BWW Special: Twickets Lands in Toronto
by Kelly Cameron
- Jul 24, 2013
Twickets is the latest social media tool to emerge in the theatre world, with an aim to help people get tickets to sold out shows without having to pay inflated scalper prices. Already a hit in the UK, a Toronto branch has just launched and is hoping to grow past the 1,000 mark before launching city-wide apps allowing people easy access to all the 'must-see' and sold out shows our great city has to offer. BWW has all the details on this new social media find.
BWW Reviews: ANYTHING GOES is a Delightful Romp at The Princess of Wales
by Kelly Cameron
- Jul 22, 2013
The Roundabout Theatre Company revival production of the hit 1940's musical Anything Goes opened this past Thursday night at The Princess of Wales Theatre, during one of the worst heat waves the city of Toronto had ever had. With ushers dressed in sailor uniforms and clever social media photobooths assembled in the theatre, the production was quickly being touted as a fantastic way to 'beat the heat' and enjoy three hours of blissful airconditionning. But if you're trekking to the theatre in large part to escape the heat you are in for one heck of a surprise - Anything Goes may just be the go-to hit musical of the summer in Toronto.
BWW Special Feature: Toronto Fringe Wrap-Up
by Kelly Cameron
- Jul 16, 2013
The 25th Anniversary of the Toronto Fringe Festival wrapped up an incredible ten days in our glorious city this past Sunday night, marking a record year in terms of opening 4 day profit despite challenges such as flooding and power outages cancelling shows and closing down theatres. The city came alive with 148 shows performing in venues across the city, selling 57,182 tickets and returning $433,027 to artists. In addition, there were 200 completely sold-out performances, and many shows which were incredibly close. The joy of Fringing is the hidden gems that you discover, and I'm pleased to report I discovered two this year in Bremen Rock Musical and We Are the Bomb. In addition, there are many excellent shows headed uptown for Best of Fringe which begins in 2 days!
Penny Seats Theatre Presents LITTLE ME, Now thru 7/27
by BWW News Desk
- Jul 11, 2013
Now in its third year of operation, Ann Arbor's Penny Seats Theatre Company is set to produce its trademark summer show at the West Park Band Shell, 215 Chapin Street in Ann Arbor for three weekends from today, July 11 through July 27.
Photo Coverage: EVANGELINE Opens at the Charlottetown Festival
by Kelly Cameron
- Jul 7, 2013
A brand new Canadian musical by Ted Dykstra opened last night in Charlottetown after nearly ten years of work to get it mounted on the stage. Starring Canadian darlings Chilina Kennedy and Adam Brazier, early buzz surrounding this production is incredibly promising. Racheal McCaig visited the Island to check out the days leading up to opening, and BWW is thrilled to share these gorgeous shots from the tech run of EVANGELINE.
Photo Coverage: The Costumes of EVANGELINE at Charlottetown Festival
by Kelly Cameron
- Jul 7, 2013
Evangeline is a brand new Canadian musical from the mind of Ted Dykstra, and tells the story of Longfellow's heroine who was separated from her lover during the expulsion of the Acadians. BWW was on hand during the days leading up to last night's opening, and we are thrilled to showcase some of the incredible sketches that went into bring this show to life.
Photo Coverage: EVANGELINE - A New Canadian Musical is Born
by Kelly Cameron
- Jul 6, 2013
Evangeline is a brand new Canadian musical with book, lyrics and music by Ted Dykstra. It opens today at the Charlottetown Festival and features Adam Brazier and Chilina Kennedy in a famous story based on Longfellow's poem EVANGELINE. BWW is thrilled to take its readers on a behind the scenes journey at the birth of this show.
BWW Interviews: Soulpepper's Lorenzo Savoini on ANGELS IN AMERICA at Pride Toronto
by Kelly Cameron
- Jun 30, 2013
The Toronto Pride Parade is one of the biggest and most anticpated events of the summer, drawing over a million people into the downtown core to celebrate our city's diverse LGBTQ population. This year, Soulpepper is joining the parade and promoting their upcoming production of Tony Kushner's Angels in America. BWW spoke with Lorenzo Savoini about the designs the team has come up with, the spirit of Pride and the 'Angels on Stilts'
Photo Coverage: The 2013 Dora Awards - Ceremony and After Party
by Kelly Cameron
- Jun 26, 2013
The 2013 Dora Awards took place in Toronto on Monday June 25th at The St Lawrence Centre for the Arts. To accommodate demand, the Bluma theatre was also opened up for guests and the awards were live-streamed via 'Doratron'. As in previous years, there was a glamorous VIP ceremony pre-show followed by a post show street party that closed down Front Street. A record number of Doras were given out, with Young People's Theatre's CINDERELLA the runaway hit of the evening with seven awards. BWW is thrilled readers photos from the evening.
Photo Coverage: The 2013 Dora Awards Red Carpet and VIP Reception
by Kelly Cameron
- Jun 26, 2013
The 2013 Dora Awards took place in Toronto on Monday June 25th at The St Lawrence Centre for the Arts. To accommodate demand, the Bluma theatre was also opened up for guests and the awards were live-streamed via 'Doratron'. As in previous years, there was a glamorous VIP ceremony pre-show followed by a post show street party that closed down Front Street. A record number of Doras were given out, with Young People's Theatre's CINDERELLA the runaway hit of the evening with seven awards. BWW is thrilled readers photos from the evening.
BWW Recap: Toronto Celebrates its Best at the 2013 Dora Awards
by Alan Henry
- Jun 25, 2013
The 34th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards for the 2012/2013 season were handed out in a star-studded ceremony in Toronto on the evening of Monday, June 24 at the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts' Bluma Appel Theatre, hosted by the hilarious Matt Baram and Naomi Snieckus, Second City alumni and founding members of The National Theatre of the World.
Catch the Exclusive DORA AWARDS Live Tweet on BWW Toronto!
by Alan Henry
- Jun 24, 2013
This evening the Dora Awards will be held at the Bluma Appel Theatre at the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, following a Pre-Show VIP reception at the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts. The Dora Awards, named for Dora Mavor Moore, celebrate the best in Toronto theatre.
Catch the DORA AWARDS Live Tweet Now!
by Alan Henry
- Jun 24, 2013
Watch the Dora Awards Live Tweet brought to you by Kelly Cameron (@broadwaybabyto) and Alan Aronshtam (@alanaronshtam)
Photo Coverage: Michael Hughes and Callandra Dendias in DEFYING GRAVITY
by Kelly Cameron
- Jun 21, 2013
This past Tuesday 2013 Bistro Award winner Michael Hughes was reunited on stage with one of his best friend's (Mamma Mia's Callandra Dendias) for a very special cabaret which paid tribute to the music of Academy Award Winner Stephen Schwartz (with some Disney thrown in for good measure). Joining this dynamite duo were special guests Kritty Uranowski, John Connolly, Lindsey Frazier, Joel Cumber and Mark Selby on the piano. BWW has photos from the special night.
Photo Coverage: Joni Mitchell at LUMINATO
by Kelly Cameron
- Jun 19, 2013
Joni Mitchell played a rare concert this past Wednesday night in Toronto as part of the Luminato Festival. The 70 year old singer/songwriter was being honoured in an evening filled with musical luminaries performing her classic songs. Originally scheduled to only do a reading after the pre-arranged performances, Joni delighted the audience by performing three songs in addition to telling some incredible stories.
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