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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.

Stratford Festival Announces 2023 Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2022

Artistic Director Antoni Cimolino has announced the 2023 season, inspired by the theme of Duty vs Desire. The playbill includes 13 lively and thought-provoking productions across four theatres, along with a full slate of events in The Meighen Forum.

BWW Review: THE GARNEAU BLOCK is a Bonafide Hit!
by Sarah Dussome - Sep 25, 2021

Sprinkled with comedic gold and razor-sharp social commentary, this Edmonton-set production is not to be missed.

Citadel Theatre Presents the World Premiere of THE GARNEAU BLOCK
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 8, 2021

On March 13, 2020, days before The Garneau Block was set to open, we turned off the lights on our stages due to COVID-19. The Garneau Block set stood still on the Maclab stage for over 18 months waiting for its debut. With great joy and excitement, we welcome the World Premiere of The Garneau Block back to the Citadel, starting September 18, 2021 on the Maclab Theatre stage. 

The Citadel Theatre Presents the World Premiere of THE GARNEAU BLOCK
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 3, 2020

An aspiring young journalist hides a big secret. Her parents look for a fresh start. Her best friend Jonas is stuck in the rut of late-night improv shows. Down the street, Shirley Wong grapples with allegations about her husband, the mysterious Rajinder remains an enigma to the neighbourhood, and the Perlitz house rests haunted by the events of its former inhabitants. When flyers appear around the Garneau Block inviting the community to come together and save the neighbourhood, out folds a satirical and moving story of everyday Edmontonians trying to do what Edmontonians do best: rebuild.

BWW Review: TOWARDS YOUTH Examines the Effect of Strenuous Societies on Drama Students
by Isabella Perrone - Mar 9, 2019

Making its world debut in the Project: Humanity and Crow's Theatre production, TOWARDS YOUTH brings five different drama classrooms from around the world, transitioning from Toronto to England, Greece, Taiwan, and India. Written by Andrew Kushnir based on his travels with Dr. Kathleen Gallagher to conduct her research on the narratives and cultures within drama classrooms, the play explores how the strains of society trickle into the lives of students.

BWW Interview: Andrew Kushnir Lets Young People Lead the Way in TOWARDS YOUTH
by Isabella Perrone - Mar 9, 2019

Andrew Kushnir's latest work, TOWARDS YOUTH: A PLAY ON RADICAL HOPE, made its debut on February 28 at Streetcar Crowsnest's intimate Guloien Theatre. While the final product is a 2-hour examination of drama classrooms from around the world, Kushnir had to facilitate a detailed writing and editing process to bring months of research to the stage.

Khari Wendell McClellan Plans Tour Along With Release of New Album THE FREEDOM SINGER
by Macon Prickett - Feb 2, 2018

Khari Wendell McClelland is set to release the Freedom Singer album on February 2, 2018 and will be embarking on a 6-city tour across Canada in support of the album beginning with a sold-out concert in Vancouver. Tickets can be found at projecthumanity.ca.

A Celebration of Black History, Khari Wendell McClelland Set To Release FREEDOM SINGER Album on 2/2
by Tori Hartshorn - Jan 25, 2018

Khari Wendell McClelland is set to release the Freedom Singer album on February 2, 2018. A true celebration of black history, the album is a collection of rare and forgotten songs that McClelland interprets through the many styles and genres that helped to shape him. Using folk, gospel, country, hip hop and soul to reinvigorate these songs and build a bridge from the 1800's to the present. Produced by John Raham and Khari Wendell McClelland, Freedom Singer will be available through Bandcamp, iTunes, Spotify and through Khari's label COAX Records' online store.

Project: Humanity's FREEDOM SINGER Tour to Stop at the Citadel This Autumn
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2017

Citadel Theatre will welcome Project: Humanity's acclaimed production of Freedom Singer to The Club, October 25 to 29, 2017.

Project: Humanity's FREEDOM SINGER Tour to Stop at the Citadel This Autumn
by BWW News Desk - Oct 23, 2017

Citadel Theatre will welcome Project: Humanity's acclaimed production of Freedom Singer to The Club, October 25 to 29, 2017.

FREEDOM SINGER to Embarks on Fall 2017 Canadian Tour
by BWW News Desk - Sep 21, 2017

Following the acclaimed world premiere of Freedom Singer during Black History Month 2017, Project: Humanity is proud to bring this "must-see" theatre production to Vancouver, Whitehorse, Dawson City, Gananoque, Windsor and Edmonton.

Urban Ink Presents FREEDOM SINGER Next Month
by BWW News Desk - Sep 19, 2017

Following the acclaimed world premiere of Freedom Singer during Black History month 2017, Urban Ink is proud to bring this must-see theatre production to the Goldcorp Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre from Oct. 7 18, 2017.

FREEDOM SINGER to Embarks on Fall 2017 Canadian Tour
by BWW News Desk - Jun 14, 2017

Following the acclaimed world premiere of Freedom Singer during Black History Month 2017, Project: Humanity is proud to bring this "must-see" theatre production to Vancouver, Whitehorse, Dawson City, Gananoque, Windsor and Edmonton.

Centaur Theatre Presents THE WATERSHED by Annabel Soutar
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2016

Montreal's Porte Parole and Toronto's Crow's Theatre return to Centaur Theatre with The Watershed, another probing Canadian story ripped from the headlines. As with the award-winning Seeds co-production, (Centaur 2013), this too is helmed by the prominent director, Chris Abraham and sees the return of Canadian acting icon, Eric Peterson, to the Centaur stage.

Rehearsals Now Underway for Tarragon's THE SUMMONED
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 28, 2016

Rehearsals are underway for Tarragon Theatre's world premiere of The Summoned by celebrated Canadian actor and screenwriter Fabrizio Filippo, now making his Tarragon playwriting debut with this twisted technological thriller that  takes audiences on a whirlwind ride from the past and into the future of the digital age. Directed by Tarragon's Artistic Director Richard Rose, The Summoned previews from April 20, opens April 27 and runs to May 29 in Tarragon's Mainspace.

The Cultch to Present THE GAY HERITAGE PROJECT, 3/2-19
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 27, 2016

The Cultch is pleased to present The Gay Heritage Project from Wednesday, March 2 to Saturday, March 19 at the Historic Theatre.

Ryan G. Hinds to Make NYC Cabaret Debut in Kander and Ebb Cabaret at Don't Tell Mama, 11/15
by BWW News Desk - Oct 22, 2015

After playing to full houses in Toronto and Montreal, critically-acclaimed Canadian performer Ryan G. Hinds (Hedwig & the Angry Inch; MacArthur Park Suite, A Disco Ballet; Starry Notions) makes his New York City cabaret debut at Don't Tell Mama's with #KanderAndEbb, a uniquely personal musical exploration of the John Kander/Fred Ebb canon.

Taragon Sets Cast of New Andrew Kushnir Play WORMWOOD
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 22, 2015

Casting is announced and rehearsals are underway for the world premiere of Wormwood by actor and acclaimed playwright Andrew Kushnir (Small Axe, The Middle Place, The Gay Heritage Project) in his first play for Tarragon Theatre.

Tarragon Sets 45th Anniversary Season: THE TROUBLE WITH MR. ADAMS, AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE & More
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 13, 2015

Artistic Director Richard Rose and Managing Director Susan Moffat proudly rolled out Tarragon Theatre's 45th Anniversary Season today, filled with bold theatrical adventures and reaffirming Tarragon's reputation as a home for Canadian theatre.

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