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Segal Centre Presents PROM QUEEN: THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2016
Following the success of their past original productions, the Segal Centre for Performing Arts is proud to present the World Premiere of a new Canadian musical inspired by the incredible, true story of Marc Hall, the Ontario teenager who took his Catholic School Board to court when they refused to let him attend prom with his boyfriend. A refreshingly fun and heartfelt story about a community coming together and being true to yourself, Prom Queen: The Musical will premiere at the Segal from October 27 to November 20, 2016.
Dark Comedy THE REFUGEE HOTEL Coming to Segal Centre
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2016
Following last season's haunting State of Denial, Teesri Duniya Theatre is privileged to present award-winning writer Carmen Aguirre's timely play, The Refugee Hotel, from October 26-Nov. 13 at Segal Centre Studio, directed by Paulina Abarca-Cantin.
Persephone Productions to Present New Play JEROME OF SANDY COVE
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2016
Persephone Productions brings JEROME OF SANDY COVE, a new work by Christopher Moore, to MainLine Theatre from October 6 to 16.
The Point St. Charles Community Theatre Presents DASHING THROUGH THE SNOW
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2016
The location is Tinsel Texas where a parade of "nuttier- than- a- fruitcake" guests descends upon the Snowlake Inn.  The harried innkeeper Trina has her hands full with Mrs. Claus and one of Santa's elves on a romantic rendezvous; two feisty feuding aunts; 2 bombastic actors on a secret mission; and, a last minute wedding with the Futrelle family. There are 4 sitcom type skits which have been said to be more fun than a ride on a one horse open sleigh.
Centaur Theatre Opens its 48th Season with CONSTELLATION
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2016
Centaur Theatre opens its 48th season with Constellations, winner of London's Evening Standard Best Play Award and written by British wunderkind, Nick Payne. Running from October 4 to 30, 2016, this quirky tale of two people finding love in multi-universes, which made waves on both sides of the Atlantic in London's West End (2012) and on Broadway (2015), is directed by the accomplished Canadian director, former Artistic Director of the NAC English Theatre and recent META nominee, Peter Hinton.
BROADWAY BOOGIE-WOOGIE to Celebrate SMCQ's 50th Anniversary
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2016
The Societe de musique contemporaine du Quebec (SMCQ) starts off 50th year with a bang, in a unique event - Broadway Boogie-Woogie - featuring brass instruments dancing and voices swirling, celebrating culture in all its forms! 
Journee Sans Culture to Host Publication Launch at Le Ritz PDB This October
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2016
The self-run organisation JOURNEE SANS CULTURE invites you to the launch of a one-of-a-kind publication this Thursday October 20 at 5 pm, at bar Le Ritz PDB on Jean-Talon Street.
Show One Productions presents LES BALLETS TROCKADERO DE MONTE CARLO
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2016
Five years to the exact day of their last appearance in Toronto, the internationally acclaimed all-male comic ballet company, LES BALLETS TROCKADERO DE MONTE CARLO will return to Toronto with their breathtaking blend of technical prowess, athletic artistry and perfect parody.
BROADWAY BOOGIE-WOOGIE to Celebrate SMCQ's 50th Anniversary
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2016
The Societe de musique contemporaine du Quebec (SMCQ) starts off 50th year with a bang, in a unique event - Broadway Boogie-Woogie - featuring brass instruments dancing and voices swirling, celebrating culture in all its forms! 
The Segal Centre Launches “Class Act Card” for Theatre Lovers Under 30
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2016
The Segal Centre is proud to launch their "Class Act Card", a new program offering young adults under the age of 30 the flexibility to fit theatre into their busy schedules, and their budget. The Class Act Card will allow the Under 30 crowd to book tickets whenever they want, however they want, at an affordable price. 
Centaur Theatre Opens its 48th Season with CONSTELLATION
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2016
Centaur Theatre opens its 48th season with Constellations, winner of London's Evening Standard Best Play Award and written by British wunderkind, Nick Payne. Running from October 4 to 30, 2016, this quirky tale of two people finding love in multi-universes, which made waves on both sides of the Atlantic in London's West End (2012) and on Broadway (2015), is directed by the accomplished Canadian director, former Artistic Director of the NAC English Theatre and recent META nominee, Peter Hinton.
Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in Montreal Hosts 10th Annual 48-HOUR RIDE, 9/16-18
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2016
TORONTO, ON - From Sept. 16-18, more than 1,700 individuals will gather at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in Montreal for a two-day cycling relay as part of the 10th annual 48-HOUR RIDE benefitting Make-A-Wish/Fais-Un-VoeuMD Quebec.
THE REFUGEE HOTEL to Play Teesri Duniya Theatre This Autumn
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2016
Teesri Duniya Theatre presents The Refugee Hotel, written by Carmen Aguirre, directed by Paulina Abarca-Cantin, running Wednesday, October 26 - Sunday, November 13, 2016.
Roy Surette to Depart Centaur Theatre After Ten Seasons
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2016
The Centaur Theatre Board of Directors has announced that after ten seasons, Roy Surette, Centaur Theatre's Artistic and Executive Director, will depart June 2017. Roy returns to family and friends in his home town of Vancouver, BC, to assume the position of Touchstone Theatre's Artistic Director.
Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia presents GOODNIGHT MOON and THE RUNAWAY BUNNY
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2016
Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia's enchanting production of Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny comes to Pepperdine University's Smothers Theatre in Malibu on Saturday, October 22 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Montreal's Local Indie Scene Invites 8 Companies for their 16-17 Season!
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2016
This 2016-2017 season, eight professional theatre companies at the core of the local indie scene, satisfy a vast range of tastes and interests with stories that stimulate imagination, understanding, discussion and change. English-speaking audiences can become acquainted with French playwrights or young students can take their first step in a life-long appreciation of theatre. Homegrown plays, lauded nationally and abroad, are presented by some companies while others play cultural ambassadors and tour their offerings inside and outside the province. Fact-based productions bring Canadian history to vivid life or delve into stories of other countries and cultures. Theatre-goers will experience characters' challenges and triumphs, embark on spiritual, emotional and historical journeys, see life through the eyes of the disenfranchised and the persecuted, or explore issues of sexuality, freedom, and power. An alphabetical list, by company, follows.
BWW Preview: Montreal Fall Theatre Season
by Marilla Steuter-Martin - September 12, 2016
The Montreal English theatre season is picking up again with the Segal Centre's My Name Is Asher Lev which opened over the weekend. The adaptation of Chaim Potok's 1972 novel follows the story of a young Jewish man whose artistic talent separates him from his traditional family and threatens his relationship with community and faith. My Name is Asher Lev runs from Sept. 11 to Oct. 2 with tickets starting at $45.
2015-16 METAs Nominees Announced
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2016
The Montreal English Theatre Awards (METAs) recognize and celebrate outstanding artistic work in Montreal's English Theatre. Established in 2012, the peer-juried awards exist to promote professional and emerging English theatre artists and companies, to heighten their visibility both regionally and beyond, and to elevate the level of critical discourse about theatre in Montreal amongst artists and with the community at large.
Persephone Productions to Present New Play JEROME OF SANDY COVE
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2016
Persephone Productions brings JEROME OF SANDY COVE, a new work by Christopher Moore, to MainLine Theatre from October 6 to 16.
OSM's Launches New Season With CARMINA BURANA
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2016
With over 100 concerts for the 2016-2017 season, a true urban symphony is what the Orchestre symphonique de Montreal and music director Kent Nagano have in store. To start things off, on September 7, no less than Carmina Burana.
THE DOUBLE to Make Quebec Debut This September
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2016
The fourth and final Hudson Village Theatre (HVT) production of the summer is visiting company's Bad New Days' production of The Double, adapted from the Dostoevsky short story of the same title.
New Cirque du Soleil Touring Show Inspired by James Cameron's AVATAR
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2016
The new Cirque du Soleil touring show inspired by James Cameron's record-breaking movie AVATAR, TORUK -  The First Flight, will be presented at Quicken Loans Arena from March 3-5, as part of a global tour in arenas around the world.
OSM's Launches New Season With CARMINA BURANA
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2016
With over 100 concerts for the 2016-2017 season, a true urban symphony is what the Orchestre symphonique de Montreal and music director Kent Nagano have in store. To start things off, on September 7, no less than Carmina Burana.
BWW Preview: NEXT WAVE FESTIVAL at CETM
by Noelle Hannibal - August 23, 2016
September 14 - September 17, 2016, The Centre for Education and Theatre in Montreal (CETM) will present the 8th Annual NEXT WAVE FESTIVAL, Canada's Festival for New Musical Theatre. The festival will feature two local musical theatre productions along with CETM's 10th year anniversary showcase-fundraiser.

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