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DATES PRODUCTION 3/15/2013 - 3/16/2013 Scooby-Doo Live! Musical Mysteries (2013) 2/17/2013 - 2/17/2013 Strawberry Shortcake: Follow Your Berry Own Beat (2013)
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Ilter Ibrahimof to Step Down as Founding Artistic Director of
Fall for Dance North
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2024
Fall for Dance North announces the departure of Artistic Director Ilter Ibrahimof. Stay tuned for updates on the festival's future direction and leadership.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2024
Fall for Dance North announces the departure of Artistic Director Ilter Ibrahimof. Stay tuned for updates on the festival's future direction and leadership.
MUGHAL-E-AZAM Begins Canada Tour 2023 in Toronto
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 2, 2023
Presented by Cinema on Stage, the highly anticipated Canada Tour 2023 of the extraordinary Bollywood extravaganza, 'Mughal-e-Azam: The Musical, “is now underway. Hailed as the pioneering Indian Broadway-style production, it aims to mesmerize the Canadian audience, by offering them a captivating insight into the world of Indian art and talent.
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 2, 2023
Presented by Cinema on Stage, the highly anticipated Canada Tour 2023 of the extraordinary Bollywood extravaganza, 'Mughal-e-Azam: The Musical, “is now underway. Hailed as the pioneering Indian Broadway-style production, it aims to mesmerize the Canadian audience, by offering them a captivating insight into the world of Indian art and talent.
ALL ABOUT THE THREE KINGDOMS Returns to Hong Kong Dance Company in March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2023
Hong Kong Dance Company (HKDC) will stage the Art Education Theatre All About The Three Kingdoms from 3-5 March 2023 at Auditorium, Sha Tin Town Hall. Gaining mastery of dance through years of practice, dancers convey the beauty of tradition in their rich and expressive movements.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2023
Hong Kong Dance Company (HKDC) will stage the Art Education Theatre All About The Three Kingdoms from 3-5 March 2023 at Auditorium, Sha Tin Town Hall. Gaining mastery of dance through years of practice, dancers convey the beauty of tradition in their rich and expressive movements.
Hong Kong Dance Company Announces 2022/2023 Season Featuring MYTH OF THE DANCING DURUMI & More
by Stephi Wild - Jul 18, 2022
Hong Kong Dance Company is launching their 2022/23 Dance Season. Be ready to indulge yourself with many enticing dance programmes! The new dance season opens with Myth of the Dancing Durumi, an anthology of Korean folk dance.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 18, 2022
Hong Kong Dance Company is launching their 2022/23 Dance Season. Be ready to indulge yourself with many enticing dance programmes! The new dance season opens with Myth of the Dancing Durumi, an anthology of Korean folk dance.
Hong Kong Dance Company Announces 2022/2023 Season Featuring MYTH OF THE DANCING DURUMI & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 13, 2022
Hong Kong Dance Company is launching their 2022/23 Dance Season. Be ready to indulge yourself with many enticing dance programmes! The new dance season opens with Myth of the Dancing Durumi, an anthology of Korean folk dance.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 13, 2022
Hong Kong Dance Company is launching their 2022/23 Dance Season. Be ready to indulge yourself with many enticing dance programmes! The new dance season opens with Myth of the Dancing Durumi, an anthology of Korean folk dance.
Drop in Revenue Leads to Significant Layoffs at TO Live
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2020
The uncertainty caused by COVID-19 and an 85% drop in revenue has led TO Live to make the decision to layoff an additional 32 people bringing the total to 115 full time staff being laid off. This is in addition to the 480 unionized, part-time and casual staff who were already laid off or placed on Emergency Temporary Leave.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2020
The uncertainty caused by COVID-19 and an 85% drop in revenue has led TO Live to make the decision to layoff an additional 32 people bringing the total to 115 full time staff being laid off. This is in addition to the 480 unionized, part-time and casual staff who were already laid off or placed on Emergency Temporary Leave.
The Toronto International Ballet Theatre And Bolshoi Ballet Will Present THE NUTCRACKER
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2019
THE TORONTO INTERNATIONAL BALLET THEATRE (TIBT) and stars of BOLSHOI BALLET present the triumphant return of THE NUTCRACKER. This unforgettable classic will feature internationally renowned Russian ballerina's Anastasia Stashkevich and Vyacheslav Lopatin, principal dancers in Moscow's Bolshoi Ballet, along with many of Toronto's most promising emerging dancers. THE NUTCRACKER will be presented at Meridian Hall (Formerly Sony Centre for the Performing Arts) on December 14, 2019 for two shows only, 2pm and 7pm.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2019
THE TORONTO INTERNATIONAL BALLET THEATRE (TIBT) and stars of BOLSHOI BALLET present the triumphant return of THE NUTCRACKER. This unforgettable classic will feature internationally renowned Russian ballerina's Anastasia Stashkevich and Vyacheslav Lopatin, principal dancers in Moscow's Bolshoi Ballet, along with many of Toronto's most promising emerging dancers. THE NUTCRACKER will be presented at Meridian Hall (Formerly Sony Centre for the Performing Arts) on December 14, 2019 for two shows only, 2pm and 7pm.
The Head and The Heart Release Video for 'See You Through My Eyes'
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 17, 2019
The Head and the Heart have released the video for “See You Through My Eyes”, off Living Mirage, the band's fourth full-length album, released on Warner Records / Reprise Records to critical praise earlier this year.
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 17, 2019
The Head and the Heart have released the video for “See You Through My Eyes”, off Living Mirage, the band's fourth full-length album, released on Warner Records / Reprise Records to critical praise earlier this year.
AGM: The National Ballet Of Canada Posts Surplus For 10th Consecutive Season
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2019
Karen Kain, Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada and Barry Hughson, Executive Director today announced the great artistic and financial success of the 2018/19 season, which resulted in an operating surplus for the 10th consecutive year. The Annual General Meeting was held today at 6:30 pm at The Walter Carsen Centre for The National Ballet of Canada in Toronto.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2019
Karen Kain, Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada and Barry Hughson, Executive Director today announced the great artistic and financial success of the 2018/19 season, which resulted in an operating surplus for the 10th consecutive year. The Annual General Meeting was held today at 6:30 pm at The Walter Carsen Centre for The National Ballet of Canada in Toronto.
ANOTHER BRICK IN THE WALL: THE OPERA Harnesses The Power Of Roger Waters
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 8, 2019
Montreal's Productions Opéra Concept MP presents the Toronto premiere of Another Brick in the Wall: The Opera, inspired by the era-defining 1979 album The Wall, on stage November 13a?"14, 16a?"17, and 23, 2019 at Meridian Hall (formerly the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts). The trailblazing production sets the poetic lyrics of British rock legend Roger Waters to a bold new lyrical score by award-winning Montreal-based composer Julien Bilodeau. This opera hybrid reflects on the nature of dreams and the price of fame a?" artfully amplified by eye-popping video projections and powerful vocal performances a?" and performed by more than 100 Canadian artists, including a 51-piece orchestra.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 8, 2019
Montreal's Productions Opéra Concept MP presents the Toronto premiere of Another Brick in the Wall: The Opera, inspired by the era-defining 1979 album The Wall, on stage November 13a?"14, 16a?"17, and 23, 2019 at Meridian Hall (formerly the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts). The trailblazing production sets the poetic lyrics of British rock legend Roger Waters to a bold new lyrical score by award-winning Montreal-based composer Julien Bilodeau. This opera hybrid reflects on the nature of dreams and the price of fame a?" artfully amplified by eye-popping video projections and powerful vocal performances a?" and performed by more than 100 Canadian artists, including a 51-piece orchestra.
ANOTHER BRICK IN THE WALL Makes Toronto Debut
by Julie Musbach - Oct 7, 2019
Montreal's Productions Opéra Concept MP presents the Toronto premiere of Another Brick in the Wall: The Opera, inspired by the era-defining 1979 album The Wall, on stage November 13a?"14, 16a?"17, and 23, 2019 at Meridian Hall (formerly the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts).
by Julie Musbach - Oct 7, 2019
Montreal's Productions Opéra Concept MP presents the Toronto premiere of Another Brick in the Wall: The Opera, inspired by the era-defining 1979 album The Wall, on stage November 13a?"14, 16a?"17, and 23, 2019 at Meridian Hall (formerly the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts).
Fall For Dance North Presents Record-Breaking 5th Edition This October
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2019
Toronto's premier international dance festival Fall for Dance North (FFDN) is thrilled to present the momentous fifth anniversary edition, October 2a?'6, 2019, at co-presenter TO Live's MERIDIAN HALL (formerly the Sony Centre), Ryerson Theatre in partnership with the Ryerson School of Performance, and Union Station. FFDN will showcase a striking line-up of 12 works from 11 of the world's most innovative dance artists across three thematic mainstage programs a?' including a special focus on international Indigenous artists at Ryerson Theatre. The 2019 festival will highlight a phenomenal range of expression and creativity, including Brazil's powerful Grupo Corpo, the remarkably gifted Indian classical solo artist Shantala Shivalingappa, the North American debut of The New Zealand Dance Company, and Sweden's Skånes Dansteater. Toronto's emerging choreographic talents Caroline 'Lady C' Fraser and Cody Berry will unveil world premieres, which along with the festival premiere of FFDN artist-in-residence Anne Plamondon's FIDDLE EMBRACE, will comprise three 2019 commissions, all featuring live music.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2019
Toronto's premier international dance festival Fall for Dance North (FFDN) is thrilled to present the momentous fifth anniversary edition, October 2a?'6, 2019, at co-presenter TO Live's MERIDIAN HALL (formerly the Sony Centre), Ryerson Theatre in partnership with the Ryerson School of Performance, and Union Station. FFDN will showcase a striking line-up of 12 works from 11 of the world's most innovative dance artists across three thematic mainstage programs a?' including a special focus on international Indigenous artists at Ryerson Theatre. The 2019 festival will highlight a phenomenal range of expression and creativity, including Brazil's powerful Grupo Corpo, the remarkably gifted Indian classical solo artist Shantala Shivalingappa, the North American debut of The New Zealand Dance Company, and Sweden's Skånes Dansteater. Toronto's emerging choreographic talents Caroline 'Lady C' Fraser and Cody Berry will unveil world premieres, which along with the festival premiere of FFDN artist-in-residence Anne Plamondon's FIDDLE EMBRACE, will comprise three 2019 commissions, all featuring live music.
Poolside's 'Can't Stop Your Lovin' (Feat. Panama)' Video Out Today
by Abigail Charpentier - Aug 22, 2019
Poolside's new video for 'Can't Stop Your Lovin' (feat. Panama)' is out today. Directed by Hala Matar (Vice, Interpol, Julian Casablancas) in Paris, France at the Louvre and the Seine River, the video connects the song's message of passionate love leading to widespread PDA in the world's most romantic city.
by Abigail Charpentier - Aug 22, 2019
Poolside's new video for 'Can't Stop Your Lovin' (feat. Panama)' is out today. Directed by Hala Matar (Vice, Interpol, Julian Casablancas) in Paris, France at the Louvre and the Seine River, the video connects the song's message of passionate love leading to widespread PDA in the world's most romantic city.
The Head and The Heart to Play Free Homecoming Show Atop Seattle's Pike Place Market Rooftop
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 20, 2019
The Head and The Heart and Amazon Music have announced a spectacular hometown show on the rooftop of Seattle's historic Pike Place Market. The show will be FREE to the public and also streamed live on both the Amazon Music and The Head and The Heart Facebook and Twitter accounts. Fans can tune into the one-of-a-kind concert experience exclusively on Amazon Music's Facebook and Twitter handles starting at 7 pm PT on Sunday, August 25. The social channels will also host the performance at Pike Place Market for a limited time afterwards for those unable to watch the livestream.
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 20, 2019
The Head and The Heart and Amazon Music have announced a spectacular hometown show on the rooftop of Seattle's historic Pike Place Market. The show will be FREE to the public and also streamed live on both the Amazon Music and The Head and The Heart Facebook and Twitter accounts. Fans can tune into the one-of-a-kind concert experience exclusively on Amazon Music's Facebook and Twitter handles starting at 7 pm PT on Sunday, August 25. The social channels will also host the performance at Pike Place Market for a limited time afterwards for those unable to watch the livestream.
WE WILL ROCK YOU North American Tour's Cast Announced; Tour Set To Launch September 3
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 14, 2019
With the recent Oscar®-winning film, a?oeBohemian Rhapsody,a?? the music of Queen is more popular than ever. In 2002, many of those hits were compiled into a rock musical experience, WE WILL ROCK YOU, which will be hitting the road once again for a North American tour starting September 3 in Winnipeg, Canada.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 14, 2019
With the recent Oscar®-winning film, a?oeBohemian Rhapsody,a?? the music of Queen is more popular than ever. In 2002, many of those hits were compiled into a rock musical experience, WE WILL ROCK YOU, which will be hitting the road once again for a North American tour starting September 3 in Winnipeg, Canada.
North American Tour Of Queen-Inspired Rock Musical WE WILL ROCK YOU Set To Launch September 3rd
by Vicki Trask - Aug 4, 2019
With the recent Oscar®-winning film, a?oeBohemian Rhapsody,a?? the music of Queen is more popular than ever. In 2002, many of those hits were compiled into a rock musical experience, WE WILL ROCK YOU, which will be hitting the road once again for a North American tour starting September 3 in Winnipeg, Canada.
by Vicki Trask - Aug 4, 2019
With the recent Oscar®-winning film, a?oeBohemian Rhapsody,a?? the music of Queen is more popular than ever. In 2002, many of those hits were compiled into a rock musical experience, WE WILL ROCK YOU, which will be hitting the road once again for a North American tour starting September 3 in Winnipeg, Canada.
Poolside Return With New Single, Touring With Kacey Musgraves and Tycho
by Tori Hartshorn - Jul 24, 2019
Poolside return with 'Can't Stop Your Lovin' (feat. Panama),' their first new music release in over two years and most pop-driven song to date. The bouncy, mid-tempo track is pop-forward yet retains all of the characteristics that define Poolside's signature daytime disco sound. The track integrates syncopated piano chords, funky bass, cascading synths, dynamic percussion and an ear worm of a topline vocal.
by Tori Hartshorn - Jul 24, 2019
Poolside return with 'Can't Stop Your Lovin' (feat. Panama),' their first new music release in over two years and most pop-driven song to date. The bouncy, mid-tempo track is pop-forward yet retains all of the characteristics that define Poolside's signature daytime disco sound. The track integrates syncopated piano chords, funky bass, cascading synths, dynamic percussion and an ear worm of a topline vocal.
Janice Price Will Lead Banff Centre To Its 90th Anniversary
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2019
The Board of Governors of Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is pleased to announce it has extended Janice Price's contract as President and CEO until March 31, 2023. Price will lead Canada's largest postgraduate arts and leadership training institution to a major milestone anniversary in 2023 when Banff Centre enters its 90th anniversary season. The Board of Governors is pleased that Janice will build on the stability and continuity she's set since her arrival.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2019
The Board of Governors of Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is pleased to announce it has extended Janice Price's contract as President and CEO until March 31, 2023. Price will lead Canada's largest postgraduate arts and leadership training institution to a major milestone anniversary in 2023 when Banff Centre enters its 90th anniversary season. The Board of Governors is pleased that Janice will build on the stability and continuity she's set since her arrival.
The Head and the Heart's Single Reaches No. 1 on Alternative Charts
by Abigail Charpentier - Jul 23, 2019
The Head and The Heart's “Missed Connection” has secured the #1 position at Commercial Radio on the Mediabase and Billboard alternative charts, already having achieved #1 on the AAA chart. “Missed Connection” is the lead single from Living Mirage, the band's fourth full-length album, released on Warner Bros. Records / Reprise Records to critical praise earlier this year. This marks the band's second #1 at Alternative, having previously landed the position for “All We Ever Knew” (Signs of Light), which also held the #1 spot at AAA for nine straight weeks in 2016. This win caps a monumental week including two SOLD OUT shows at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre that were live streamed via nugs.tv.
by Abigail Charpentier - Jul 23, 2019
The Head and The Heart's “Missed Connection” has secured the #1 position at Commercial Radio on the Mediabase and Billboard alternative charts, already having achieved #1 on the AAA chart. “Missed Connection” is the lead single from Living Mirage, the band's fourth full-length album, released on Warner Bros. Records / Reprise Records to critical praise earlier this year. This marks the band's second #1 at Alternative, having previously landed the position for “All We Ever Knew” (Signs of Light), which also held the #1 spot at AAA for nine straight weeks in 2016. This win caps a monumental week including two SOLD OUT shows at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre that were live streamed via nugs.tv.
Tycho Celebrated New Album With Surprise Sold-Out Show
by Tori Hartshorn - Jul 22, 2019
Tycho celebrated the release of their fantastic new album, WEATHER, with a very special pop-up concert performance earlier this week in their hometown of San Francisco. 'An Evening with Tycho Celebrating The Release of WEATHER' was announced just 24 hours prior to the Tuesday, July 16 event, with all tickets to the intimate performance at San Francisco's The Independent selling out within minutes. Tycho lit up the packed house with two unique sets: the first spanning their acclaimed five-album canon, the second dedicated to a complete live performance of WEATHER, featuring the official concert debut of vocalist Saint Sinner (a.k.a. Hannah Cottrell).
by Tori Hartshorn - Jul 22, 2019
Tycho celebrated the release of their fantastic new album, WEATHER, with a very special pop-up concert performance earlier this week in their hometown of San Francisco. 'An Evening with Tycho Celebrating The Release of WEATHER' was announced just 24 hours prior to the Tuesday, July 16 event, with all tickets to the intimate performance at San Francisco's The Independent selling out within minutes. Tycho lit up the packed house with two unique sets: the first spanning their acclaimed five-album canon, the second dedicated to a complete live performance of WEATHER, featuring the official concert debut of vocalist Saint Sinner (a.k.a. Hannah Cottrell).
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