Jamie McKnight News

Producers Bill Kenwright, The Really Useful Group, David Mirvish, Troika Entertainment & Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures have announced the all-Canadian cast of the North American premiere of Andrew Lloyd Webber's new stage adaptation of THE WIZARD OF OZ.

According to a report by the Toronto Star, TV series Road to Avonlea star Cedric Smith will likely play the Wizard in Mirvish and Andrew Lloyd Webber's upcoming production of The Wizard of Oz.

The 31st Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards for the 2009/2010 Season were handed out in a star-studded ceremony on the evening of Monday, June 28th in Toronto. BWW was on hand for the pre and post parties as well as the awards, and brings you photo coverage of all the nominees and winners on the biggest night of the year for Canadian Theatre.

Canada's CityTv is reporting that the documentary 'Hot Toxic Love: The Making of The Toxic Avenger Musical' will have its premiere on March 7th at 10PM. The documentary offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Toronto production from auditions to opening night from the perspective of the cast and crew.

Canada's CityTv is reporting that the documentary 'Hot Toxic Love: The Making of The Toxic Avenger Musical' will have its premiere on March 7th at 10PM. The documentary offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Toronto production from auditions to opening night from the perspective of the cast and crew.

Lindsay Thomas, Stratford veteran and 'Francine' in the Original Canadian Cast of Jersey Boys, passed away Wednesday February 3rd after a courageous battle with lung cancer. She left behind a great legacy of wonderful theatre performances and friendships, as has become evident in the outpouring of support shown over the last few days.

The Toxic Avenger had its official opening Hallowen night at The Music Hall on the Danforth. Since then it has been delighting audience with its unique blend on music, humour and campy fun. BWW got the chance to sit down and talk with Brittany Gray about her role as Sarah, the blind librarian and object of 'Toxie's' love.

Dancap Productions Inc. presents the Canadian Premiere of THE TOXIC AVENGER, an eco-monster musical comedy based on the 1984 Lloyd Kaufman classic cult film.

Watch this space for the latest updates on the world of Broadway right here in Toronto! The city has a ton to offer, you just have to know where to look. This week involves a trip into the city to spend Halloween at the premiere of The Toxic Avenger...things are bound to get a little wild!

SARAH JANE MCMAHON Sunday, September 13 at 7:30 PM Versatile doesn't begin to describe New Orleans born soprano Sarah Jane McMahon. Kept busy on two continents and from coast to coast, Sarah Jane is the rare artist as accomplished on the opera stage, singing with the likes of Placido Domingo, as she is wrapping her silvery voice around Broadway show tunes both old and new.

The cast of the Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of Hair will take to the intimate stage of Joe's Pub for a Sept. 14 benefit entitled With a Little Help From My Friends.

SARAH JANE MCMAHON Sunday, September 13 at 7:30 PM Versatile doesn't begin to describe New Orleans born soprano Sarah Jane McMahon. Kept busy on two continents and from coast to coast, Sarah Jane is the rare artist as accomplished on the opera stage, singing with the likes of Placido Domingo, as she is wrapping her silvery voice around Broadway show tunes both old and new.

On September 14th, the entire cast of the Broadway Revival of HAIR will take the stage for two very special concerts at Joe's Pub. The 9:30 and 11:30 pm concerts, 'With A Little Help From My Friends,' will help celebrate and benefit Broadway and Stratford Shakespeare Festival actress, Lindsay Thomas.

SARAH JANE MCMAHON Sunday, September 13 at 7:30 PM Versatile doesn't begin to describe New Orleans born soprano Sarah Jane McMahon. Kept busy on two continents and from coast to coast, Sarah Jane is the rare artist as accomplished on the opera stage, singing with the likes of Placido Domingo, as she is wrapping her silvery voice around Broadway show tunes both old and new.

The cast of the Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of Hair will take to the intimate stage of Joe's Pub for a Sept. 14 benefit entitled With a Little Help From My Friends.

SARAH JANE MCMAHON Sunday, September 13 at 7:30 PM Versatile doesn't begin to describe New Orleans born soprano Sarah Jane McMahon. Kept busy on two continents and from coast to coast, Sarah Jane is the rare artist as accomplished on the opera stage, singing with the likes of Placido Domingo, as she is wrapping her silvery voice around Broadway show tunes both old and new.

On September 14th, the entire cast of the Broadway Revival of HAIR will take the stage for two very special concerts at Joe's Pub. The 9:30 and 11:30 pm concerts, 'With A Little Help From My Friends,' will help celebrate and benefit Broadway and Stratford Shakespeare Festival actress, Lindsay Thomas.

Protect your funny bones!Ross Petty's riotous ALADDIN, THE MAGICAL FAMILY MUSICAL, featuring Wrestling Superstar and King of the Sharpshooter Bret 'Hitman' Hart as The Genie of the Lamp, will once again run rampant in Toronto this winter, December 6 - 24 at the Elgin Theatre.

HAIR no longer shocks or titillates, and given the uninspired staging on view here, offers little true entertainment value. * 1/2 (Out of 5)