BWW Reviews: THE ADVENTURES OF A BLACK GIRL IN SEARCH OF GOD at Centaur Theatre
by Marilla Steuter-Martin - October 08, 2015
The Adventures of a Black Girl in Search of God is the most recent oeuvre from Canadian playwright Djanet Sears. Put on in collaboration with the Black Theatre Workshop and the Centaur Theatre, the production was directed by Sears herself.
by Marilla Steuter-Martin - October 08, 2015
The Adventures of a Black Girl in Search of God is the most recent oeuvre from Canadian playwright Djanet Sears. Put on in collaboration with the Black Theatre Workshop and the Centaur Theatre, the production was directed by Sears herself.
Factory to Present BANANA BOYS
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2015
What exactly is a banana boy? To a group of Asian-Canadian men in their twenties, it's a peculiar predicament; "growing up yellow on the outside, and white on the inside." Factory presents BANANA BOYS, written by Leon Aureus, adapted from the novel by Terry Woo, and directed by Factory Artistic Director Nina Lee Aquino.
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2015
What exactly is a banana boy? To a group of Asian-Canadian men in their twenties, it's a peculiar predicament; "growing up yellow on the outside, and white on the inside." Factory presents BANANA BOYS, written by Leon Aureus, adapted from the novel by Terry Woo, and directed by Factory Artistic Director Nina Lee Aquino.
BWW Preview: WISTA to present YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN 10/16-10/24
by Noelle Hannibal - October 01, 2015
Following the success of their previous production, Disney's Beauty and the Beast (February 2015), WISTA is pleased to announce its seventh major musical production; YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN. This production will be presented on October 16, 17, 23 and 24 (7:30 PM) and October 17 and 24 (1:30 PM), 2015 at the Louise Chalmers Theatre (John Rennie High School, 501 boulevard St. Jean, Pointe-Claire, QC).
by Noelle Hannibal - October 01, 2015
Following the success of their previous production, Disney's Beauty and the Beast (February 2015), WISTA is pleased to announce its seventh major musical production; YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN. This production will be presented on October 16, 17, 23 and 24 (7:30 PM) and October 17 and 24 (1:30 PM), 2015 at the Louise Chalmers Theatre (John Rennie High School, 501 boulevard St. Jean, Pointe-Claire, QC).
Centaur Theatre Hosts LUMINOUS Gala Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2015
Dazzling entertainment, a sumptuous cocktail di'natoire, and exciting live and silent auctions await Centaur Theatre guests at this year's LUMINOUS Gala tonight, September 29.
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2015
Dazzling entertainment, a sumptuous cocktail di'natoire, and exciting live and silent auctions await Centaur Theatre guests at this year's LUMINOUS Gala tonight, September 29.
The Lyric Theatre to Celebrate 50th Anniversary with One-Night-Only Concert, 10/17
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2015
The Lyric Theatre, one of Montreal's longest-standing, award-wining community theatre companies, celebrates its 50th Anniversary with a one-night-only concert, Saturday October 17th at Concordia's Oscar Peterson Concert Hall. The celebration combines the current 40+ members of The Lyric Theatre Singers with more than 80 performers from The Lyric Theatre Alumni Chorus, who were former stage production cast members or Lyric Singers, creating the biggest Lyric Chorus ever!
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2015
The Lyric Theatre, one of Montreal's longest-standing, award-wining community theatre companies, celebrates its 50th Anniversary with a one-night-only concert, Saturday October 17th at Concordia's Oscar Peterson Concert Hall. The celebration combines the current 40+ members of The Lyric Theatre Singers with more than 80 performers from The Lyric Theatre Alumni Chorus, who were former stage production cast members or Lyric Singers, creating the biggest Lyric Chorus ever!
Ross Petty to Present PETER PAN IN WONDERLAND, Begin. 11/27
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2015
Second star to the right and straight on 'til morning, and then a quick turn into the Elgin Theatre is where Ross Petty Productions' PETER PAN in WONDERLAND, The 20th Anniversary Family Musical PANto-monium will call home from November 27, 2015 to January 3, 2016.
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2015
Second star to the right and straight on 'til morning, and then a quick turn into the Elgin Theatre is where Ross Petty Productions' PETER PAN in WONDERLAND, The 20th Anniversary Family Musical PANto-monium will call home from November 27, 2015 to January 3, 2016.
STATE OF DENIAL to Run 10/8-25 at Segal Centre
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2015
As we currently witness in the forefront of worldwide daily news, there's no hiding from countries' hideous reaction to 'other'. Teesri Duniya Theatre, in collaboration with the Armenian Genocide Centennial Committee of Canada (AGCCC), is honoured to present Rahul Varma's State of Denial from October 8-25 at Segal Centre Studio. This moving and unsettling play, directed by Liz Valdez, highlights the urgent need to counter denials of gendered violence, ethnic cleansing and racial rivalry. Continuing their mandate to encourage dialogue, the company will hold a talkback with invited guests after each matinee performance.
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2015
As we currently witness in the forefront of worldwide daily news, there's no hiding from countries' hideous reaction to 'other'. Teesri Duniya Theatre, in collaboration with the Armenian Genocide Centennial Committee of Canada (AGCCC), is honoured to present Rahul Varma's State of Denial from October 8-25 at Segal Centre Studio. This moving and unsettling play, directed by Liz Valdez, highlights the urgent need to counter denials of gendered violence, ethnic cleansing and racial rivalry. Continuing their mandate to encourage dialogue, the company will hold a talkback with invited guests after each matinee performance.
Factory to Present AGE OF AROUSAL - Stripped Naked
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2015
FACTORY presents The Naked Season 2015/16CANADIAN CLASSICS REIMAGINED
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2015
FACTORY presents The Naked Season 2015/16CANADIAN CLASSICS REIMAGINED
Montreal English Theatre Awards (META) Nominees Announced
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2015
The Montreal English Theatre Awards, or METAs, were established in 2012 as a response to the need for the Montreal English Theatre community to promote and encourage their visibility and successes provincially, nationally and internationally. These peer-juried awards celebrate the artistic work that is outstanding in Montreal English Theatre, promote professional and emerging English theatre artists & companies and facilitate a level of critical discourse.
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2015
The Montreal English Theatre Awards, or METAs, were established in 2012 as a response to the need for the Montreal English Theatre community to promote and encourage their visibility and successes provincially, nationally and internationally. These peer-juried awards celebrate the artistic work that is outstanding in Montreal English Theatre, promote professional and emerging English theatre artists & companies and facilitate a level of critical discourse.
Infinitheatre to Honor Royal Victoria Hospital with PROGRESS!
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2015
Infinitheatre is honoured to pay tribute to the 122-year-strong legacy of Montreal's Royal Victoria Hospital with the inaugural production of its 2015-2016 season: Progress!, by Montreal playwright Alyson Grant. This commemorative tale set in the Royal Vic on its 'imagined' final day, sees the hospital's historic Nurse's Lounge as its actual stage, from October 19 to 31, and celebrates the closing of the city's iconic hospital.
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2015
Infinitheatre is honoured to pay tribute to the 122-year-strong legacy of Montreal's Royal Victoria Hospital with the inaugural production of its 2015-2016 season: Progress!, by Montreal playwright Alyson Grant. This commemorative tale set in the Royal Vic on its 'imagined' final day, sees the hospital's historic Nurse's Lounge as its actual stage, from October 19 to 31, and celebrates the closing of the city's iconic hospital.
JAKE'S GIFT Comes to HVT Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2015
The Canadian touring phenomenon, Jake's Gift, written and performed by Julia Mackey and directed by Dirk Van Stralen, comes to HVT (Hudson Village Theatre) from tonight, September 16 to 20.
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2015
The Canadian touring phenomenon, Jake's Gift, written and performed by Julia Mackey and directed by Dirk Van Stralen, comes to HVT (Hudson Village Theatre) from tonight, September 16 to 20.
Leonardo da Vinci Centre & Pellegrini Productions's DON'T BLAME IT ON THE STORK Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2015
Presented by Leonardo da Vinci Centre and Pellegrini Productions, Don't Blame it on the Stork will be at Leonardo da Vinci Centre from tonight, Sept. 15, through Oct. 11.
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2015
Presented by Leonardo da Vinci Centre and Pellegrini Productions, Don't Blame it on the Stork will be at Leonardo da Vinci Centre from tonight, Sept. 15, through Oct. 11.
Quebec Drama Federation to Host Fall Theatre Calendar Launch Next Week
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2015
The Quebec Drama Federation (QDF) Fall Theatre Calendar Launch will take place Monday, September 14 at Concordia University's F.C. Smith Auditorium at the beautiful Loyola campus in NDG.
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2015
The Quebec Drama Federation (QDF) Fall Theatre Calendar Launch will take place Monday, September 14 at Concordia University's F.C. Smith Auditorium at the beautiful Loyola campus in NDG.
Centaur Theatre to Host LUMINOUS Gala, Sept 29
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2015
Dazzling entertainment, a sumptuous cocktail di'natoire, and exciting live and silent auctions await Centaur Theatre guests at this year's LUMINOUS Gala on September 29.
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2015
Dazzling entertainment, a sumptuous cocktail di'natoire, and exciting live and silent auctions await Centaur Theatre guests at this year's LUMINOUS Gala on September 29.
JAKE'S GIFT Coming to HVT, 9/16-20
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2015
The Canadian touring phenomenon, Jake's Gift, written and performed by Julia Mackey and directed by Dirk Van Stralen, comes to HVT (Hudson Village Theatre) from September 16 to 20. Since 2007, Juno Productions, has toured this multi-award winning play to more than 200 communities across Canada including international stops in the US, UK and Normandy (France), for the 70th Anniversary of D-Day! Thanks to a grant from Veterans Canada to HVT, registered veterans are welcome to attend any performance of Jake's Gift free of charge.
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2015
The Canadian touring phenomenon, Jake's Gift, written and performed by Julia Mackey and directed by Dirk Van Stralen, comes to HVT (Hudson Village Theatre) from September 16 to 20. Since 2007, Juno Productions, has toured this multi-award winning play to more than 200 communities across Canada including international stops in the US, UK and Normandy (France), for the 70th Anniversary of D-Day! Thanks to a grant from Veterans Canada to HVT, registered veterans are welcome to attend any performance of Jake's Gift free of charge.
Leonardo da Vinci Centre & Pellegrini Productions's DON'T BLAME IT ON THE STORK to Run 9/15-10/11
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2015
Presented by Leonardo da Vinci Centre and Pellegrini Productions, Don't Blame it on the Stork will be at Leonardo da Vinci Centre from Sept. 15-Oct. 11. Written by Tony Calabretta (writer of hit show, Damn Those Wedding Bells!) and directed by Antonio DiVerdis, audiences will enjoy this hilarious and heart-warming comedy about the trials and tribulations of a typical Montreal-Italian family when a very pregnant daughter and her Anglo husband move into the top floor of the in-law's duplex. Warning: contains Italian-family-fighting language, minghia!
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2015
Presented by Leonardo da Vinci Centre and Pellegrini Productions, Don't Blame it on the Stork will be at Leonardo da Vinci Centre from Sept. 15-Oct. 11. Written by Tony Calabretta (writer of hit show, Damn Those Wedding Bells!) and directed by Antonio DiVerdis, audiences will enjoy this hilarious and heart-warming comedy about the trials and tribulations of a typical Montreal-Italian family when a very pregnant daughter and her Anglo husband move into the top floor of the in-law's duplex. Warning: contains Italian-family-fighting language, minghia!
The Theatre Centre to Present Nadia Ross' WHAT HAPPENED TO THE SEEKER
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2015
Seekers were the youth of the 60s who went out into the world seeking spiritual fulfillment. WHAT HAPPENED TO THE SEEKER/INTIMACY WITH A THOUSAND THINGS chronicles a middle-class, middle-aged woman's attempt to recapture the sense of well-being that comes from being a child of Seekers. Challenging traditional storytelling conventions, WHAT HAPPENED TO THE SEEKER presents its narrative as a performance triptych with an Exhibit, a Video, and a Live Performance.
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2015
Seekers were the youth of the 60s who went out into the world seeking spiritual fulfillment. WHAT HAPPENED TO THE SEEKER/INTIMACY WITH A THOUSAND THINGS chronicles a middle-class, middle-aged woman's attempt to recapture the sense of well-being that comes from being a child of Seekers. Challenging traditional storytelling conventions, WHAT HAPPENED TO THE SEEKER presents its narrative as a performance triptych with an Exhibit, a Video, and a Live Performance.
BINGO LADIES THE MUSICAL to Play HVT, 8/12-30
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2015
Bingo Ladies the Musical, the full-length Canadian musical comedy that premiered at the Port Stanley Theatre Festival last summer, is coming to HVT from August 12 to 30, 2015.
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2015
Bingo Ladies the Musical, the full-length Canadian musical comedy that premiered at the Port Stanley Theatre Festival last summer, is coming to HVT from August 12 to 30, 2015.
Hudson Village Theatre Presents THE GLASS MENAGERIE, Now thru 7/26
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2015
The Hudson Village Theatre (HVT) presents the Tennessee Williams classic, The Glass Menagerie, from tonight, July 8, to July 26, 2015. The cast, a blend of Canadian star, familiar faces and emerging artist, is led by HVT's new Artistic Director, Matthew Tiffin, in his HVT inaugural directorship.
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2015
The Hudson Village Theatre (HVT) presents the Tennessee Williams classic, The Glass Menagerie, from tonight, July 8, to July 26, 2015. The cast, a blend of Canadian star, familiar faces and emerging artist, is led by HVT's new Artistic Director, Matthew Tiffin, in his HVT inaugural directorship.
Repercussion Theatre Presents TWELFTH NIGHT, Now thru 7/26
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2015
Repercussion Theatre, under the new artistic directorship of Amanda Kellock, presents Twelfth Night (or What You Will) from tonight, July 2 to 26, 2015 in various Montreal and surrounding area parks including a new Montreal location at the Canadian Centre for Architecture.
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2015
Repercussion Theatre, under the new artistic directorship of Amanda Kellock, presents Twelfth Night (or What You Will) from tonight, July 2 to 26, 2015 in various Montreal and surrounding area parks including a new Montreal location at the Canadian Centre for Architecture.
BWW Reviews: DUDDY KRAVITZ Comes Home to Montreal
by Meghan Pearson - June 19, 2015
Closing off the Segal Centre's 2014-2015 season, this classic story follows young Duddy Kravitz (Ken James Stewart), a kid who's grown up in the ethnic ghetto of the post-war St. Urbain Street in Montreal. Duddy is eager to escape his dead-end neighborhood and be somebody. After being told by his elderly, Jewish grandfather (Howard Jerome) that "a man without land is nobody," Duddy employs his boyish charms and underhanded nature as he sets his sights on acquiring the land around a lake in the Laurentians.
by Meghan Pearson - June 19, 2015
Closing off the Segal Centre's 2014-2015 season, this classic story follows young Duddy Kravitz (Ken James Stewart), a kid who's grown up in the ethnic ghetto of the post-war St. Urbain Street in Montreal. Duddy is eager to escape his dead-end neighborhood and be somebody. After being told by his elderly, Jewish grandfather (Howard Jerome) that "a man without land is nobody," Duddy employs his boyish charms and underhanded nature as he sets his sights on acquiring the land around a lake in the Laurentians.
Hudson Village Theatre to Present THE GLASS MENAGERIE, 7/8-26
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2015
The Hudson Village Theatre (HVT) presents the Tennessee Williams classic, The Glass Menagerie, from July 8 to 26, 2015. The cast, a blend of Canadian star, familiar faces and emerging artist, is led by HVT's new Artistic Director, Matthew Tiffin, in his HVT inaugural directorship.
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2015
The Hudson Village Theatre (HVT) presents the Tennessee Williams classic, The Glass Menagerie, from July 8 to 26, 2015. The cast, a blend of Canadian star, familiar faces and emerging artist, is led by HVT's new Artistic Director, Matthew Tiffin, in his HVT inaugural directorship.
BLIND DATE Opens HVT's Season Tonight
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2015
To open its 22nd season, HVT presents a first: an entirely improvised comedy! Blind Date, playing tonight, June 16 to 28, is a 'spontaneous theatre' creation, conceived by master improvisor, Rebecca Northan, in 2010. It has since garnered rave reviews in New York, London (UK), Toronto and Calgary.
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2015
To open its 22nd season, HVT presents a first: an entirely improvised comedy! Blind Date, playing tonight, June 16 to 28, is a 'spontaneous theatre' creation, conceived by master improvisor, Rebecca Northan, in 2010. It has since garnered rave reviews in New York, London (UK), Toronto and Calgary.
BWW Reviews: SWORDPLAY Brings Hilarity to the Montreal Fringe Festival
by Meghan Pearson - June 12, 2015
Sex T-Rex's Swordplay: A Play of Swords has all the fixings for a simply hilarious, one-hour show that will leave audiences giggling long after it's over.
by Meghan Pearson - June 12, 2015
Sex T-Rex's Swordplay: A Play of Swords has all the fixings for a simply hilarious, one-hour show that will leave audiences giggling long after it's over.
THE APPRENTICESHIP OF DUDDY KRAVITZ: THE MUSICAL Extends at the Segal Centre
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2015
The Segal Centre is proud to announce that its world premiere production of The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz: The Musical, set to open today, June 11, will receive a one week extension to meet audience demand. Based on the classic Montreal coming of age novel by Mordecai Richler, with book and lyrics by David Spencer, music by Oscar-winning composer Alan Menken, and directed by Austin Pendleton, The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz: The Musical was officially scheduled to close on Sunday, June 28. It will now run an additional week through Sunday, July 5th. Tickets for these added performances are now on sale.
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2015
The Segal Centre is proud to announce that its world premiere production of The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz: The Musical, set to open today, June 11, will receive a one week extension to meet audience demand. Based on the classic Montreal coming of age novel by Mordecai Richler, with book and lyrics by David Spencer, music by Oscar-winning composer Alan Menken, and directed by Austin Pendleton, The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz: The Musical was officially scheduled to close on Sunday, June 28. It will now run an additional week through Sunday, July 5th. Tickets for these added performances are now on sale.
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