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BJM Unveils Their New Creation November 2 At Place Des Arts
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2021
Hot off the immense success of Dance Me, dedicated to the works of Leonard Cohen (which, itself, generated 150,000 tickets sold, 160 performances in 11 countries) director Eric Jean returns to BJM for a new show featuring the music of yet another renowned Montreal composer: VANISHING MELODIES - Music by Patrick Watson is a contemporary ballet that finds its roots at the heart of the music of the celebrated musician, composer and performer whose poetic evocation is hailed on all stages of the world.
Live Theatre Returns: Infinithéâtre Announces Season 21/22
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2021
The Infinithéâtre team is ready to get back to sharing provocative and inspiring stories… LIVE! Zach Fraser, in his first season as Infini's Artistic Director, is honoured to announce the company's 24th year of producing relevant theatre that explores and reflects the issues, challenges and possibilities of contemporary Québec. On offer is an eclectic mix of styles and voices that all in some way touch the theme, 'Breaking Down Barriers'.
Live Theatre Returns to Infinithéâtre for 2021-2022 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2021
The Infinithéâtre will be getting back to sharing provocative and inspiring stories... LIVE! Zach Fraser, in his first season as Infini's Artistic Director, is honoured to announce the company's 24th year of producing relevant theatre that explores and reflects the issues, challenges and possibilities of contemporary Québec.
Cinars Maintains the Link Between Creators and Presenters in a 100% Virtual Edition
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2021
This spring, CINARS is offering a virtual conference in order to continue enabling international artistic encounters and also maintain the links between creators and presenters. Online from May 25th to 28th, 2021.
Alexandra Damiani Named Artistic Director Of BJM-Les Ballets Jazz De Montréal
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2021
Marie-Joëlle Tremblay, General Manager, and the entire board of directors of BJM-Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal have announced the appointment of Alexandra Damiani as the company's new Artistic Director. 
Shaw Festival Shifts Start of 2021 Season to July
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2021
As Ontario remains under a provincewide emergency and stay-at-home order, the Shaw Festival is now forced to delay the start of the 2021 season to early July. Early performances of Charley's Aunt and the full run of The Devil’s Disciple will now move to new outdoor venues.
CMIM Piano Edition Announces Semifinal Performance Order
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2021
The Concours musical international de Montréal unveiled the order of performance for the semi-final recitals. For the 26 participating pianists, their scheduled performance time represents THE moment when the Concours musical international de Montréal audience can finally bear witness to the extent of the work they have invested in their art over the years.
La Chapelle Presents Repeat Performances of A USER'S GUIDE TO AUTHENTICITY IS A FEELING
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2021
La Chapelle Scènes Contemporaines has announced two A User's Guide To Authenticity Is a Feeling's performances May 17 and 18, 2021.
Ange Loft and the Talking Treaties Tio'tia:ke Collective Announced as Centaur Theatre's First Indigenous Artist-In-Residence
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2021
After circulating an appeal for submissions to Indigenous artists in January 2021, Centaur Theatre is extremely proud to announce Ange Loft and the Talking Treaties Tio'tia:ke Collective as its first Indigenous Artist Residency, supported in part by the Conseil des arts de Montréal (CAM).
Tableau D'hôte Theatre to Present World Premiere of Mishka Lavigne's SHORELINES
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2021
Shorelines, which will be presented as of this June, is to be publicly performed at Espace Ethel, a former parking garage in the heart of Verdun that is being reimagined as a new communal public space.
Concours Musical International De Montréal Announces 19th Piano Competition
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2021
From April 26 – May 14, the Concours Musical International de Montréal (CMIM) will hold its triennial piano edition in a virtual format after a one-year postponement due to COVID-19. 
Blue Metropolis Announces Springtime Festivals
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2021
Starting April 24 and running until May 2, the spring programming of the 23rd Blue Metropolis International Literary Festival will be in full swing, along with the TD-Blue Metropolis Children's Festival.
Hairy Tease Productions Presents KISS THE MOON, KISS THE SUN
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2021
Hairy Tease Productions has announced its production of Norm Foster's KISS THE MOON, KISS THE SUN, running for 8 performances at theatre l'Escaouette.
Geordie Theatre Announces The World Premiere Of VIRGINIA WOLF
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2021
Wrapping up Geordie's 40th milestone season is the anticipated world premiere of Virginia Wolf by the accomplished and multifaceted playwright Cole Lewis.  Adapted from the Governor-General award-winning children's story by Kyo Maclear, this timely piece opens up a much-needed conversation about mental health among youth.
La Chapelle Reopens To The Public This Friday, March 26
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2021
La Chapelle is very pleased to announce its reopening to the public starting this Friday, March 26, 2021. This marks the continuation of a 30th season that was somewhat challenged by the pandemic, but whose initial program has been maintained, split between public performances and shows transformed into creative residencies.
BLUE METROPOLIS LITERARY FESTIVAL Returns April 24
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2021
From April 24 to May 2 the Blue Metropolis International Literary Festival will open its virtual doors for the spring 2021 program, including the TD-Blue Metropolis Children's Festival.
First Annual THE-WRITE-STUFF Playwriting Competition For Youth
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2021
New this season and in keeping with the company's mandate, Infinithéâtre Artistic Director Zach Fraser and Oren Safdie, Head of New Play Development, have announced the creation of The-Write-Stuff playwriting competition for youth, to be awarded annually to the best new play by an emerging writer aged 12-18. The winner will receive $500; submissions open April 1, 2021.
National Theatre School Of Canada Announces 2021 Gascon-Thomas Award Recipients
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2021
The 2021 National Theatre School of Canada's (NTS) Gascon-Thomas Awards ceremony will be presented online this Friday, March 19, at 6 P.M.
MOB Remount Inaugurates Centaur Theatre's Reopening
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2021
Centaur Theatre has announces that with the Quebec government's recent decision to reopen theatres, it is proceeding with the remount of Catherine-Anne Toupin's MOB, the hit play that was interrupted by Covid-19 more than a year ago.
Montreal's Geordie Theatre Bids Adieu To Mike Payette
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2021
Geordie Theatre, Montreal's renowned theatre for young audiences, announces that Artistic and Executive Director Mike Payette will take on a new role as Artistic Director of Toronto's Tarragon Theatre. He will begin the transition in September 2021 and leave Geordie Theatre in January 2022.
The Segal Centre For Performing Arts Presents A Reading Of BEHAVIOUR, A Playwrights' Workshop Montreal Production
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2021
Playwrights' Workshop Montréal and the Segal Centre for Performing Arts has announced the theatrical reading of Behaviour, an exploration of gender, power, labour, and abuse.
MNM Festival Free Webcast Extended Through 15 August 2021
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2021
The 10th edition of the MNM festival has just ended on a high note, with concerts both live and recorded, attended by thousands of Internet users. This first online version of the festival received enthusiastic responses and was relayed on social networks, thus creating a moment of sharing and enthusiasm beyond borders, in keeping with the festival's theme.
Vox Aeterna Presents FESTIVAL DE LA VOIX 2021 8th Edition
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2021
The annual Festival de la Voix presented by Vox Aeterna is back, now in its 8th year. Events will be online, allowing outstanding artists to be enjoyed by audiences everywhere between Sunday, March 14 and Saturday, April 10.
Jeunesses Musicales Canada Continues Its Digital Shift
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2021
Eager to continue its mission of bringing music to young audiences and to find new ways to reach them, JM Canada launched this fall their Digital Ballads, aimed at children and their teachers. A necessary transition and a great challenge, as the performing arts have been at a standstill for several months now.
Intercultural Conversations Grants $197,500 To 13 Local Theatre Companies
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2021
The pandemic has caused great disruption in the theatre community. Yet, with ever-present hope for the light at the end of the tunnel, and encouraged by museums opening and ongoing film and television production in the city, Montreal theatre companies in all their diversity have again risen to the occasion and persevered.

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