Mona Golabek Stars in THE PIANIST OF WILLESDEN LANE
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2019
The Segal Centre is proud to present the stirring and inspiring Hershey Felder Presents production of The Pianist of Willesden Lane in the Sylvan Adams Theatre from September 8 to 29, 2019. The show stars internationally-acclaimed storyteller and concert pianist Mona Gol
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2019
The Segal Centre is proud to present the stirring and inspiring Hershey Felder Presents production of The Pianist of Willesden Lane in the Sylvan Adams Theatre from September 8 to 29, 2019. The show stars internationally-acclaimed storyteller and concert pianist Mona Gol
Halifax Theatre Seeks Playwrights For New Program
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2019
Eastern Front Theatre, in association with Playwrights Atlantic Resource Centre and Theatre Nova Scotia, is seeking submissions for their newly created RBC Emerging Playwrights Program. Starting in September 2019, this program will help four new Atlantic Canadian playwrights to develop work guided by a dramaturge, an established playwright mentor and other theatre professionals. Eastern Front Theatre will present the works at a public reading at EFT's annual STAGES Theatre Festival in May 2020.
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2019
Eastern Front Theatre, in association with Playwrights Atlantic Resource Centre and Theatre Nova Scotia, is seeking submissions for their newly created RBC Emerging Playwrights Program. Starting in September 2019, this program will help four new Atlantic Canadian playwrights to develop work guided by a dramaturge, an established playwright mentor and other theatre professionals. Eastern Front Theatre will present the works at a public reading at EFT's annual STAGES Theatre Festival in May 2020.
The Wolf Lab Presents THE PARLOUR PROJECT
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2019
The Parlour Project: Spider, Fly, and Web is a provocative autoethnography about artist Amber Dawn Bellemare's lived reality as a former sex worker, using the contributions from her patrons to fund her work as an emerging artist. An intimate embodiment of human connection and sexuality, The Parlour Project reflects Bellemare's insights about womanhood and the commodification of the feminine divine. This exhibit/live event is an opportunity for audiences to participate in her story from their own place of imagination, morality, experience and courage.
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2019
The Parlour Project: Spider, Fly, and Web is a provocative autoethnography about artist Amber Dawn Bellemare's lived reality as a former sex worker, using the contributions from her patrons to fund her work as an emerging artist. An intimate embodiment of human connection and sexuality, The Parlour Project reflects Bellemare's insights about womanhood and the commodification of the feminine divine. This exhibit/live event is an opportunity for audiences to participate in her story from their own place of imagination, morality, experience and courage.
BWW Previews: LESBIAN SPEED DATE FROM HELL! at Le Ministère August 10-16, 2019
by Noelle Hannibal - July 30, 2019
Fresh from Off-JFL, in time for Montréal Pride - An outrageously devilish comedy-horror romp Having had a successful run with Off-JFL, LESBIAN SPEED DATE FROM HELL! now takes the stage for Montréal Pride Festival, bringing a queer-centric show with a cast and crew from all colours of the rainbow. It is a unique piece that has garnered attention from CBC Radio's Daybreak, CTV News, Cult MTL, and CJAD's Dan Laxer. This pertinent show, which evolved out of a need to see more female and queer driven content, sparks debate and open conversations about the future of queer content.
by Noelle Hannibal - July 30, 2019
Fresh from Off-JFL, in time for Montréal Pride - An outrageously devilish comedy-horror romp Having had a successful run with Off-JFL, LESBIAN SPEED DATE FROM HELL! now takes the stage for Montréal Pride Festival, bringing a queer-centric show with a cast and crew from all colours of the rainbow. It is a unique piece that has garnered attention from CBC Radio's Daybreak, CTV News, Cult MTL, and CJAD's Dan Laxer. This pertinent show, which evolved out of a need to see more female and queer driven content, sparks debate and open conversations about the future of queer content.
TWO JEWS WALK INTO A THEATRE--ELON GOLD & MODI! at Just For Laughs (Centaur Theatre)
by Andee Shuster - July 22, 2019
Whether it's Black Friday, Cyber Monday, or Boxing Day, everyone out there loves the winning feeling of getting an amazing deal. Well, you're in for a treat because Just for Laughs is giving Montreal audiences Elon Gold & Modi Two for One! An aptly named show, there's no better bargain than seeing these two Jewish comedians onstage together. (I'd make a BOGOHO joke, but let's not talk about circumcision.)
by Andee Shuster - July 22, 2019
Whether it's Black Friday, Cyber Monday, or Boxing Day, everyone out there loves the winning feeling of getting an amazing deal. Well, you're in for a treat because Just for Laughs is giving Montreal audiences Elon Gold & Modi Two for One! An aptly named show, there's no better bargain than seeing these two Jewish comedians onstage together. (I'd make a BOGOHO joke, but let's not talk about circumcision.)
BWW Review: HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH at Menz And Mollyz Bar
by Chelsey Robichaud - July 18, 2019
Touring production featuring two Nova Scotians brings Tony Winning Hedwig and the Angry Inch to Halifax
by Chelsey Robichaud - July 18, 2019
Touring production featuring two Nova Scotians brings Tony Winning Hedwig and the Angry Inch to Halifax
Mecenat Musica Announces its New Composer in Residence 2019-2020
by Sarah Hookey - July 18, 2019
Jaap Nico Hamburger has been named Mecenat Musica's Composer in Residence 2019-2020. Jaap is in a unique position to bring Canadian culture to the world stage with his opera, "Goldwasser".
by Sarah Hookey - July 18, 2019
Jaap Nico Hamburger has been named Mecenat Musica's Composer in Residence 2019-2020. Jaap is in a unique position to bring Canadian culture to the world stage with his opera, "Goldwasser".
CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND'S Rachel Bloom Brings Her Solo Show To This Years' Just For Laughs Festival
by Noelle Hannibal - July 16, 2019
Exhilarating. Feral. Thoughtful. These are just a few choice words from The Guardian's five-star review of Rachel Bloom's recent London show. Bloom will be bringing that energy on stage for a five-night run of What Am I Going To Do With My Life Now? at this years' Just For Laughs Festival.
by Noelle Hannibal - July 16, 2019
Exhilarating. Feral. Thoughtful. These are just a few choice words from The Guardian's five-star review of Rachel Bloom's recent London show. Bloom will be bringing that energy on stage for a five-night run of What Am I Going To Do With My Life Now? at this years' Just For Laughs Festival.
Girls Just Wanna Get Laughs: SHE THE PEOPLE Premieres in Montreal at Just For Laughs
by Andee Shuster - July 14, 2019
Created and cultivated through Second City, the premier training ground for sketch comedy, She the People has traveled from Chicago to Toronto and next week it will be hitting the scene in Montreal. Now don't be fooled into thinking this show is series of lame menstruation and boyfriend jokes. Touted as 'by women, for everyone' by creator and director Carly Heffernan, She the People touches on the issues of today, without apology, and satirizes them to the point of hilarity.
by Andee Shuster - July 14, 2019
Created and cultivated through Second City, the premier training ground for sketch comedy, She the People has traveled from Chicago to Toronto and next week it will be hitting the scene in Montreal. Now don't be fooled into thinking this show is series of lame menstruation and boyfriend jokes. Touted as 'by women, for everyone' by creator and director Carly Heffernan, She the People touches on the issues of today, without apology, and satirizes them to the point of hilarity.
LESBIAN SPEED DATE FROM HELL! Announced At Montréal Pride Festival
by BWW News Desk - July 03, 2019
Lesbian Speed Date From Hell! showcases how strength lies in embracing diversity and in breaking down traditional theatre frameworks. Audiences will be left clutching their sides from laughing too hard while also being reminded that this digital age is no excuse for bad behaviour, and that small gestures can have a powerful impact on people's lives. Hopefully before anyone is bound, gagged and tortured…
by BWW News Desk - July 03, 2019
Lesbian Speed Date From Hell! showcases how strength lies in embracing diversity and in breaking down traditional theatre frameworks. Audiences will be left clutching their sides from laughing too hard while also being reminded that this digital age is no excuse for bad behaviour, and that small gestures can have a powerful impact on people's lives. Hopefully before anyone is bound, gagged and tortured…
HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH Announced As An Official Event Of Montréal Pride
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2019
In the Wings Promotions (ITW) is proud to announce the remount of their critically acclaimed production of HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, as an official event of this year's Fierte Montreal Montreal Pride. Directed and choreographed by META winner Nadia Verrucci with Music Direction by META nominee Ian Baird, this production, back by popular demand, celebrates the 21st Anniversary of the original production of HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH and the 5th Anniversary of the Broadway production. HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH features book by John Cameron Mitchell with music and lyrics by Stephen Trask. HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH runs August 8 - 10, 2019 at Cafe Cleopatra in Montreal.
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2019
In the Wings Promotions (ITW) is proud to announce the remount of their critically acclaimed production of HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, as an official event of this year's Fierte Montreal Montreal Pride. Directed and choreographed by META winner Nadia Verrucci with Music Direction by META nominee Ian Baird, this production, back by popular demand, celebrates the 21st Anniversary of the original production of HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH and the 5th Anniversary of the Broadway production. HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH features book by John Cameron Mitchell with music and lyrics by Stephen Trask. HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH runs August 8 - 10, 2019 at Cafe Cleopatra in Montreal.
BWW Feature: A CENTURY SONGBOOK & SHABBES DINNER at Segal Centre
by Andee Shuster - June 26, 2019
Whereas most of us tend to do 'dinner and a show', last Friday night I had the rare treat of having 'a show and dinner' at The Segal Centre. Now this was not The Segal's Tuesday Night Live dinner and show combo; this was an early evening presentation of the Dora Wasserman Yiddish Theatre's newly remounted A Century Songbook, followed by a Shabbes (Sabbath) Dinner. A first for The Segal, this concept turned a great show into an unforgettable cultural immersive experience for audience members of all ages.
by Andee Shuster - June 26, 2019
Whereas most of us tend to do 'dinner and a show', last Friday night I had the rare treat of having 'a show and dinner' at The Segal Centre. Now this was not The Segal's Tuesday Night Live dinner and show combo; this was an early evening presentation of the Dora Wasserman Yiddish Theatre's newly remounted A Century Songbook, followed by a Shabbes (Sabbath) Dinner. A first for The Segal, this concept turned a great show into an unforgettable cultural immersive experience for audience members of all ages.
BWW Feature: MAMMA MIA! at Saint-Denis Theatre
by Andee Shuster - June 23, 2019
Is it any wonder that Montreal's Just Pour Rire is capitalizing on this show's popularity? Before the curtain rose on this Franglais production, with French script and English songs, JPR claimed to have pre-sold a whopping 40,000 tickets.
by Andee Shuster - June 23, 2019
Is it any wonder that Montreal's Just Pour Rire is capitalizing on this show's popularity? Before the curtain rose on this Franglais production, with French script and English songs, JPR claimed to have pre-sold a whopping 40,000 tickets.
Single Tickets Now On Sale For PARADISE LOST & FOUND At Centaur Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2019
Single tickets for Centaur Theatre's five-play Essential Series are now on sale. Also on sale are tickets for two of Centaur's Presenting Series, the return engagement of the Argentinian physical theatre hit, Un Poyo Rojo, and the Canadian-born smash, Century Song. Tickets can be purchased online at CentaurTheatre.com or by calling Centaur's box office, open weekdays from noon until 5pm, at 514-288-3161.
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2019
Single tickets for Centaur Theatre's five-play Essential Series are now on sale. Also on sale are tickets for two of Centaur's Presenting Series, the return engagement of the Argentinian physical theatre hit, Un Poyo Rojo, and the Canadian-born smash, Century Song. Tickets can be purchased online at CentaurTheatre.com or by calling Centaur's box office, open weekdays from noon until 5pm, at 514-288-3161.
Festival Altérité Announced PAS À PAS! At Tangente
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2019
Once more, Tangente joins forces with Alterite, pas a pas! as part of the 3rd edition of the festival produced by Nord Sud Arts et Cultures, which aims to promote encounters, connections, togetherness, and creation with others through difference. For the occasion, Tangente will present three works by choreographers from Morocco, Iran, and Israel, two of them world premieres.
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2019
Once more, Tangente joins forces with Alterite, pas a pas! as part of the 3rd edition of the festival produced by Nord Sud Arts et Cultures, which aims to promote encounters, connections, togetherness, and creation with others through difference. For the occasion, Tangente will present three works by choreographers from Morocco, Iran, and Israel, two of them world premieres.
BWW Review: MONTREAL FRINGE FESTIVAL
by Marilla Steuter-Martin - June 10, 2019
The Montreal Fringe Festival marks a vibrant start to the city's summer season. Artists come together from all over to flood the venues on and around St. Laurent Blvd. with light, music, movement and laughter.
by Marilla Steuter-Martin - June 10, 2019
The Montreal Fringe Festival marks a vibrant start to the city's summer season. Artists come together from all over to flood the venues on and around St. Laurent Blvd. with light, music, movement and laughter.
BWW Review: CABARET at Harold Greenspon Auditorium
by Noelle Hannibal - June 09, 2019
'...There was a city called Berlin in a country called Germany and it was the end of the world...' The Cote Saint-Luc Dramatic Society has another hit on their hands with a perfectly marvelous production of CABARET. The show is both highly entertaining and brutally tragic; sadly fitting to the world we currently find ourselves living in.
by Noelle Hannibal - June 09, 2019
'...There was a city called Berlin in a country called Germany and it was the end of the world...' The Cote Saint-Luc Dramatic Society has another hit on their hands with a perfectly marvelous production of CABARET. The show is both highly entertaining and brutally tragic; sadly fitting to the world we currently find ourselves living in.
WISTA to present 9 to 5 The Musical 6/7-15, 2019
by Noelle Hannibal - June 06, 2019
Montreal theatre fans, take a memo: WISTA's upcoming production, 9 to 5 The Musical is headed to the West Island. The show will run for 6 performances from June 7, 8, 13, 14 and 15 at 7:30 PM, as well as June 15 at 1:30 PM at the Louise Chalmers Theatre (501 Boulevard St. Jeans, Pointe-Claire, QC).
by Noelle Hannibal - June 06, 2019
Montreal theatre fans, take a memo: WISTA's upcoming production, 9 to 5 The Musical is headed to the West Island. The show will run for 6 performances from June 7, 8, 13, 14 and 15 at 7:30 PM, as well as June 15 at 1:30 PM at the Louise Chalmers Theatre (501 Boulevard St. Jeans, Pointe-Claire, QC).
Five Plays To Be Translated At A One Of A Kind Artist Retreat From Playwrights' Workshop Montreal
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2019
From June 12 to 22, Playwrights' Workshop Montr al (PWM), in partnership with the Cole Foundation, and with the support of donations made in memory of the great Canadian theatre artist, Bill Glassco, will host the 16th edition of the Glassco Translation Residency. Unique in the country, the retreat which takes place in the historic Fletcher Cottage, in breathtaking Tadoussac, Qu bec, gives translators time, space, and dramaturgical support to translate a play. The translators and playwrights are paired for ten days under the same magical roof to discuss and explore the universe of the play as it is being translated.
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2019
From June 12 to 22, Playwrights' Workshop Montr al (PWM), in partnership with the Cole Foundation, and with the support of donations made in memory of the great Canadian theatre artist, Bill Glassco, will host the 16th edition of the Glassco Translation Residency. Unique in the country, the retreat which takes place in the historic Fletcher Cottage, in breathtaking Tadoussac, Qu bec, gives translators time, space, and dramaturgical support to translate a play. The translators and playwrights are paired for ten days under the same magical roof to discuss and explore the universe of the play as it is being translated.
EXITS Announces At The Montreal Fringe Festival, June 7-16
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2019
Following a reading in The Caisse de la Culture Queer Reading Series, C.A.S.T. is proud to present Exits, premiering at the St. Ambroise Fringe Festival June 7-16th at Mainline Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2019
Following a reading in The Caisse de la Culture Queer Reading Series, C.A.S.T. is proud to present Exits, premiering at the St. Ambroise Fringe Festival June 7-16th at Mainline Theatre.
Repercussion Theatre Announces 2019 Shakespeare-in-the-Park Production
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2019
For the first time in its 31-year history, Repercussion Theatre is presenting William Shakespeare's Measure for Measure for its summer tour of Shakespeare-in-the-Park, visiting Montreal and surrounding area parks from July 11 to August 11, 2019. Also a first is that the text which, for the past 3 years has been translated into French and accessible on smartphones for Francophone fans of the Bard, is now available in English as well, enabling Anglophone audiences to follow the artful language, courtesy of Plank Design.
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2019
For the first time in its 31-year history, Repercussion Theatre is presenting William Shakespeare's Measure for Measure for its summer tour of Shakespeare-in-the-Park, visiting Montreal and surrounding area parks from July 11 to August 11, 2019. Also a first is that the text which, for the past 3 years has been translated into French and accessible on smartphones for Francophone fans of the Bard, is now available in English as well, enabling Anglophone audiences to follow the artful language, courtesy of Plank Design.
Stages Theatre Festival Comes to Scotiabank Stage
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2019
The 26th annual Stages Theatre Festival will introduce Halifax audiences to many new and exciting scripts by playwrights from Atlantic Canada and beyond. Beginning May 28 from the comfort of the Scotiabank Stage, audiences will be offered the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of programming which will include new plays by local writers, musicals in various stages of development, and touring productions from outside the province. This year, STAGES will also offer Professional Development classes to local artists, as well as, two community events; "Singing with Parkinson's" and "Crossroads," a workshop for newly arrived immigrants to Halifax.
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2019
The 26th annual Stages Theatre Festival will introduce Halifax audiences to many new and exciting scripts by playwrights from Atlantic Canada and beyond. Beginning May 28 from the comfort of the Scotiabank Stage, audiences will be offered the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of programming which will include new plays by local writers, musicals in various stages of development, and touring productions from outside the province. This year, STAGES will also offer Professional Development classes to local artists, as well as, two community events; "Singing with Parkinson's" and "Crossroads," a workshop for newly arrived immigrants to Halifax.
I am Woman, Hear me Roar--With Laughter!
Just For Laughs to Have Strong Female Lineup for Theatre Folk
by Andee Shuster - May 27, 2019
Over the past decade or so, the Just for Laughs lineup has branched out from the classic scene of funny comics with microphone in hand; audiences can also enjoy humorous theatrical presentations as well. Aside from the plethora of impressive comedians and celebrities that are part of the festivities (and there are A LOT), JFL will be showing us its feminine side with some theatrical offerings that promise to be hilarious!
by Andee Shuster - May 27, 2019
Over the past decade or so, the Just for Laughs lineup has branched out from the classic scene of funny comics with microphone in hand; audiences can also enjoy humorous theatrical presentations as well. Aside from the plethora of impressive comedians and celebrities that are part of the festivities (and there are A LOT), JFL will be showing us its feminine side with some theatrical offerings that promise to be hilarious!
DWYT A CENTURY SONGBOOK Is Back By Popular Demand With More Songs And More Stories!
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2019
Back by popular demand and with exciting new material! The Segal Centre for Performing Arts is proud to present A Century Songbook by the Dora Wasserman Yiddish Theatre (DWYT). This uplifting show, celebrating 100 years of Jewish life in Montreal, was such a hit when it played a limited engagement of 5 performances in 2017 that the Segal Centre is bringing it back to the stage for 14 performances from June 16 to June 30, 2019.
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2019
Back by popular demand and with exciting new material! The Segal Centre for Performing Arts is proud to present A Century Songbook by the Dora Wasserman Yiddish Theatre (DWYT). This uplifting show, celebrating 100 years of Jewish life in Montreal, was such a hit when it played a limited engagement of 5 performances in 2017 that the Segal Centre is bringing it back to the stage for 14 performances from June 16 to June 30, 2019.
BWW Previews: tick, tick...BOOM! at the MainLine Theatre 5/15-25, 2019
by Noelle Hannibal - May 13, 2019
Emerging Montreal Theatre Company, Rentrobuff Productions will present its exciting inaugural production of 'tick, tick...BOOM!' from May 15-25, 2019 at the MainLine Theatre.
by Noelle Hannibal - May 13, 2019
Emerging Montreal Theatre Company, Rentrobuff Productions will present its exciting inaugural production of 'tick, tick...BOOM!' from May 15-25, 2019 at the MainLine Theatre.
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