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Cas Public Is Preparing Its Projet Pinocchio
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2023
This year marks the 35th anniversary of the dance company Cas Public, which is making an eagerly awaited return to Quebec's stages this fall with a tour including performances in Montreal, Gaspé, Alma, Sherbrooke, Trois-Rivières, and Victoriaville.
RUBBERBAND Concludes Danse Danse's 2022–23 Season with RECKLESS UNDERDOG
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2023
RUBBERBAND concludes Danse Danse’s 2022–23 season with Reckless Underdog, an energetic new work celebrating the company’s 20th anniversary. April 12 to 15, 2023, in the Théâtre Maisonneuve at Place des Arts.
Blue Metropolis Celebrates 25 Years Of Literature In All Its Forms, April 27-30
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2023
The future of the planet, of democracy and identities, of languages and people, and of our imaginations: this is the theme of the 2023 edition of the Blue Metropolis International Literary Festival, gearing up to celebrate 25 years. It all kicks off online starting April 12, and culminates in a massive in-person program from April 27 to 30 in Montreal, at beautiful Hotel 10.
Festival De La Voix 10th Edition Set For Next Month
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2023
Featuring concerts from April 1-28 in the West Island (venues in Dorval, Beaconsfield, Hudson, Pointe-Claire, Sainte-Geneviève) and Westmount, as well as workshops, Festival de la Voix brings communities and all ages together to enjoy music and the power of the human voice.
Craig Morrison's 23rd annual Roots of Rock & Roll Concert Set For April at Oscar Peterson Hall
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2023
Oldies But Goodies was the title of a series of long-play record albums that began in 1959, with the idea to make available again favourite songs from earlier years. That is exactly what Craig Morrison’s 23rd annual Roots of Rock & Roll Concert, Oldies But Goodies from the 1960s & ’70s aims to do.
Cole Foundation Awards Intercultural Conversations Grants $190,200 To 11 Local Theatre Companies
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2023
Twice a year the Cole Foundation's Intercultural Conversations-Conversations Interculturelles (IC-CI) program disperses hundreds of thousands of dollars to support professional Montreal theatre companies who produce, commission and translate plays that show diversity on stage. This encourages greater understanding of Montreal's intercultural reality by having audiences both learn about and see their stories presented.
Ra'ed Saade to Join Brittney Johnson & Alice Fearn For MAD HATTER, THE MUSICAL in Montreal
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2023
Ra'ed Saade, a breakout star from the hit Netflix series 'My unorthodox Life,' is set to take the stage in Montreal's Mad Hatter the Musical, Concert Edition
EDCM Welcomes Lisa Davies As Artistic And Program Director
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2023
Founder and director of Danse à la Carte, which supports local dance communities through research, creation, development, and networking, as well as TransFormation, its intensive contemporary dance internship program, the former Les Grands Ballets canadiens de Montréal dancer will succeed Lucie Boissinot, who will leave the school in June 2023 after 18 years at its helm.
Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group Announces Refinancing of Corporate Debt
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2023
Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group has successfully closed a US$550 million term loan B issuance to refinance its existing debt, and issued a new US$100 million revolving credit facility. 
Sneak Peek BLUE METROPOLIS: NEXT SERIES Highlights Eclectic Events & Creative Workshops
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2023
The exciting thing about the future—it's always happening, and this spring it's happening at the Blue Metropolis International Literary Festival.
Silk Road Theatre Presents THE RISHTA at Centaur Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2023
The Rishta (Hindi-Urdu for 'suitor') uses smart, humorous dialogue and cultural references across diverse Muslim backgrounds to tell a universal, family story.
LIZZIE The Musical Comes to Théâtre La Comédie de Montréal in May
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2023
In the Wings Promotions has announced their next production, LIZZIE, based on the case of Lizzie Borden. LIZZIE features Music by Steven Cheslik-deMeyer and Alan Stevens Hewitt, Lyrics by Steven Cheslik-deMeyer and Tim Maner and Book by Tim Maner.
Photos: First Look at the Canadian Premiere of Sanaz Toossi's ENGLISH at the Segal Centre
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2023
The Segal Centre for Performing Arts will present the Canadian Premiere of English by Sanaz Toossi in a co-production with Toronto’s Soulpepper Theatre Company. Winner of the 2022 Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Play, English will be in the Sylvan Adams Theatre for a limited number of performances from March 19 to April 2, 2023. Check out the production photos here!
Virtual Reality Exhibition 'New Surroundings: Approaching The Untouchable' Makes World Premiere At The Livart Gallery In Montreal,
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2023
The virtual reality exhibition New Surroundings: Approaching The Untouchable makes its world premiere at the Livart Gallery in Montreal, from March 24 to April 30, 2023.
Rahul Varma's COUNTER OFFENCE to be Presented by Teesri Duniya Theatre in March
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2023
Rahul Varma’s Counter Offence captures the pulse of Quebec politics circa 1995. This important show, presented at the Segal Centre from March 15-April 2, is guided by rising director Murdoch Schon.
Black Theatre Workshop Presents OUR FATHERS, SONS, LOVERS & LITTLE BROTHERS At Segal Centre, February 22–26
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2023
Black Theatre Workshop returns with a gripping story. Makambe K Simamba's acclaimed play Our Fathers, Sons, Lovers and Little Brothers will make its much-anticipated Montreal premiere, on February 22 until February 26, 2023, at The Segal Centre's Sylvan Adams Theatre. 
Interview: Nadia Verrucci of AT THE BEGINNING OF TIME at Centaur Theatre
by Noelle Hannibal - February 16, 2023
Nadia Verrucci is a staple of the Montreal theatre scene. She has worked as an actor, singer, director, choreographer, voiceover artist, particularly as Juno in Assassins Creed which makes her a popular guest at Comic Cons and pop culture events, and Artistic Director. I had the chance to chat with her as she prepares to co-star in Steve Galluccio’s AT THE BEGINNING OF TIME at the Centaur Theatre.
Program Announced For Montreal/New Musics International Festival
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2023
The Société de musique contemporaine du Québec (SMCQ) resents the complete program of the Montreal/New Musics international festival (MNM). This 11th edition will take place from February 23 to March 5, 2023, with the theme “Music and Spirituality”.
Danse Danse Presents MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE, Based on the Music of Sting Next Year
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2023
Danse Danse reveals a highlight of its 2023–2024 season: Message In A Bottle, a spectacular production celebrating contemporary and street dance styles, with a soundtrack of hits by renowned singer–songwriter Sting. A performance event by choreographer Kate Prince, featuring the dancers of ZooNation, on stage March 12 to 16, 2024 at Place des Arts.
Theatre Ouest End In Collaboration With Tantalus Presents Centaur Theatre's BRAVE NEW LOOKS Selection for 2023
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2023
After the runaway success of Alice Abracen's award-winning The Covenant at the Segal Centre in 2022, the next production from Theatre Ouest End is here, in collaboration with Tantalus. Returning with a roar to the theatre where it was featured as part of Centaur Theatre's 50th Anniversary Legacy Series in 2019, What Rough Beast is Centaur Theatre's Brave New Looks selection for 2023; it runs March 2 to the 11. There will be post-show talkbacks.
Concert Production of MAD HATTER THE MUSICAL Comes to Montreal Starring Brittney Johnson and Alice Fearn
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2023
Alexandre da Costa with the Longueuil Symphony Orchestra are pleased to announce on April 16, 2023, at 3pm,  it will present a fully orchestrated concert version of Mad Hatter The Musical at Place des Arts Symphony Hall in downtown Montreal.
Winners Announced For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Montreal Awards
by BWW Awards - January 31, 2023
The winners have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Montreal Awards, honoring the best in regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.
Red Sky Performance Returns to Danse Danse With MIIGIS: UNDERWATER PANTHER
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2023
Red Sky Performance returns to Danse Danse with Miigis: Underwater Panther from February 14 to 18, 2023 at the Studio-Théâtre in the Wilder Building.
Centaur Theatre Presents Steve Galluccio's AT THE BEGINNING OF TIME, February 21 – March 12
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2023
Centaur Theatre presents Steve Galluccio's newest work, AT THE BEGINNING OF TIME, directed by Peter Hinton-Davis. Galluccio's most personal play since Mambo Italiano, AT THE BEGINNING OF TIME is an autobiographical tale of an Italian-Canadian gay man approaching 60, who believes he has settled into life, only to be confronted with the reality of having to reimagine everything he once knew.
Montréal, Arts Interculturels Board Of Directors Announces The Appointment of Camille Larivée as Executive and Artistic Director
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2023
The MAI Board of Directors will welcome Camille Larivée as the new General and Artistic Director of MAI (Montréal, arts interculturels). They will bring their expertise and passion for intercultural arts to continue to carry out MAI's mission.

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