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HOUSE to Premiere Oct 22 as Part of Theatre Junction Grand & Springboard Performance's Fluid Festival
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2014
House, created by Sharon Eyal & Gai Behar, with original score by Ori Lichtik, will open Wednesday, October 22 at 8 p.m. as part of Theatre Junction GRAND and Springboard Performance's Fluid Festival at Theatre Junction GRAND, 608 1st Street, SW. The production runs through October 25, 2014.
Talisman Theatre Presents English-Language Debut of BILLY (THE DAYS OF HOWLING), Now thru Oct 25
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2014
It's getting colder; you can feel the chill in the air. Are people more critical the frostier it gets? Wrap up warmly and judge for yourself when Talisman Theatre presents the World English-language premiere of Billy (The Days of Howling) from today, Oct. 14-25 at Theatre La Chapelle.
VENUS IN FUR Begins Run at Centaur Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2014
Centaur Theatre opens its 46th season with Venus in Fur, the Tony-nominated smash hit by New York playwright, David Ives. The hot ticket, both on and Off-Broadway, took Toronto by storm in the Canadian Stage production last autumn, and this fall Rick Miller and Carly Street reprise their steamy roles for Montreal audiences under the masterful direction of Jennifer Tarver.
Teesri Duniya Theatre Presents CORPUS
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2014
Teesri Duniya Theatre inaugurates its 2014­2015 Season with the Quebec premier of CORPUS. Written by playwright Darrah Teitel and directed by Liz Valdez, it has a stellar cast: Holly Gauthier­Frankel, Melissa Paulson, Davide Chiazzese, Susan Bain, Ian Geldart, and Gilles Plouffe. Presented by the MAI (Montreal arts interculturells) as part of their sixteenth performing arts season. the play will run from November 13­20, 2014.
Nonnie Griffin's One-Woman Marilyn Monroe Show Plays Tallulah's Cabaret, Now thru Oct 19
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2014
Marilyn - After comes to Tallulah's Cabaret at Buddies in Bad Times, 12 Alexander St., Toronto, today, October 10 to 19th.
VOIX DE VILLE Variety Show, WEIRD ASS Game Show and More Set for Now thru Oct 12 at The Wiggle Room
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2014
Announcing this week (today, October 8 - Sunday, October 12) at The Wiggle Room -- an intimate and exciting experience and Montreal's first cabaret cocktail club devoted to burlesque, comedy, live music, variety and the neo-vaudeville arts!
BWW Reviews: SPRING AWAKENING Examines the Hard Stuff at Centaur Theatre
by Meghan Pearson - October 07, 2014
As part of Centaur's Theatres Brave New Looks series, Persephone Productions certainly does take a hard look at adolescent turmoil in their remount of Spring Awakening. They unmistakably prove that repression of youth is a timeless and borderless reality that is often exasperated by adults' indifference and intolerance towards young people.
VOIX DE VILLE Variety Show, WEIRD ASS Game Show and More Set for Oct 8-12 at The Wiggle Room
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2014
Announcing this week (Wednesday, October 8 - Sunday, October 12) at The Wiggle Room -- an intimate and exciting experience and Montreal's first cabaret cocktail club devoted to burlesque, comedy, live music, variety and the neo-vaudeville arts!
Theatre Junction Grand & Springboard Performance Present FLUID FESTIVAL, 10/22-25
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2014
Making its Canadian premier at this year's Fluid Movement Festival, co-presented with Theatre Junction GRAND, L-E-V's House is an adventurous creation performed by an ensemble of fiercely talented dancers, October 22-25.
Tuesday Night Cafe Theatre Presents: MONSTER
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2014
The leaves are changing colour, which can only mean one thing. Tuesday Night Cafe Theatre is back! Just in time for Halloween, we launch our 2014-2015 season withMonster, a solo show by celebrated Canadian theatre-makers Daniel MacIvor and Daniel Brooks. Directors Dilan Nebioglu and Laura Orozco (who also stars) are so excited to bring this piece to life.
Infinitheatre Takes KAFKA'S APE on Tour
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2014
Montreal's Infinitheatre is taking its critically acclaimed Kafka's Ape to Stratford Ontario and the greater Montreal area as part of its fall tour for the 2014-2015 season. Regional theatregoers will enjoy this mesmerizing production throughout the month of October in a number of neighbourhoods and towns including Dorval, Wakefield, Saint Lambert, Le Plateau Mont-Royal and Hudson (please see dates below).
Talisman Theatre to Present English-Language Debut of BILLY (THE DAYS OF HOWLING), Oct 14-25
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2014
It's getting colder; you can feel the chill in the air. Are people more critical the frostier it gets? Wrap up warmly and judge for yourself when Talisman Theatre presents the World English-language premiere of Billy (The Days of Howling) from Oct. 14-25 at Theatre La Chapelle.
VENUS IN FUR Begins Run at Centaur Theatre on 10/14
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2014
Centaur Theatre opens its 46th season with Venus in Fur, the Tony-nominated smash hit by New York playwright, David Ives. The hot ticket, both on and Off-Broadway, took Toronto by storm in the Canadian Stage production last autumn, and this fall Rick Miller and Carly Street reprise their steamy roles for Montreal audiences under the masterful direction of Jennifer Tarver.
PSC Presents Youth Theatre Today
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2014
Registration for the new Youth Theatre program takes place today, September 27th, 2014 - 12:30pm at the YMCA - 255 Ash St.- in the Point.
The Next Wave Festival of New Musicals Runs This Weekend at Calixa-Lavallée and Lion d'Or
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2014
CETM (The Centre for Education and Theatre in Montreal) presents the 7th annual Next Wave Festival of New Musicals, a unique showcase for new musicals in development from Montreal and around the globe. Montreal-based artists are featured, including emerging writers and composers, as well as international guest performers. The Next Wave Festival is a world-class collection of performances, educational presentations and special events for musical theatre lovers and practitioners, as well as newbies to this incomparable artistic discipline. This year's exciting line-up will be presented at Calixa-Lavallee (in Parc Lafontaine) and Lion d'Or (at the Lionceau Room) from today, September 25 to 28. Various presentations are offered in French, in English, or in both languages. Audiences are also invited to enjoy three free events during the Festival.
Playwright Hero Turns to New Crowdfunding Platform Patreon to Support New Works
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2014
Say hello to today's future generation of theatre professionals. Playwright Hero is a young, ambitious theatre company looking to Shakespeare things up this fall. Their new show, No One Like Hugh, runs Nov. 26-30 at MainLine Theatre thanks to a brand new funding model by the name of Patreon.
2014 Montreal English Theatre Award Nominees Announced; Ceremony Set for Oct 20
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2014
In celebration of excellence in English-language theatre in Montreal, the Montreal English Theatre Awards Committee is pleased to release its list of 2013-2014 nominees. The second annual METAs gala will take place on Monday October 20th at 7:45pm at the Rialto Theatre (5723 avenue du Parc).
PSC Presents Youth Theatre, 9/27
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2014
Registration for the new Youth Theatre program takes place on Saturday, September 27th, 2014 - 12:30pm at the YMCA - 255 Ash St.- in the Point. This program is open to all young people between the ages of 7 years and 16 years old.
Shakespearean Retelling of PULP FICTION to Play Mainline Theatre, Now thru 9/28
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2014
After Bard Fiction's success at the Toronto Fringe this summer, Beyond the Mountain (BtM) brings this Shakespearean retelling of Quentin Tarantino's cult classic, Pulp Fiction, to Mainline Theatre from today, Sept. 18 to 28, 2014.
Infinitheatre to Take KAFKA'S APE on Tour Beginning Next Month
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2014
Montreal's Infinitheatre is taking its critically acclaimed Kafka's Ape to Stratford Ontario and the greater Montreal area as part of its fall tour for the 2014-2015 season. Regional theatregoers will enjoy this mesmerizing production throughout the month of October in a number of neighbourhoods and towns including Dorval, Wakefield, Saint Lambert, Le Plateau Mont-Royal and Hudson (please see dates below).
PSC Community Theatre Presents the 6th Edition of the Joe Beef Market Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2014
This year, the PSC Community Theatre will be presenting the 6th Edition of the Joe Beef Market, tonight, September 13th. The event takes place in the Joe Beef Park on Centre St., in Point St. Charles.
THE GRADUATE Adds Two Additional Performances to Segal Center Run
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2014
Due to popular demand, two performances have been added to the Segal Centre's production of The Graduate, adapted for the stage by Terry Johnson and directed by Andrew Shaver. Audiences are flocking to the Segal's 2014-2015 Season opener, which premiered on September 4th to rave reviews and tremendous buzz. The production will run until September 23rd, 2014.
Stone Soup Productions Stages ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID, Now thru 9/21
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2014
Stone Soup Productions will present its second offering since inception last autumn, the two-act comedy, Always a Bridesmaid by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten from today, September 11 - 21, 2014.
Centaur Theatre Company 2014 Gala Set for 9/30
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2014
This year marks the 10th anniversary of Centaur Theatre Company's annual fundraising gala. Preparations are in full swing for Ooh La La!, which will take place on September 30th, 2014. This landmark event promises to be a scintillating start to Centaur's Shocking and Delightful 46th season. This year's gala will also honour Maurice Podbrey, Centaur's Founding Artistic Director, in celebration of his 80th birthday.
The Next Wave Festival of New Musicals Runs 9/25-28 at Calixa-Lavallée and Lion d'Or
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2014
CETM (The Centre for Education and Theatre in Montreal) presents the 7th annual Next Wave Festival of New Musicals, a unique showcase for new musicals in development from Montreal and around the globe. Montreal-based artists are featured, including emerging writers and composers, as well as international guest performers. The Next Wave Festival is a world-class collection of performances, educational presentations and special events for musical theatre lovers and practitioners, as well as newbies to this incomparable artistic discipline. This year's exciting line-up will be presented at Calixa-Lavallee (in Parc Lafontaine) and Lion d'Or (at the Lionceau Room) from September 25 to 28. Various presentations are offered in French, in English, or in both languages. Audiences are also invited to enjoy three free events during the Festival.

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