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Blue Metropolis Will Stream LIFE...AS A SONG
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2021
Blue Metropolis Foundation, with the support of Canadian Heritage, presents Life… as a Song, a bilingual, original performance that brings together contemporary poetry and classic songs from the Quebec and Canadian repertoires.
Louise And Sophie Desmarais Provide Financial Support For The Artistic Vision Of The OM
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2021
Just hours before its season-opener concert, the Orchestre Métropolitain (OM) has received a donation of an unprecedented generosity from Louise and Sophie Desmarais. Donating a total of $2.5 million over 10 years to support the vision of the Orchestre and its conductor, they have become Artistic Development Patrons of the OM.
YEV Runs This October at Scapegoat Carnivale At Les Maisons De La Culture
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2021
See for the first time or re-live the experience of this tour de force performance. Scapegoat Carnivale, in collaboration with the Conseil des arts de Montréal en tournée, is honoured to remount the award winning one-act play YEV, about the unusual relationships between a Siberian hermit, a McGill biology student and a retired Russian geologist.
Jeunesses Musicales Canada Presents LES PÊCHEURS DE PERLES
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2021
Jeunesses Musicales Canada (JM Canada), in collaboration with the Centre de créativité du Gesù, presents Georges Bizet's Les Pêcheurs de perles  (The Pearl Fishers) on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at 8 p.m.
Submit Nominations For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Montreal Awards
by BWW Staff - September 23, 2021
The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites! Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31.
Black Theatre Workshop Artistic Director Steps Down
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2021
Black Theatre Workshop announces that after ten years as Artistic Director of BTW, Quincy Armorer will be stepping down. Leaving behind an impressive footprint, Mr. Armorer will be setting his sights on new artistic and educational projects.
The Orchestre De L'Agora Presents A Series Of Chamber Music Concerts
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2021
For the first time ever, the Orchestre de l'Agora presents a series of chamber music concerts. The OA's Série Amalgames will take place on Fridays: September 17, October 1, October 8 and October 15, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. The venue for the series is Kin Experience.
The Festival De Lanaudière Commissions Two Works By Composer Samy Moussa
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2021
In a gesture that strengthens its commitment to today's creators, the Festival de Lanaudière has joined forces for the first time in its history with the Vienna Philharmonic, Dutch National Opera & Ballet and Norwegian Opera & Ballet to commission two works by Quebec composer and conductor Samy Moussa.
JM Canada to Present Virtual Concert MOMENTS MUSICAUX
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2021
In keeping with its tradition of uncovering young talent, Jeunesses Musicales Canada (JM Canada) will present Moments musicaux, a virtual concert series featuring 10 Canadian artists and ensembles.
Nominations Open For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Montreal Awards; Including Streaming, In-Person & More!
by BWW Awards - September 07, 2021
Nominations are now open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Montreal Awards! Streaming theatre, in-person, and more are included. Deadline for submissions is October 31st, 2021.
La Chapelle Scènes Contemporaines Announces 2021-22 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2021
La Chapelle Scènes Contemporaines has unveiled its 31st season.
The Segal Centre Turns Off The Ghost Light With 2021-2022 Theatre Season
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2021
The Segal Centre for Performing Arts announced today their 2021-2022 theatre season which includes three wildly unique, brand-new musicals and the return of two audience favourites. 
BACKS BOXES TOWELS By Maria Kefirova Will Kick Off MAI's 2021-22 Season
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2021
A knowledgeable person stated that the work Packaging/Wrapping by Christo and Jeanne-Claude, artists known for their large-scale, site-specific environmental installations, was a sort of premonition for the fact that in the centre of our existence there is nothing but emptiness. Maria Kefirova is not sure about that.
Side Door Launches 'Back To Live' Program, Offering Subsidies For Live And Virtual Shows Hosted In Unique Spaces
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2021
Side Door, the 'any space is a venue' marketplace platform for the arts, is launching BACK TO LIVE with Side Door, a new support program designed to increase live performance spaces by supporting existing spaces and helping first-time hosts get started.
Jeunesses Musicales Canada Will Launch Moments Musicaux
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2021
Recorded at JM Canada's André Bourbeau House and broadcast between August 20 and September 10, 2021, at 10:30am, these select 40-minute concerts will be available for free in the Media Library section of the organization's website. People will then be able to listen to their favourite artists for a year.
Festival International de Jazz de Montreal Unveils the First Stars of its 41st Edition
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2021
National treasure Daniel Lanois will perform songs from his latest album, Heavy Sun, as well as a fine selection of hits from his impressive repertoire. Contemporary soul and R&B's rising star Charlotte Day Wilson will preview songs from her debut album, Alpha, released last month. As for Ranee Lee, she will present a concert that pays tribute to female vocal jazz legends. Let's also mention that renowned Montreal jazz pianist François Bourassa will celebrate the 25th anniversary of his eponymous quartet which also includes Guy Boisvert on bass, André Leroux on saxophone and Guillaume Pilote on drums.
National Ballet of Canada Announces Outdoor Residency at Harbourfront Centre
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2021
Barry Hughson, Executive Director of The National Ballet of Canada, today announced the free programming that will be offered during Sharing the Stage, a residency at Harbourfront Centre, August 9 – 29, 2021.
Festival de Lanaudière Announces Lineup For Third Weekend
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2021
Check out the full upcoming lineup and learn more about the festival!
Photos: First Look at A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Stratford Festival
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2021
Spellbound lovers, quarrelling fairies, tradesmen with a fervour for amateur theatricals: they’re all mixed up together in the surreal world of Shakespeare’s great comedy of dreaming and desire.
The Festival de Lanaudière Kicks Off This Week
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2021
After a long absence of 17 months from the live stage, Kent Nagano will conduct the OSM joined by soprano Hélène Guilmette in a distinctive concert: Gustav Mahler's sublime Fourth Symphony, alive with the poetic and mysterious wonders of a child's imagination, conjuring Heaven.
Stars Of Québec@EdFringe Virtual Showcase Announced
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2021
The platform goes live today where audiences can start to browse the shows in more detail and buy tickets. Learn more here!
Image+nation Culture Queer Inaugurates The First I+N StoryLab Queer Scriptwriting Project
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2021
image+nation culture queer launches I+N StoryLab / histoires queer contemporaines queer scriptwriting project in partnership with Telefilm Canada Montreal, July 6, 2021 - Under its new banner and enlarged outreach scope, image+nation culture queer is pleased to inaugurate the first I+N StoryLab / histoires queer contemporaines in partnership with Telefilm Canada.
Blind Tiger Invites Participants From All Over BC for THE WELCOME 2021
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2021
In their most ambitious and far-reaching Welcome to date, this summer Blind Tiger Comedy is inviting hundreds of people from communities that are underrepresented in comedy to try classes for the first time completely free of charge. Effective immediately, people who are interested in trying improv or sketch comedy classes may register for free if they:
BWW Review: THE BOX at Studio Hydro-Quebec Monument-National
by Tara McGowan-Ross - June 19, 2021
The Nils Svensson Carell-penned breakup drama is well-acted, funny, and very deep for its short length.
Challenge Met For The Virtual Edition Of CINARS WEB
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2021
In total, 869 participants from some fifty countries or so met at this major international conference, including 285 presenters, 339 exhibitors and 245 observers. And there was no shortage of opportunities for exchange and discovery: a total of thirteen activities punctuated the four days, and 860 shows and projects were presented.

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