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Centaur Theatre to Present Canadian Premiere of 4000 MILES, March 25-April 20
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2014
Centaur Theatre is delighted to present the Canadian premiere of Amy Herzog's 4000 Miles, winner of the 2012 Obie Award for Best New American Play and finalist for the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for drama. Directed by Centaur Theatre's Artistic and Executive Director, Roy Surette, 4000 Miles is a magnificent and moving intergenerational comedic drama about a grandmother and her grandson.
CETM to Present MERTON OF THE MOVIES: THE MUSICAL Concert, 3/7 - 3/9
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2014
A MUSICAL MERTON IN MONTREAL CETM Inc. will bring the English-language concert version of MERTON OF THE MOVIES: THE MUSICAL to Montreal on March 7, 8 and 9. MERTON OF THE MOVIES is an uproarious new musical by Donald Brenner (Book) and Doug Katsaros (Music and Lyrics) set in the rollicking age of the Keystone Cops, Harold Lloyd, Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton. MERTON OF THE MOVIES grabs your heart and tickles your funny bone while tripping through Hollywood in the madcap era of silent movies.
BELLES SOEURS: THE MUSICAL to Debut in Montreal at the Segal Centre, Oct 19-Nov 9
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2014
Copa de Oro Productions and the Segal Centre for Performing Arts have secured the rights to the English-language adaptation of Belles-Soeurs, the Quebec musical sensation based on the play by Michel Tremblay. BELLES SŒURS: THE MUSICAL will premiere to Montreal audiences as part of the Segal Centre's 2014-2015 Season from October 19 - November 9, 2014.
Centaur Theatre Premieres MOTHERHOUSE, Now thru 3/23
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2014
Centaur Theatre will present the world premiere of Motherhouse by award-winning playwright David Fennario, who won international acclaim for his blockbuster play Balconville and its smash hit sequel, Condoville.
GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS to Run 3/16-30 at Segal Centre
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2014
The Segal Centre will present a limited engagement of David Mamet's powerful Pulitzer Prize-winning drama Glengarry Glen Ross, directed by Segal Centre Artistic Producer Paul Flicker, from March 16th - 30th, 2014.
Talisman Theatre's THE AENEID to Play Theatre La Chapelle, March 6-15
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2014
Talisman Theatre is honoured to present the Canadian English-language premiere of this important story, The Aeneid. Written by Quebecois playwright Olivier Kemeid and translated by Judith Miller, The Aeneid will be performed at Theatre La Chapelle from March 6-15. Directed by Zach Fraser, the cast features Marcelo Arroyo, Deena Aziz and Chimwemwe Miller as the gifted actor/puppeteers playing over 20 roles in this dynamic blend of epic legend and contemporary reality.
Barefoot Broadway Presents Highlights from RENT in Concert Fundraiser Today
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2014
Measure your life in love! After the enormously successful debut of their cabaret and their follow up Lac-Megantic fundraiser, Barefoot Broadway co-producers, Noelle Hannibal and Tara Bissett are back. Barefoot Broadway presents Highlights from RENT In Concert is a fundraiser to help a very special family in need.
Centaur Theatre to Premiere MOTHERHOUSE, 2/25-3/23
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2014
Centaur Theatre will present the world premiere of Motherhouse by award-winning playwright David Fennario, who won international acclaim for his blockbuster play Balconville and its smash hit sequel, Condoville.
UNSEAMLY Plays Infinitheatre at Bain St. Michel, Now thru March 9
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2014
Oren Safdie, one of Montreal's best known playwrights across North America, finally gets a world premiere in his home town. Infinitheatre will present Unseamly, directed by Sarah Carlsen & Guy Sprung, from today, Feb. 11-Mar. 9 at Bain St. Michel.
THE SEAGULL Extends Through 2/19 at Segal Centre
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2014
The Segal Centre for Performing Arts is proud to announce that three performances have been added to its new production of The Seagull, adapted and directed by Peter Hinton.
Centaur Theatre Debuts Arthur Holden's THE BOOK OF BOB Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2014
Centaur Theatre presents the world premiere of Arthur Holden's The Book of Bob, a witty and moving contemporary retelling of the Book of Job.
Talisman Theatre to Stage The Montreal English Premiere of THE AENEID, March 6-15
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2014
Talisman Theatre will present The Aeneid, written by Olivier Kemeid, translated by Judith Miller, and directed by Zach Fraser, Thursday, March 6-Saturday, March 15.
WISTA Brings HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING to Montreal Tonight
by Noelle Hannibal - January 31, 2014
Following its record-breaking Montreal premiere of LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL in February 2013, seen by over 1000 Montrealers and their performance in June 2013 of the classic, award-winning musical GYPSY, WISTA (West Island Student Theatre Association) is proud to bring the hilarious musical satire, HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING to the West Island of Montreal.
Persephone Productions to Present THE WALNUT TREE, 2/20-3/8
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2014
From February 20 to March 8, 2014, Persephone Productions presents The Walnut Tree by Canadian playwright, editor, film producer and music composer, Geoffrey Ursell, adapted from the semi-autobiographical book by Martha Blum. Theatre enthusiasts from all parts of the city will have access to the production when it plays at both the centrally-located Centre Culturel Calixa-Lavallee (in Parc Lafontaine) and on the south shore at the Centre Multifonctionnel de Saint-Lambert (81 Hooper).
UNSEAMLY to Play Infinitheatre at Bain St. Michel, Feb 11-March 9
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2014
Oren Safdie, one of Montreal's best known playwrights across North America, finally gets a world premiere in his home town. Infinitheatre will present Unseamly, directed by Sarah Carlsen & Guy Sprung, from Feb. 11-Mar. 9 at Bain St. Michel.
WISTA Brings HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING to Montreal 1/31 - 2/8
by Noelle Hannibal - January 27, 2014
Following its record-breaking Montreal premiere of LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL in February 2013, seen by over 1000 Montrealers and their performance in June 2013 of the classic, award-winning musical GYPSY, WISTA (West Island Student Theatre Association) is proud to bring the hilarious musical satire, HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING to the West Island of Montreal.
Christ Church Cathedral to Host A FEW ACRES OF SNOW Outreach Event, 1/24
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2014
Christ Church Cathedral is hosting A Few Acres of Snow, a free (donations happily accepted) community outreach event, on January 24, 2014 at 7:30pm. The evening of winter-themed readings and performances features songs, musings and tales by Canadian artists. The public is invited to this majestic building, located in the heart of downtown Montreal, transformed for the occasion into a cozy, live poetry lounge.
Centaur Theatre to Debut Arthur Holden's THE BOOK OF BOB, Feb 4
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2014
Centaur Theatre presents the world premiere of Arthur Holden's The Book of Bob, a witty and moving contemporary retelling of the Book of Job.
Barefoot Broadway to Present Highlights from RENT In Concert Fundraiser, 2/15
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2014
Measure your life in love! After the enormously successful debut of their cabaret and their follow up Lac-Megantic fundraiser, Barefoot Broadway co-producers, Noelle Hannibal and Tara Bissett are back. Barefoot Broadway presents Highlights from RENT In Concert is a fundraiser to help a very special family in need.
BWW Reviews: AT HOME AT THE ZOO Wows in First Show
by Meghan Pearson - January 12, 2014
In their debut show, Chocolate Moose Theatre Company brings to life a piece that is deeply relatable to the human experience. At Home at the Zoo is a combination of Edward Albee's Homelife and Zoo Story, the first of which was written 49 years after the latter in an attempt to portray the relationship between the central character, Peter, and his wife, Ann. Though somewhat dated the show is as relevant to the modern day human condition, in all of its intricacies, as it was back in 1959.
KaleidoscopeMTL to Present Trevor Barrette's TO BE: IN CONCERT, 1/23-26
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2014
Kaleidoscope Theatre Montreal will present their fourth production and first ever musical: To Be: In Concert, created and directed by founder Trevor Barrette. Following their production of the Canadian premiere of None of the Above, the collective is thrilled to be back at the MainLine Theatre from January 23rd to the 26th. Set in present day Montreal, To Be explores the themes of sexuality, sexual identity and the importance of love in the face of personal tribulation and loss.
Segal Centre to Present World Premiere of Peter Hinton's Adaptation of THE SEAGULL, 2/2-16
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2014
The Segal Centre for Performing Arts will present the world premiere of Peter Hinton's adaptation of The Seagull, starring Lucy Peacock and Diane D'Aquila. This comic and bittersweet re-imagining of Anton Chekhov's masterpiece plays in the Segal Theatre for a limited engagement from February 2nd to 16th, 2014. The Seagull is presented with the generous support of Delmar.
ST. LEONARD CHRONICLES Extends thru Dec 8 at the Centaur Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2013
The St. Le?onard Chronicles enjoys rock star status with over 22,000 tickets sold and countless sell-out-performances! Responding to the enthusiasm and high demand for tickets, Centaur Theatre has extended Steve Galluccio's box-office hit for a third time from today, December 6 to Sunday, December 8, 2013. Tickets for the extension dates are now on sale.
Infinitheatre Presents Write-On-Q! Contest and The Pipeline Series, Dec 2013
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2013
Every year Infinitheatre looks for innovative, challenging and exciting new works by Quebec playwrights. Plays developed by Infinitheatre have been performed in and around Montreal, Stratford Ontario, New York, Tokyo, Cairo, Toronto, and in Ottawa at the NAC.
Centaur Theatre's Urban Tales Hosts Ladies' Night Tonight
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2013
Urban Tales turns up the heat this winter with a special, estrogen-charged Ladies' Night edition that will make your inner Grinch feel all toasty inside. Written by well-known local playwrights, the anti-Yuletide spectacular features seven sparkling Montreal actresses who set the stage ablaze with monologues that spoof the ideal of seasonal holiday cheer.

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