Nominations for the 2020 Dora Mavor Moore Awards Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2020
At an online media announcement - pre-taped in front of Meridian Hall with physically distanced protocols in place - streamed June 8 on the Dora Awards YouTube channel, the Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) announced 243 nominations for the 41st annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards.
PIAF/DIETRICH Is Extended for a Third Time in Toronto
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2019
Toronto's homegrown hit, PIAF/DIETRICH is being extended yet again: two final weeks of performances have been added to the run. The show will now close on Sunday January 5, 2020. The new block of tickets will go on sale to the public on Wednesday November 20th.
BWW Review: The Complex Female Relationship in PIAF/DIETRICH Lifts the Show to Stunning Emotional Heights
by Isabella Perrone - Sep 27, 2019
The names Edith Piaf and Marlene Dietrich still hold weight decades after their glory days, and Mirvish's production of PIAF/DIETRICH (directed by Gordon Greenberg) makes it easy to understand why. The sheer star power of the two titular women, embodied here by a powerhouse cast and set at major points in each one's personal lives is the kind of complicated, beautiful story of female relationships that the world needs now more than ever.
Photo Flash: First Look At PIAF/DIETRICH, A LEGENDARY AFFAIR
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 25, 2019
Edith Piaf and Marlene Dietrich were two of the greatest names in international show business during much of the 20th century. At a time when popular culture was still defined by a small handful of artists, these were two of the biggest. Piaf enchanted the world with her singing, her moving life story, and unostentatious appearance; while Dietrich's beauty, elegance, and bewitching stare helped to define the meaning of a Hollywood star. They were both divas without compromise, whose lives were as theatrical as their performances. Yet, these two women, who couldn't be more dissimilar and approached life and art in very different ways, became fast friends and eventually lovers.
PIAF/DIETRICH, A LEGENDARY AFFAIR to Debut in Toronto
by Julie Musbach - Jul 22, 2019
Edith Piaf and Marlene Dietrich were two of the greatest names in international show business during much of the 20th century. At a time when popular culture was still defined by a small handful of artists, these were two of the biggest. Piaf enchanted the world with her singing, her moving life story, and unostentatious appearance; while Dietrich's beauty, elegance, and bewitching stare helped to define the meaning of a Hollywood star. They were both divas without compromise, whose lives were as theatrical as their performances. Yet, these two women, who couldn't be more dissimilar and approached life and art in very different ways, became fast friends and eventually lovers.
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Set For 2019-2020 Mirvish Theatre Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2019
The Mirvish Theatre has announced its upcoming 2019-2020 season, which will include Girl From The North Country! Following its West End run, as well as its off-Broadway run at The Public, the show has been rumored to come to Broadway this winter.
Eclipse Theatre Company Presents KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Presented at the Don Jail
by Julie Musbach - Dec 20, 2018
Toronto's hottest new musical theatre company, ECLIPSE THEATRE COMPANY (ETC), created by Chilina Kennedy, Evan Tsitsias, and Sara-Jeanne Hosie, proudly presents an innovative and site responsive performance of KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN, presented at the Don Jail in Toronto, March 6 - 10, 2019. The production will bedirected by Evan Tsitsias, and star Tracy Michailidis and Kawa Ada, for 7 performances only, and will be the first theatrical event ever produced at the Don Jail.
BWW Review: WHITE CHRISTMAS
by Mary Alderson - Nov 25, 2013
White Christmas is one of those "feel good" shows. There's a guaranteed happy ending, great songs, fantastic dance, and everyone leaves the theatre humming and smiling. What a great gift at Christmas time, on stage at St. Jacobs Country Playhouse!
Disney's MARY POPPINS Continues at Huron Country Playhouse Through 8/31
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 9, 2013
The world's most magical musical has landed in Grand Bend to create a breathtaking adventure for patrons of the historic Huron Country Playhouse. The Drayton Entertainment production of Disney's and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins delights audiences now through August 31st.
BWW Reviews: THE SOUND OF MUSIC at the Huron Country Playhouse Will Be One of Your 'Favourite Things!'
by Lauren Gienow - Jun 11, 2013
The 2013 Season of Drayton Entertainment's Huron Country Playhouse opens in a delightful way with Rodgers and Hammerstein's loveable classic: THE SOUND OF MUSIC! With some of the most beloved songs from the Rodgers and Hammerstein repertoire performed beautifully, and a well-known story told with spunk, freshness, and plenty of heart-it is very likely that THE SOUND OF MUSIC will be one of Grand Bend's "favourite things" this season!
MARY POPPINS Launches New Dunfield Theatre Cambridge, Now thru 4/28
by BWW News Desk - Mar 9, 2013
The world's most magical musical has landed in Cambridge to launch Canada's newest performing arts centre. The Drayton Entertainment production of Disney's and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins delights audiences now through April 28th at the new Dunfield Theatre Cambridge.
MARY POPPINS Arrives at Dunfield Theatre Cambridge Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 6, 2013
With all the roles now cast, excitement is mounting and tickets are quickly being snapped up for the Drayton Entertainment production of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins, the inaugural production at the Dunfield Theatre Cambridge.
MARY POPPINS to Arrive at Dunfield Theatre Cambridge, 3/6
by BWW News Desk - Jan 31, 2013
With all the roles now cast, excitement is mounting and tickets are quickly being snapped up for the Drayton Entertainment production of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins, the inaugural production at the Dunfield Theatre Cambridge.
ANNIE Opens Tonight at St. Jacobs Country Playhouse, Runs Through Dec 23
by BWW News Desk - Nov 17, 2012
Everyone's favourite musical is brought to life in all its glory in a heart-warming stage production that will appeal to the child in all of us. The hit family musical Annie entertains audiences young and old at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse now through December 23rd.