Morris Panych News

Barbara Hamilton Memorial Award was inaugurated in 1996 and is given to a Canadian artist who demonstrates excellence in the performing arts and is dedicated to advocating and being an ambassador for the arts in Canada. The Barbara Hamilton Memorial Award is sponsored by the City of Toronto, and the recipient is awarded with a scroll and a cheque for $1,000 from the City.

The Stratford Shakespeare Festival this year features something for everyone. For history lovers, there's Henry V, The War of 1812 and Wanderlust, a new musical set during the gold rush of the Great North. Lovers of romance will enjoy The Matchmaker, as well as the classic Shakespeare plays Cymbeline and Much Ado About Nothing. Another classic, the Greek tragedy Elektra, comes from the hand of one of Greece's most avant-garde directors. Lovers of literature will want to see Christopher Plummer's A Word or Two. For families, there's You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, MacHomer and The Pirates of Penzance. A season rich in musicals also features the Broadway favourite 42nd Street. The season runs now thru October 28.

Thanks to the vision and determination of the Stratford Shakespeare Festival's pioneering artists, the adventure that began in 1953 with two productions in a tent is now North America's premier repertory theatre. In a season celebrating 60 years of theatrical achievement, the Festival presents 14 productions in five venues, featuring Christopher Plummer and one of the finest acting companies in the world. The season runs now thru October 28. Watch highlights from the Festival's upcoming productions below!

Thanks to the vision and determination of the Stratford Shakespeare Festival's pioneering artists, the adventure that began in 1953 with two productions in a tent is now North America's premier repertory theatre. In a season celebrating 60 years of theatrical achievement, the Festival presents 14 productions in five venues, featuring Christopher Plummer and one of the finest acting companies in the world. The season runs now thru October 28. Watch a trailer of the Festival's upcoming productions below!

Artistic Director Des McAnuff will receive the National Arts Centre Award of the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards at a ceremony at Rideau Hall tonight. The ceremony is followed by a gala performance at the National Arts Centre, honouring each of Governor General Performing Arts Award recipients. Mr. McAnuff is being recognized for his extraordinary accomplishments over the past performance year.

The B Street Theatre, Sacramento's Resident Professional, New Works Theatre closes both its spring play selections for the Mainstage & Family Series tonight, April 15.

Tarragon Theatre announces its 11-play, 2012-2013 season of contemporary plays, including a mini-festival of new works by Hannah Moscovitch; a Tarragon writing debut from David Yee; returning artists David S. Young and Asha and Ravi Jain; and work from Melody A. Johnson, John Mighton, Michel Nadeau and Morris Panych.

The B Street Theatre, Sacramento's Resident Professional, New Works Theatre announced its early spring play selections for the Mainstage & Family Series.

The Stratford Shakespeare Festival's Artistic Director Des McAnuff is the recipient of the National Arts Centre Award of the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards in recognition of his extraordinary accomplishments over the past performance year.

The B Street Theatre, Sacramento's Resident Professional, New Works Theatre announced its early spring play selections for the Mainstage & Family Series.

Centaur Theatre is set to present the world premiere of In Absentia by Morris Panych, recipient of numerous awards including two Governor General's Literary Awards for Drama.

A story of loss and longing is brought to light in the world premiere of Morris Panych's In Absentia now playing at the Centaur Theatre.

The B Street Theatre, Sacramento's Resident Professional, New Works Theatre announced its early spring play selections for the Mainstage & Family Series.

Canadian Stage today announced the details of the 2012.2013 season celebrating the 25th anniversary of the company.

Centaur Theatre is set to present the world premiere of In Absentia by Morris Panych, recipient of numerous awards including two Governor General's Literary Awards for Drama.

Centaur Theatre is set to present the world premiere of In Absentia by Morris Panych, recipient of numerous awards including two Governor General's Literary Awards for Drama.

Centaur Theatre Company presents the world premiere of In Absentia By Morris Panych and Directed by Roy Surette from January 31 - March 4, 2012.

Centaur Theatre is set to present the world premiere of In Absentia by Morris Panych, recipient of numerous awards including two Governor General's Literary Awards for Drama.

Centaur Theatre Company presents the world premiere of In Absentia By Morris Panych and Directed by Roy Surette from January 31 - March 4, 2012.

Closing the Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum 2011 season will be the wickedly funny 'Vigil,' a dark comedy written and directed by Morris Panych and featuring Marco Barricelli and Academy Award-winner Olympia Dukakis, November 2 through December 18. The opening is set for November 6.