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Video: PIAF/DIETRICH At The Grand Theatre- First Look
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 24, 2026

PIAF/DIETRICH will play the Grand Theatre, exploring the relationship between Édith Piaf and Marlene Dietrich. Directed by Rachel Peake and adapted by Erin Shields. Check out new video highlights of the production.

Grand Theatre to Stage 'PIAF/DIETRICH' Celebrating Iconic Performers
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026

The lives and music of French songbird ?dith Piaf and Hollywood leading lady Marlene Dietrich are set to dazzle London audiences when Piaf/Dietrich takes the stage at the Grand Theatre.

The 2025 Grand Theatre High School Project to Present Disney's NEWSIES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2025

Each September, London audiences and Canada's theatre industry turn their eyes to the Grand Theatre's Spriet Stage. A new class of student artists has spent the summer immersed in the Grand Theatre High School Project, to present Newsies. Learn more!

Grand Theatre Reveals Key Artists For 2025/26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2025

The Grand Theatre Box Office is officially unlocked for the upcoming 2025/26 Season's Spriet Series after months of exclusive access for season ticket subscribers. Learn more about the season's artists and see how to purchase tickets!

Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards; THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at The Carnegie Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards; The Carnegie Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards; THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at The Carnegie Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Cincinnati Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Cincinnati Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 2, 2024

Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Kate Hennig, Stacey Kay, and More Join the Grand Theatre's 2024-25 Season
by Stephi Wild - Aug 15, 2024

 With just over two months left until the opening production of the Grand Theatre’s 2024/25 Season: A Time for Play, the theatre has announced the names of the over one-hundred artists and creative team members who will make up the company of Rachel Peake’s first programmed season as Artistic Director. 

Cast Set For THE FULL MONTY at The Capitol Theatre Port Hope
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2024

The Capitol Theatre Port Hope shared a casting update for its third show of the summer mainstage season coming up this July, The Full Monty the Broadway Musical!

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati Presents World Premiere Musical FIONA: THE MUSICAL, November 29 �" December 29
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 26, 2023

Everyone's favorite hippo makes her musical debut! Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati (ETC) is thrilled to present Fiona: The Musical, written by Cincinnati native Zina Camblin and ETC composer David Kisor.

Cast Set For PETER PAN at the Rose Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2023

Rose Theatre has announced casting for J.M. Barrie’s Peter Pan, in a new version by Evan Placey, with music and lyrics by Vikki Stone and directed by Lucy Morell. 

THIS IS TOM JONES! Comes to Human Race Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Aug 16, 2023

Kicking off The Human Race Theatre Company's 38th year, This is Tom Jones! makes its world premiere in September of 2023.

Stratford Festival 2023 Special Holiday Presale Begins Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2022

The Stratford Festival is putting the finishing touches on casting and will soon open its box office for a special holiday pre-sale for tickets to the 13 exciting shows of the 2023 season. With savings up to 25%, this is a perfect opportunity to secure tickets for your favourite shows or buy gifts for the theatre-lovers on your list.

Young People's Theatre Presents Exhilarating New Take on SNOW WHITE for the Holidays
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2022

Young People's Theatre will present its holiday production – a fresh and humorous adaptation of Snow White by Greg Banks, directed by Aurora Browne (co-creator and star of CBC's Baroness von Sketch Show) in its Canadian premiere. Nudging the classic toward a more timely interpretation, this clever twist is a two-actor take on the beloved fairy tale that is fun for the whole family. Snow White is presented on the Ada Slaight Stage Nov. 21, 2022 – Jan. 7, 2023.

Stratford Festival Announces Casting For 2023 Season Featuring Andrea Macasaet, Robert Markus, Jonathan Goad & More
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2022

Just as the 2022 season comes to a close, work for the 2023 season is getting underway at the Stratford Festival. Creative teams for next year's productions are coming into place and the casting department is busy confirming key roles for the season. Soon the workshops will be abuzz with artisans building the season's sets, props and costumes.

BWW Interview: Ann-Margret's Born To Be Wild & Never Saying Bye Bye to Being Heartfelt & Sexy
by Gil Kaan - Jan 26, 2022

Cinelounge Theatres and Cleopatra Records present a special screening of the 1963 fan-favorite Bye Bye Birdie, followed by an in-person Q&A with its star Ann-Margret February 14, 2022, at The Montalban. Those in attendance will also be treated to a sneak preview of a few songs from Ann-Margret’s upcoming release from Cleopatra Records, Born to Be Wild. I had a chance to chat with and re-interview (after twenty years) Ann-Margret on things Birdie, her USO stints, her latest CD, and, most important of all, how she defines sexy.

Deanna H. Choi Receives The 2020 Pauline McGibbon Award
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2020

Toronto-based sound designer Deanna H. Choi is the recipient of the 2020 Pauline McGibbon Award. The announcement was made this morning during the news conference announcing the nominations for the Dora Mavor Moore Awards, which was held online through the Dora Awards YouTube channel.

BWW Review: THE SNOW QUEEN, Rose Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Dec 14, 2019

Kingston's Rose Theatre always goes all-out for their Christmas production. After last year's huge success with Hansel And Gretel, writer and director Ciaran McConville turns his hand to another Hans Christian Andersen tale with The Snow Queen.