Michael Therriault News

Over 30 Canadian performers all have their reasons for Hollering 4 Health Care on March 31st, the day that the Conservative government will allow the Health Accord to expire. They are hollering because:

Kino Lorber, Inc. is proud to announce the acquisition of theatrical U.S. rights to writer / director Joan Carr-Wiggin's crowd-pleasing comedy IF I WERE YOU, starring Marcia Gay Harden, Leonor Watling, and Aidan Quinn.

Ten years ago, Studio 180 burst onto the Toronto theatre scene with the Canadian premiere of THE LARAMIE PROJECT, a groundbreaking play in the form of a theatrical docudrama that perfectly defined the kind of theatre the founders of Studio 180 wanted to create: socially relevant, thought-provoking, and committed to community engagement. That was the very beginning of the company that is now considered one of the city's most vibrant and dynamic.

Sheridan College announced today the establishment of the Canadian Music Theatre Project ('CMTP'). The CMTP is Canada's first incubator for the development of new musical theatre works by Canadian and international composers, lyricists and book-writers.

The votes have all been counted and audited and we're VERY excited to announce the results of the first ever BroadwayWorld.com Toronto Awards! Tens of thousands of votes were cast during six weeks of intensive voting on over 430 nominees in 25 categories. Thank you to all who voted and congratulations to all the winners!

Studio 180 Theatre (acclaimed last season for STUFF HAPPENS and THE OVERWHELMING) and Acting Up Stage Company (fresh from its sold-out production of THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA) present the award-winning PARADE, from December 30, 2010 to January 22, 2011 at The Berkeley Street Theatre Upstairs.

Jason Robert Brown's PARADE is getting its' Canadian Premiere this month in Toronto courtesy of Acting Up Stage and Studio 180 Mark. BWW has been pleased to bring you interviews with both Jason and Michael Therriault who plays the lead role of Leo Frank. Today we are thrilled to be speaking with Tracy Michailidis, who plays Leo's wife and primary supporter in the show.

The Canadian Premiere of PARADE is currently playing at The Berkeley Street Theatre, and Micheal Therriault (who plays the lead role) took a few minutes to speak to BWW about the show and about his own love of musical theatre.

Studio 180 Theatre OVERWHELMING) and Acting Up Stage Company (fresh from its sold-out production of THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA) present the award-winning PARADE, through January 22, 2011 at The Berkeley Street Theatre Upstairs.

Studio 180 Theatre (acclaimed last season for STUFF HAPPENS and THE OVERWHELMING) and Acting Up Stage Company (fresh from its sold-out production of THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA) present the award-winning PARADE, from December 30, 2010 to January 22, 2011 at The Berkeley Street Theatre Upstairs.

Studio 180 Theatre (acclaimed last season for STUFF HAPPENS and THE OVERWHELMING) and Acting Up Stage Company (fresh from its sold-out production of THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA) present the award-winning PARADE, from December 30, 2010 to January 22, 2011 at The Berkeley Street Theatre Upstairs.

Tickets for the 2010 season of the Stratford Shakespeare Festival are now on sale. The 2010 season, beginning on April 10, features As You Like It; Kiss Me, Kate; The Tempest; Dangerous Liaisons; Evita; Peter Pan; The Winter's Tale; Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris; For the Pleasure of Seeing Her Again; Do Not Go Gentle; The Two Gentlemen of Verona; and King of Thieves.

A look back at some of the most exciting curtain calls of 2009!

Toronto's The Stratford Shakespeare Festival has revealed revealed additional casting for its 2010 season. The stars include Christopher Plummer, Chilina Kennedy, Juan Chioran, Michael Therriault and Geraint Wyn Davies for the Festival's productions of The Tempest, Evita, Kiss Me Kate, Peter Pan and Do Not Go Gentle. Nikki M. James, who was previously set to star alongside Plummer has withdrawn from the festival due to 'personal reasons.'

Lucy fans get ready. The new play I Loved Lucy by Lee Tannen has been adapted by the author from his best-selling memoir of the same name for a special (invitation only) second NYC staged reading on Tuesday, October 27th.

Lucy fans get ready. The new play I Loved Lucy by Lee Tannen has been adapted by the author from his best-selling memoir of the same name for a special (invitation only) second NYC staged reading on Tuesday, October 27th.

Toronto's The Stratford Shakespeare Festival has revealed the principal casting for its 2010 season. The stars include Christopher Plummer, Nikki M. James, Chilina Kennedy, Juan Chioran, Michael Therriault and Geraint Wyn Davies for the Festival's productions of The Tempest, Evita, Peter Pan and Do Not Go Gentle.

THE TIN PAN ALLEY RAG written by Mark Saltzman with Music & Lyrics by Irving Berlin & Scott Joplin and Directed by Stafford Arima concludes its limited engagement Sunday, September 6th, 2009 Off-Broadway at the Laura Pels Theatre at the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre.

THE TIN PAN ALLEY RAG written by Mark Saltzman with Music & Lyrics by Irving Berlin & Scott Joplin and Directed by Stafford Arima concludes its limited engagement Sunday, September 6th, 2009 Off-Broadway at the Laura Pels Theatre at the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre.