Daniel MacIvor News

Interrobang Theatre Project is pleased to conclude its 2013-14 season with Calamity West's world premiere THE DOLL'S HOUSE PROJECT: IBSEN IS DEAD, based on Henrik Ibsen's classic drama A Doll's House, directed by Co-Artistic Director James Yost, playing May 8 - June 8, 2014 at The Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport in Chicago. Curtain times are Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 3pm. There will be added 3pm performances on Saturday, May 25 and Saturday, June 7. Tickets for THE DOLL'S HOUSE PROJECT: IBSEN IS DEAD are $20 general admission, $10 for previews, and students or industry members with ID and are available at www.athenaeumtheatre.org, in person at The Athenaeum Theatre Box office or by calling (773) 935-6875.

Toronto's Volcano, in association with Munich's BeMe Theatre, proudly presents A Beautiful View by acclaimed playwright Daniel MacIvor. Under Volcano Artistic Director Ross Manson's direction, this modern Canadian classic is radically reimagined and brought forward for a new generation to savour starring Canadian actors Becky Johnson (of improv duos IRON COBRA and The Sufferettes) andAmy Rutherford (Volcano's Goodness, Necessary Angel's Divisadero). A Beautiful View runs February 27 - March 9 at Factory Studio Theatre; tickets available by visiting volcano.ca or by calling the Factory Box Office at 416-504-9971.

A Finborough Theatre commission, and another in its series premiering the work of Canada's most acclaimed playwrights, the UK debut of award-winning Canadian playwright Matthew Edison - The Domino Heart, starring Amanda Hale - nominated for two Evening Standard Awards for Outstanding Newcomer and Best Actress, plays a limited run of nine Sunday and Monday evening and Tuesday matinee performances from 2 February 2014 (Press Night: Monday, 3 February 2014 at 7.30pm ).

Toronto – Alexander Neef, General Director of the Canadian Opera Company, today released details of the company's new opera commission, Hadrian, composed by internationally acclaimed Canadian-American singer, songwriter and composer Rufus Wainwright with libretto by award-winning Canadian actor, director and playwright Daniel MacIvor. Inspired by the Roman Emperor Hadrian and his love for Antinous, Hadrian is currently in development and is scheduled to open the COC's 2018/2019 mainstage season.

To lead off its 66th consecutive season, the Hudson Players Club (HPC), Quebec's longest running community theatre troupe, is breaking new ground with the launch of the Eat Our Shorts! Play Festival, a week-long cavalcade of short plays. Four different companies comprised of local artists will present a range of exciting plays from November 26th to 30th at the charming theatre in the former train station in Hudson (28 Wharf Road, Hudson QC J0P 1H0). Each performance will feature two plays, and festival passes are available. (Play details follow.)

Leda hasn't seen her daughter in years, but when her life comes to a crisis point her therapist does the unthinkable and offers concrete advice, sending all three women on a collision course with their all-too-human need for certainty and connection. Playing Oct 25-Nov 9 Wednesday - Saturday at 8pm with 2pm matinee on Saturday at Pacific Theatre, 1440 W 12th Ave. For tickets ($19.99-29.99, taxes and fees not incl.) call 604.731.5518 or visit pacifictheatre.org. A guest production by Ruby Slippers Theatre.

Tarragon Theatre launches its 2013-14 season with the Toronto premiere of The Best Brothers, written by award-winning playwright-in-residence Daniel MacIvor. MacIvor along with John Beale recreate the roles they originated in last season's hit Stratford Festival production of this heart-warming and hilarious two-hander. This bittersweet comedy previews opens tonight, September 25 and runs to October 27, 2013 in Tarragon's Mainspace.

As previously announced, Tarragon Theatre launches its 2013-14 season with the Toronto premiere of The Best Brothers, written by award-winning playwright-in-residence Daniel MacIvor. This heart-warming and hilarious two-hander, currently in previews, opens September 25 and runs to October 27 in Tarragon's Mainspace.

Vintage Productions presents the Toronto premiere of The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!), a satiric love-letter to the musical theatre of the 20th century. First performed at Dodger Stages in New York in 2005, the show has had long, successful runs in New York City and all over the United States, as well as in Australia and the UK. Performed in Toronto by a cast of four of the city's best musical theatre performers, The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!) is directed by Vinetta Strombergs, with musical direction by Michael Mulrooney.

Vintage Productions proudly presents the Toronto premiere of The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!), a satiric love-letter to the musical theatre of the 20th century. First performed at Dodger Stages in New York in 2005, the show has had long, successful runs in New York City and all over the United States, as well as in Australia and the UK. Performed in Toronto by a cast of four of the city's best musical theatre performers, The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!) is directed by Vinetta Strombergs, with musical direction by Michael Mulrooney.

Albert Schultz, Artistic Director of Soulpepper Theatre Company today announced details of a three-year residency between Soulpepper Theatre Company and Toronto's masters of improvisation, The National Theatre of the World (NTOW).

LOST Theatre Company presents its 29th One Act Festival. This annual event gives the UK's hottest new writing and directing talent the chance to air their work on the London Fringe. Over 6 nights we showcase a diverse and stimulating range of shows from some of the country's best young writers and directors.

LOST Theatre Company presents its 29th One Act Festival. This annual event gives the UK's hottest new writing and directing talent the chance to air their work on the London Fringe. Over 6 nights we showcase a diverse and stimulating range of shows from some of the country's best young writers and directors.

Albert Schultz, Artistic Director of Soulpepper Theatre Company today announced details of a three-year residency between Soulpepper Theatre Company and Toronto's masters of improvisation, The National Theatre of the World (NTOW).

Stage Left Studio, 214 W. 30th Street, is celebrating its third Drama Desk nominated show, Tom Gualtieri and Heather Hill's That Play: A Solo Macbeth, with added performances May 2, 9, 11, 14, 15, 16 & 25 at 7:30pm. Nominated this year for 'Unique Theatrical Experience' THAT PLAY has enjoyed a long run in New York City and continued rave reviews from both critics and audience.

Following its critically acclaimed third season which included Hot 'N' Throbbing and Speaking In Tongues, Interrobang Theatre Project, under the leadership of Co-Artistic Directors Jeffry Stanton and James Yost, has announced its 2013-14 season.

Pacific Theatre has announced its 30th anniversary season! To celebrate three decades producing theatre, Pacific Theatre is offering a jam-packed season celebrating the past with revivals of some of the company's most iconic work and embracing the present with thought-provoking, entertaining work new to Vancouver audiences.

Artistic Director Richard Rose and General Manager Gideon Arthurs have announced Tarragon Theatre's 2013-14 season. Ten contemporary plays - which include world and English-language premieres, as well as remounts of acclaimed Canadian productions and imaginative new plays from the international stage - make up one of Tarragon's most ambitious seasons to date.

Artistic Director Richard Rose and General Manager Gideon Arthurs have announced Tarragon Theatre's 2013-14 season. Ten contemporary plays - which include world and English-language premieres, as well as remounts of acclaimed Canadian productions and imaginative new plays from the international stage - make up one of Tarragon's most ambitious seasons to date.

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