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Halifax Theatre Seeks Playwrights For New Program

Halifax Theatre Seeks Playwrights For New Program

by BWW News Desk — August 8, 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.
The Wolf Lab Presents THE PARLOUR PROJECT

The Wolf Lab Presents THE PARLOUR PROJECT

by BWW News Desk — August 7, 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.
BWW Previews: LESBIAN SPEED DATE FROM HELL! at Le Ministère August 10-16, 2019

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 rainb
TWO JEWS WALK INTO A THEATRE--ELON GOLD & MODI! at Just For Laughs (Centaur Theatre)

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.
BWW Review: HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH at Menz And Mollyz Bar

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
Mecenat Musica Announces its New Composer in Residence 2019-2020

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.
Girls Just Wanna Get Laughs: SHE THE PEOPLE Premieres in Montreal at Just For Laughs

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.
LESBIAN SPEED DATE FROM HELL! Announced At Montréal Pride Festival

LESBIAN SPEED DATE FROM HELL! Announced At Montréal Pride Festival

by BWW News Desk — July 3, 2019
Lesbian Speed Date From Hell! showcases how strength lies in embracing diversity and in breaking down traditional theatre frameworks.
HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH Announced As An Official Event Of Montréal Pride

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.
BWW Feature: A CENTURY SONGBOOK & SHABBES DINNER at Segal Centre

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.
BWW Feature: MAMMA MIA! at Saint-Denis Theatre

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.
Single Tickets Now On Sale For PARADISE LOST & FOUND At Centaur Theatre

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.
Festival Altérité Announced PAS À PAS! At Tangente

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.
BWW Review: MONTREAL FRINGE FESTIVAL

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.
BWW Review: CABARET at Harold Greenspon Auditorium

BWW Review: CABARET at Harold Greenspon Auditorium

by Noelle Hannibal — June 9, 2019
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WISTA to present 9 to 5 The Musical 6/7-15, 2019

WISTA to present 9 to 5 The Musical 6/7-15, 2019

by Noelle Hannibal — June 6, 2019
Montreal theatre fans, take a memo: WISTA's upcoming production, 9 to 5 The Musical is headed to the West Island.
Five Plays To Be Translated At A One Of A Kind Artist Retreat From Playwrights' Works

Five Plays To Be Translated At A One Of A Kind Artist Retreat From Playwrights' Workshop Montreal

by BWW News Desk — June 4, 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.
EXITS Announces At The Montreal Fringe Festival, June 7-16

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.
Repercussion Theatre Announces 2019 Shakespeare-in-the-Park Production

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.

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.
I am Woman, Hear me Roar--With Laughter! 
Just For Laughs to Have Strong Female Line

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.
DWYT A CENTURY SONGBOOK Is Back By Popular Demand With More Songs And More Stories!

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).
BWW Previews: tick, tick...BOOM! at the MainLine Theatre 5/15-25, 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.
BONNIE & CLYDE returns to the MainLine Theatre this September

BONNIE & CLYDE returns to the MainLine Theatre this September

by Noelle Hannibal — May 11, 2019
Emerging theatre company, Contact Theatre, announces remount of their sold- out, critically acclaimed debut production, BONNIE & CLYDE, September 6 - 8 2019 at the MainLine Theatre.

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