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Bar, Burlesque & Basslines At SHAZAMSERIES Tomorrow
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2020
During the COVID-affected summer, live happenings have been in pretty short supply BUT behind the scenes, the organizers at ShazamFesta?"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!!
Segal Centre Presents UNDERNEATH THE LINTEL
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2020
For its first in-person production since March, the Segal Centre has announced a collaboration with the renowned French theatre, Théâtre du Nouveau Monde, and the French Theatre of the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. This will be the first co-production between the Segal and TNM.
Lineup Announced For Au Contraire Film Festival's Drive-In To End The Stigma
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2020
In the great Au Contraire Film Festival (ACFF) tradition, boundaries will be broken, envelopes pushed and stigmas erased, or, in the words of the organizers, and now for something completely different... This year, the festival's 8th edition will be held entirely online in October at acff.ca.
Festival de Lanaudière Connected Was a Grand Success
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2020
 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.
Vogue Theatre in Chatham Destroyed in a Fire
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2020
A fire that took place this weekend in Chatham has damaged multiple buildings including the Vogue Theatre.
2020 Azrieli Music Prizes Gala Concert 
Features Four World Premieres
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2020
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.
Cole Foundation's Intercultural Conversations- Conversations Interculturelles Grant Winners Announced
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2020
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.
Quebec's SHAZAMSERIES To Double Public Capacity Following Opening Night Success
by BWW News Desk - August 03, 2020
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 - August 02, 2020
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!
ShazamFest Presents: A Series Of Online Performances From July 25 To September 5
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2020
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!!)
VIDEO: Lyric Theatre Singers Release New Music Video
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2020
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.
The Montreal Symphony Orchestra Will Perform Drive-In Open-Air Concert at Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2020
The Montreal Symphony Orchestra will be taking to an open-air stage called Classical Flight at Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport on August 5.
VIDEO: Montreal Symphony Orchestra Performs Outdoor Pop-Up Shows
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2020
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 - July 09, 2020
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 - July 09, 2020
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).
Infinithéâtre to Present Live World Premiere of Paul Van Dyck's KING OF CANADA
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2020
Infinithéâtre Artistic Director Guy Sprung has announced that the company will kick-start live theatre with the world premiere of Paul Van Dyck's play, King Of Canada, directed by Zach Fraser at the KIN Gallery, October 19 to November 1.
Montréal International Jazz Festival All-Digital Edition Kicks Off Tomorrow
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2020
The sweet sounds of the jazz festival are set to ring out at 6 p.m. tomorrow (Saturday) evening, and this time, getting there is as simple as the click of a button. The Festival a??International de Jazz de Montréala?? presented bya?? TD Bank Group a??in collaboration with a??Rio Tinto and its public partners is pleased to bring the music to the fans once again this year with a special edition of the Festival on our digital platforms. 
Opera de Montreal Cancels Two Fall Performances
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2020
Opera de Montreal has announced they will postpone the productions of La Traviata and Jenůfa initially scheduled for the fall of 2020.
VIDEO: Segal Centre to Pause Online Programming in July to Plan For Re-Opening
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2020
 June 21 would've marked the end of the Segal Centre's 2019-2020 season, which was cut short due to the health crisis. The venue has released a video update, regarding the pausing of its online programming in July to make plans for re-opening.
Montréal International Jazz Festival Announces Line-up For Special Digital Edition
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2020
The Festivala?? International de Jazz de Montréala?? presented bya?? TD Bank Group a??in collaboration witha?? Rio Tinto and with the support of our public partners is thrilled to announce an exciting and varied line up of artists who will perform unique sets that fans can watch from the comfort of their homes. From June 27th to 30th, 2020, a??thea?? Festival a??International de Jazz de Montréala?? presentsa?? a a??special edition of thea?? Festival on the Festival's Facebook Page.a??a??
Concert Venues, Theatres, and Cinemas in Quebec Set to Reopen on Monday
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2020
In the next phase of reopening in Quebec, concert venues, theatres, and cinemas will be allowed to reopen as of June 22. Officials announced, indoor gatherings of 50 people or less will be permitted provided that they are able to maintain a distance of 2 meters.
Montreal International Jazz Festival Announces Special Digital Edition
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2020
The Festival International de Jazz de Montréal presented by TD Bank Group in collaboration with Rio Tinto is pleased to announce some very good and welcome news: This summer, there will be live music!
Point Saint Charles Community Theatre Holds Virtual Auditions Tonight
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2020
Unfortunately, like so many activities and due to the virus scare, the PSC Community Theatre has been forced to cancel all live performances for the foreseeable future.
Infinithéâtre Presents Infinite Playwrights' Chat Room
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2020
Infinithéâtre Artistic Director Guy Sprung is delighted with the response to the first three plays in the series, The Infinite Playwrights' Chat Room, where members of the public across Canada are invited to participate online in the development of exciting new plays. Once a week, a different script of a work-in-progress from Québec playwrights is released.
Neptune Theatre Postpones ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW and ARGYLE STREET KITCHEN PARTY
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2020
Neptune Theatre has announced the postponement of two of its performances, set for summer 2020.

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