The Victoria Playhouse Petrolia is thrilled to announce an upcoming four-part speaker series called 'Proud to be Canadian'. With the assistance of the Celebrate Ontario grant they received earlier this Spring, they will be inviting notable Canadians from various vocations, to present a one-hour discussion, complete with multi-media components, discussing their patriotic pride. Following each inquisitive presentation, there will be an audience Q&A period, allowing patrons to chat with the special guests. Hosted by Canadian funny lady Linda Kash (well known for her Philadelphia Cream Cheese commercials), the shows will be an engaging interview style format, much like you would see on a daytime talk-show like Ellen.
With Come From Away establishing itself as one of the frontrunners at this year's Tony Awards, people are buzzing more than ever. In a recent article by the Washington Post, the producers of the hit new musical discussed the lasting impact that it has been having on its audience.
THE 2017 JUNO AWARDS pulled out all the stops at the sold-out live broadcast celebrating Canada's diverse musical talent. Live from the Canadian Tire Centre in the nation's capital, the two-and-a-half hour broadcast opened with a greeting from this year's recipient of the Allan Waters Humanitarian Award, Buffy Sainte-Marie.
The town council of Gander, Newfoundland has unanimously voted against an application to clear land adjacent to the community's historic airport for the construction of a Trump Hotel and Casino.
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: Bernadette Peters and more celebrate Cameron Mackintosh at Signature's Sondheim Gala in D.C., and four 'Lolas' strut their stuff this evening at the TDF HONORS KINKY BOOTS benefit!
Would he jet to New York at the invitation of Canada's progressive hero, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, to attend a Broadway performance of "Come From Away," a musical that showcases the generosity of foreigners? "Absolutely not," the president said.
Today, NBC special correspondent Tom Brokaw joined TODAY to reveal the real-life incidents that inspired the show and examines how a small Canadian town opened its heart to stranded Americans in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks.
The cast and the audience at Come From Away got a special treat from up north this evening when Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took the stage ahead of the Canadian-born musical to address the audience. Trudeau is in the city to celebrate the show and to attend his first in the Broadway musical.
The cast and the audience at Come From Away got a special treat from up north this evening when Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took the stage ahead of the Canadian-born musical to address the audience.
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: THE PRICE brings an all-star quartet of actors to Broadway tonight, and GROUNDHOG DAY starts performances on the Great White Way!
Toronto Metro News is reporting that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will soon be on his way to Broadway to see one of theatre's newcomers COME FROM AWAY. Trudeau tweeted that he has tickets for himself and his wife on March 15 and he is looking forward 'to showing New Yorkers Canada at its best.'
Direct from their appearance at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival as part of the #madeinadelaide campaign, A Case of You: The Music of Joni Mitchell featuring Deborah Brennan, Max Garcia-Underwood and Chris Neale plays as part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival at The Butterfly Club between September 26 - Oct 2.
As Canada Day approaches on July 1st, Canada and its prime minster, Justin Trudeau, have a high profile on the world stage. The U.S. presidential election is producing excellent press for America's northern neighbor. Google reported a record number of searches for 'move to Canada' since Super Tuesday. (Google Trends reported a surge in similar searches in Britain since the Brexit votes were announced last week.)
But are Americans truly prepared to live the life of a Canuck? Canadian-American author Robert Martichenko can discuss what it was like to grow up in northern Canada, and offer helpful advice for U.S. citizens who are considering crossing the world's longest undefended border to emigrate to Canada.
He can discuss these and other common questions: Does running away from a dysfunctional election enable you to qualify for refugee status? Are all Canadians obsessed with hockey? What the heck is poutine? Where are the igloos? You mean the U.S. is not the biggest country in the world?
Martichenko is a speaker, writer, poet and novelist. His new book, 'Drift and Hum: The Great Canadian-American Novel' (www.driftandhum.com), won the Canada Book Award. 'Drift and Hum' has been described by IndieReader as 'a delightful exploration of the bonds of friendship and love, and an unforgettable epic depiction of youth's passage into adulthood.' This debut novel tells the story of the four 'Beaver Brothers' who embark on adventure after adventure in their quest for peace of mind in the Canadian North and the American South.
Robert Martichenko was born in Timmins, Ontario and has lived in the U.S. for the past two decades. An entrepreneur and CEO of LeanCor Supply Chain Group, Martichenko is the author of several successful business books and a novel, 'Drift and Hum.' He received the 2015 Distinguished Service Award from the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and was chosen as a 2015 C-Suite honoree by Venue & LEAD Magazine.