rave.
Christina Beaudry-Cárdenas Wins The Oliver Jones Award at LE FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DE JAZZ DE MONTREAL
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2022
The freshly-minted Concordia University graduate and drummer presents a fusion of jazz and Peruvian music with her project Pizca, which features a mix of standards from both musical styles along with arrangements inspired by great legends and her own creations.
Jack Of All Trades and Danse Danse to Present THE JOAT FESTIVAL
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2022
Jack Of All Trades and Danse Danse has announced a brand new edition of JOAT Festival, an international street dance platform, which will take place for the first time at the Quartier des Spectacles, from August 31 to September 6.
BWW Review: THE ONE at Freestanding Room
by Tara McGowan-Ross - June 12, 2022
This artful delve into the alienation of modern dating is wise beyond its runtime.
Ballets Jazz Montréal Joins Selby/Artists MGMT
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2022
Selby/Artists MGMT has announced that Ballets Jazz Montréal has been signed for touring the company's new works as well as Dance Me based on the music and words of the legendary Leonard Cohen, and other proven audience favorites from the company's eclectic repertoire. 
Theatre Ouest End Presents A Premiere Digital Event STILL GOT SOMETHING TO SAY
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2022
What does 'old' mean? How does growing older often mean becoming the 'other'? How does ageism intersect with genderism, ableism, racialization, and socio-economic marginalization?
THE FAMILY CROW: A MURDER MYSTERY To Play FringeMTL After A Sold-Out Run At Orlando Fringe
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2022
After a sold-out run at the Orlando Fringe Festival, internationally celebrated puppeteer Adam Francis Proulx returns to FringeMTL with his unique brand of puppetry for grown-ups.
Boite À Musique Is Moving 30 Years Of History At 2222 Ontario East
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2022
La Boîte à musique (BAM), where it all began for a multitude of Quebec artists, musicians and bands, is undergoing a major rejuvenation process. Located in 2222 Ontario Street East for 30 years, the BAM is moving its offices to Cité 2000 and will be ready for the new school year.
The Dora Wasserman Yiddish Theatre Presents THE SAGES OF CHELM
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2022
Yiddish theatre is finally back on stage after its long pandemic “intermission”. The Segal Centre for Performing Arts is proud to present The Sages of Chelm by the Dora Wasserman Yiddish Theatre (DWYT).
Honour World Refugee Day and the Anniversary Of Canada's WW1 Internment Of Ukrainians With RUN NAWROCKI RUN
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2022
Acclaimed Montreal playwright/actor/musician Norman Nawrocki blends Canadian history, emigration, racism, wartime hysteria, Ukrainian folkloric medicinal rituals, music and legend together with family memoire into this compelling tale about hope, courage and resistance.
Black Theatre Workshop Announces Dian Marie Bridge as New Artistic Director
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2022
Black Theatre Workshop has announced the appointment of Dian Marie Bridge as the new Artistic Director of BTW. Dian is an award-winning theatre maker, writer, director and creative producer who holds a degree in Theatre Arts and Dramatic Literature from Brock University.
Programming Announced for FESTIVAL DES MUSICIENS DU MONDE'S 5TH EDITION
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2022
The Centre des Musiciens du Monde unveils the programming for the 5th edition of Festival des musiciens du monde, June 16 to 19, 2022, at the Saint-Enfant-Jésus du Mile-End church and at Lahaie park.
PSYCHO 6 Gets World Premiere at Teesri Duniya Theatre in June
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2022
Partially based on playwright/performer Oliver Koomsatira's lived personal experience, Psycho 6 tells the life-affecting story of millions of youth across cultures and social classes. This powerful, non-linear piece weaves together theatre, physical movement, mask work, dance and rap, over a layered, integral soundtrack.
Festival Bloomsday Montréal Celebrates 100 Years of ULYSSES Next Month
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2022
Festival Bloomsday Montréal is the largest Bloomsday Festival outside Dublin with events spread over six days. This year most events will be hybrid: accessible in person and/or online through Zoom livestreaming.

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