Mariand Torres

Nominations Announced For The 2025 Dora Mavor Moore Awards
by Joshua Wright - May 28, 2025

The Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) has announced nominations for the 45th Anniversary Dora Mavor Moore Awards presented by the Romano D’Andrea Foundation. The Awards will be presented on Monday, June 30 at Toronto’s Meridian Hall.

Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off On Toronto Run of LIFE AFTER at the Ed Mirvish Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Apr 29, 2025

What did critics think of Yonge Street Theatricals's LIFE AFTER, the new musical now in performances at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre? With book, music & lyrics by Britta Johnson, the limited engagement has been extended and runs through May 10.

Video: Isabella Esler, Chilina Kennedy and More in LIFE AFTER at Ed Mirvish Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Apr 28, 2025

Get a first look at a new trailer for Yonge Street Theatricals's LIFE AFTER, the new musical now in performances at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre. With book, music & lyrics by Britta Johnson, the limited engagement has been extended and runs through May 10 only as part of the 2024/25 Off-Mirvish Season. 

Review: LIFE AFTER at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre is a Poignant and Powerful Exploration of Grief
by Lauren Gienow - Apr 25, 2025

LIFE AFTER opened to wet eyes and thunderous applause at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre on Tuesday night, making its grand return to Toronto after previous iterations debuted at Toronto Fringe and at the Musical Stage Company several years ago. Now taking up residence on its biggest stage yet, this breathtakingly beautiful original musical by Canadian Composer/Lyricist/Writer Britta Johnson, has the opportunity to reach an even broader audience.

Photos: Isabella Esler, Chilina Kennedy and More in LIFE AFTER at Ed Mirvish Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2025

Yonge Street Theatricals is presenting LIFE AFTER, the new musical now in performances at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre. Get a first look at photos here and learn more about the production.

LEMPICKA Will Open in Seoul, South Korea in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2025

Lempicka is headed to Seoul, South Korea in 2026! It has been noted that the musical will be translated into Korean for this production. Learn more about the production here!

New Musical LIFE AFTER Extends for an Additional Week of Performances at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2025

Yonge Street Theatricals has added a week of performances for the most anticipated show of 2025 – LIFE AFTER at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre. Learn more about the upcoming performances and see how to attend.

Cast Set For SHE LOVES ME at Long Wharf Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2024

Long Wharf Theatre nnounced the cast and creative team for its fall production of She Loves Me, written by Jerry Bock (music), Joe Masteroff (book), and Sheldon Harnick (lyrics), which will take place at The Lab at ConnCORP in Hamden.

Isabella Esler, Jake Epstein, Chilina Kennedy & More Will Star in LIFE AFTER in Toronto
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 4, 2024

The full cast and creative team for the new musical LIFE AFTER at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre has just been announced. The new musical will play a limited engagement from Wednesday, April 16 – Sunday, May 4, 2025 as part of the 2024/25 Off-Mirvish Season. Check out who is joining the cast here!

Cast and Creative Team Set for SHE LOVES ME at Long Wharf Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2024

Long Wharf Theatre revealed the cast and creative team for its winter production of SHE LOVES ME, featuring direction by Rebecca Martinez and performances by actors including John Smith and Jane Doe. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Mary Testa, Shakina, and More Set for 5&DIME Industry Reading
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 15, 2024

The Queer Ensemble, in association with TheatreWorks Silicon Valley and Broadway and Beyond Theatricals, will present an industry reading of 5&DIME in New York, Monday September 16th.

LEMPICKA is Now Available at the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2024

The Broadway production of Lempicka, the new musical portrait celebrating the true story of artist Tamara de Lempicka, was filmed by the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive (TOFT) at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts and added to its collection.

Video: Eden Espinosa Sings 'I Will Paint Her' from LEMPICKA
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 24, 2024

Watch Eden Espinosa Sing 'I Will Paint Her' from LEMPICKA in the video here!

LEMPICKA Original Broadway Cast Recording Digital Album Out Now
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 14, 2024

The digital album for the Broadway musical, Lempicka (Original Broadway Cast Recording) is available now.

A Night Of Musical Theater By Riley Thomas WORKING TITLE To Play The Triad
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2024

Riley Thomas hosts a night of original musical theater at The Triad Theater on June 12th, featuring award-winning works and new musicals. Performers include Denisha Ballew, Michael Park, and more Broadway talents.

LEMPICKA Delays Release of Cast Recording to June 18
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 6, 2024

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Lempicka is still on its way, but fans will just have to wait a bit longer. The album, which was originally rescheduled for a June 12 release, has been pushed back to June 18.

Katrina Lenk, Amber Gray, Aisha De Haas & More to Star in Second Annual FREEFEST
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2024

The New Group has revealed the casts for its second annual FreeFest, featuring a diverse lineup of performances and events. Learn more about the programming and see how to purchase tickets.

LEMPICKA Delays Release of Cast Recording to June 12
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2024

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Lempicka is still on its way, but fans will just have to wait a bit longer. The album, which was originally set to be released digitally today, May 29, has been pushed back to June 12.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 19, 2024
by - Apr 19, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 19, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Video: LEMPICKA Standby Mariand Torres Goes On Without Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2024

During last night's performance of Lempicka, the new musical now playing on Broadway, the show's standby for the title role, Mariand Torres, took the stage without ever having rehearsed the show with the cast. Check out a video ehre!