David Warrack News

After 40 years as a charitable service organization for Canada's musicians, the International Resource Centre for Performing Artists is ceasing operation November 30.

If you're visiting Panama in early 2018, there's no escaping Panama The Musical, hailed as 'A Roaring Twenties Musical with a Latin heartbeat,' debuting February 1-March 4, 2018, with the World Premiere on February 22nd. Even before landing, COPA Airlines, a sponsor, plays  a dazzling trailer - the first tease. Then, on a walk through the terminal, stroll through the Casco Viejo or expedition to the famous Canal, posters featuring the Panamanian cast greet you everywhere, for #VisitPanama is also a sponsor. The Minister of Tourism, Gustavo Him, allocated a whopping $50,000 to support the marketing of this spectacle. And, if you happen to be staying at the chic, modern AC Hotel by Marriott in the financial district, another sponsor, you'll be welcomed by the smiling faces of the show's lovers, Tito and Melody. Reviewing the show for Broadway World - a first for both Panama and the publication's global reach - made not one, but four national news outlets and radio too. Even the Vice President herself, Isabel de Saint Malo de Alvarado, gave a heartfelt and rousing speech at the World Premiere, in English, which is historically significant, since it is not customary for politicians to deliver speeches in any other language than their native tongue in the homeland. All of these high profile sponsors and supporters have rallied behind the Panama The Musical and vocalized their belief in its value to the Nation. So what's the big deal? New musicals are a common occurrence. But for Panama, this is a first!

Some of Toronto's most illustrious musicians and other performing artists join forces in Five Thousand Miles, a benefit concert in aid of Syrian refugees, Sunday, November 8 at 2 p.m., at Rosedale United Church, 159 Roxborough Drive (at Glen Road).

Under the stars on the patio at Vagabondo Italian Ristorante + Lounge in downtown Toronto, Theatre 20 announced its 2015/2016 season. The sold-out event, which included food, drinks, and a first glimpse into the season, also included preview performances from the upcoming season presented by Nathan Carroll, Colleen Dauncey, Lauren Toffan, Kevin Dennis, Nora McLellan, and David Keeley, with musical accompaniment provided byScott Christian and Mark Selby.

Famous PEOPLE Players will honor David Clayton-Thomas of 'Blood Sweat and Tears' on Sunday, April 19, 2015 from 5 to 9 p.m.

Did you attend Acting Up Stage Company's recent 'Uncovered-Billy Joel and Elton John' concerts? If not, you missed a sensational performance by Jackie Richardson. But fear not, you'll get another chance to experience our national treasure when she performs with some of our most accomplished musical theatre talents this Monday, Dec. 1st.

On December 6th The Canon Theatre was officially renamed The Ed Mirvish Theatre in honour of theatre impresario Ed Mirvish. Many of Canada's best and brightest talent were on hand for this historic occasion, where David Mirvish paid tribute to his father in a loving and moving ceremony. BWW was on hand to bring its readers pictures of the performance highlights, dignitaries and of course, the new theatre.

BWW is thrilled to bring its readers this exclusive opportunity to win tickets to three (3) separate June concerts in Toronto this summer. We want to give you guys an awesome month of Canadian musical theatre talent, and hear about your favourite under-appreciated musical theatre gems. Enter for your chance to win tickets to Louise Pitre's La Vie En Rouge, Geoffrey Tyler's Making Other Plans and Theatre 20's Driven to Score.

Theatre 20, a new musical theatre company in Toronto, today announced an exciting three-concert series for 2011, to be held at the Panasonic Theatre.

Theatre 20, a new musical theatre company in Toronto, today announced an exciting three-concert series for 2011, to be held at the Panasonic Theatre.

More stars have come on board for the seventh annual Scrabble® With The Stars, including several eminent CBC personalities, event chair Vivienne Muhling announced today.

Want to have words with a celebrity? There'll be a celebrity at every table at the elegant Arcadian Court at 401 Bay Street on Monday, April 4 when fashion/lifestyle reporter Jeanne Beker and actor Barry Flatman again host the seventh annual Scrabble® With The Stars in aid of Performing Arts Lodges (PAL) Toronto.

More stars have come on board for the seventh annual Scrabble® With The Stars, including several eminent CBC personalities, event chair Vivienne Muhling announced today.

Composer, conductor, pianist, producer, and long time Scrabble With The Stars enthusiastic supporter David Warrack will compose and perform a 'Scrabble With The Stars Anthem' for the seventh annual Scrabble With The Stars, event chair Vivienne Muhling announced.

Want to have words with a celebrity? There'll be a celebrity at every table at the elegant Arcadian Court at 401 Bay Street on Monday, April 4 when fashion/lifestyle reporter Jeanne Beker and actor Barry Flatman again host the seventh annual Scrabble® With The Stars in aid of Performing Arts Lodges (PAL) Toronto.

Want to have words with a celebrity? There'll be a celebrity at every table at the elegant Arcadian Court at 401 Bay Street on Monday, April 4 when fashion/lifestyle reporter Jeanne Beker and actor Barry Flatman again host the seventh annual Scrabble® With The Stars in aid of Performing Arts Lodges (PAL) Toronto.

On SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18, Tony award-winner LEN CARIOU stars in the ongoing series OUT OF CHARACTER: INTIMATE PORTRAITS OF THEATRICAL STARS at The George Weston Recital Hall, Toronto Centre for the Arts.

On SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18, Tony award-winner LEN CARIOU stars in the ongoing series OUT OF CHARACTER: INTIMATE PORTRAITS OF THEATRICAL STARS at The George Weston Recital Hall, Toronto Centre for the Arts.

On Wednesday, November 10, 2010, the Toronto Centre for the Arts launches Out of Character: Intimate Portraits of Stage Stars, a five-part series that features some of Canada's most revered theatrical talent performing unplugged at the intimate George Weston Recital Hall, a venue renowned for its outstanding acoustics. Jackie Richardson, Len Cariou, Michael Burgess, Valerie Boyle, and Rebecca Caine have starred in major theatrical productions throughout North America - in Out of Character: Intimate Portraits of Stage Stars each of these immense theatrical talents will perform songs, monologues and stories, accompanied by musical director David Warrack.

On Wednesday, November 10, 2010, the Toronto Centre for the Arts launches Out of Character: Intimate Portraits of Stage Stars, a five-part series that features some of Canada's most revered theatrical talent performing unplugged at the intimate George Weston Recital Hall, a venue renowned for its outstanding acoustics. Jackie Richardson, Len Cariou, Michael Burgess, Valerie Boyle, and Rebecca Caine have starred in major theatrical productions throughout North America - in Out of Character: Intimate Portraits of Stage Stars each of these immense theatrical talents will perform songs, monologues and stories, accompanied by musical director David Warrack.