Photo Flash: Inside the Mirvish Season Launch Event
by Alan Henry
- Sep 16, 2014
David Mirvish has finalized all the details and shows for his 2014-15 line-up of shows. There will be seven shows in the Mainstage Subscription Series, three in the Off-Mirvish Subscription Series and nine bonus shows not on subscription. That brings the total to a record 19 shows for the 2014-15 season. The season lineup was announced during an event held on September 16 at The Royal Alexandra Theatre. The shows slated to play Toronto over the next year are: Wicked (now playing), The Book of Mormon (now playing), Our Country's Good (now playing), Arcadia, The Heart of Robin Hood, Blithe Spirit, Titanic the Musical, Kinky Boots, Disney's Newsies, Buyer and Cellar, Boom, Vanya and Sonya and Masha and Spike, Julie Madly Deeply, The Boy With Tape on His Face, Donny and Marie: A Broadway Christmas, Jersey Boys, Blades on Stage, Dame Edna's Glorious Goodbye, and Once.
BWW Video: Meet the Guy and Girl From Toronto's Upcoming 'ONCE'
by Alan Henry
- Sep 16, 2014
I'm thrilled to announce that BroadwayWorld has learned the casting for the Toronto sit down production of ONCE. The Toronto production of the Broadway hit musical will feature Ian Lake as Guy and Trish Lindstrom as Girl. I had a moment to sit down with Lake and Lindstrom after their performance at the Mirvish Productions Season Launch Event this morning and talk about their upcoming performances at the Royal Alexandra Theatre.
BWW Reviews: Stratford Festival's A Midsummer Night's Dream: A Chamber Play
by Lauren Gienow
- Aug 2, 2014
From the moment the Stratford Festival production of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM: A CHAMBER PLAY begins, it is clear that it will be an experience unlike any production of 'Dream' you have ever seen before. In fact, it will likely be a new experience to most Stratford Festival audiences.
BWW Reviews: ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS at Stratford
by Mary Alderson
- Jun 7, 2014
Yes, Alice, there is another world on the other side of that mirror...and it's made for kids! In an effort to reach out to families and little children, Stratford is offering something to keep the attention of the 12 and under crowd. Big colourful costumes, zany situations and audience participation will make this a hit with the small set.
Toronto's Stars UnCovered: Sting and The Police
by Jeff Madden
- Nov 12, 2013
UnCovered: Sting and The Police will play Toronto's Koerner Hall this Monday, November 18, 2013. This tribute concert, which features such notable vocalists as Jackie Richardson, Thom Allison and others (including myself), has become known as a 'don't miss' event for lovers of music and/or theatre. A small number of tickets remain; please call 416-408-0208 to order or visit www.actingupstage.com
BWW Reviews: BLOODLESS: The Trial of Burke and Hare
by Kelly Cameron
- Oct 15, 2012
Bloodless: The Trial of Burke and Hare is the first offering from Theatre 20, a brand new Canadian theatre company with a goal to foster the development of new Canadian musicals. Written by Winnipeg playwright Joseph Aragon, the show tells the true story of the West Port murders in Edinburgh in 1829. With a solid cast and some great original music, the show is a brave first choice for Theatre 20.
Photo Flash: Theatre 20's BLOODLESS: The Trial of Burke and Hare
by Kelly Cameron
- Oct 13, 2012
Theatre 20's much anticipated first production opened last night at The Panasonic Theatre in Toronto. Bloodless: The Trial of Burke and Hare, is something unique and rare: a new Canadian musical. Written by Joseph Aragon, the show was a hit at The Winnipeg Fringe where Theatre 20 Artistic Director Adam Brazier picked it up and decided to use it for Theatre 20's inaugural show. The result is a dark and twisted musical that showcases the incredibly talented triple threats our country is so rightly proud of. BWW is thrilled to bring readers photos from the production.
Photo Coverage: Stratford's 60th Season Opening Night Gala
by Kelly Cameron
- May 30, 2012
The 60th Season of the Stratford Shakespeare Festival opened last night with Much Ado About Nothing, but there was definitely something special happening in this gorgeous town. BWW was on hand for all the festivities, and we are thrilled to bring our readers photos from opening night.
Toronto's Theatre 20 to Present COMPANY and BLOODLESS in Inaugural Season
by Kelsey Denette
- Jan 23, 2012
Theatre 20, which debuted last year in Toronto, is the first group of its kind dedicated exclusively to the production of musicals. The company's first full season of shows will include BLOODLESS: THE TRIAL OF BURKE AND HARE and COMPANY, reports The Globe and Mail.
Photo Coverage: The Story Begins - Theatre 20's First Concert
by Kelly Cameron
- May 16, 2011
Theatre 20 kicked off it's 2011-2012 concert season on Monday May 9th with The Story Begins, an evening of songs from story driven musicals. Featuring special guest Colm Wilkinson and some of Toronto's best and brightest stars, it was a truly magical evening of amazing musical theatre talent. BWW was on hand to bring you exclusive photos from the event.
Photo Coverage: The Launch of Theatre 20 in Toronto
by Kelly Cameron
- Jan 22, 2011
Theatre 20, the new artist led group in Toronto dedicated exclusively to the pursuit of musical theatre, had their official launch in Toronto at The Panasonic Theatre on January 20th, 2011. BWW was on hand and brings you exclusive photos of the event.
BWW Reviews: ASSASSINS
by Mark Andrew Lawrence
- Feb 12, 2010
Birdland Theatre has joined forces with Barrie's Talk is Free Theatre to present a mesmerizing production of Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman's darkly comic piece Assassins. Fans of the show will no doubt want to see it, but others are well advised to take this scary ride and see for themselves.
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