Roundup: Check Out The Top Stories From Toronto You Might Have Missed 4/21 - STRICTLY BALLROOM and More!

Happy Friday, BroadwayWorld! Here are the top stories from Toronto you might have missed this week!

1) Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our Broadway World - 4/14; A RAISIN IN THE SUN at Arena Stage, JC SUPERSTAR in Raleigh and More!
by BWW Special Coverage - April 14, 2017

BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature A RAISIN IN THE SUN at Arena Stage, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR in Raleigh, and SCOTTSBORO BOYS in Phoenix, just to name a few. Check out our top features below!. (more...)

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2) Now What Theatre to Take KARA SEVDA on International Tour
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2017

Now What Theatre has announced its inaugural international tour of the play Kara Sevda. Written by Lisa VillaMil and directed by Kat Haan, the tour will begin performances at the Ithaca Fringe Festival on April 21.. (more...)

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3) North American Premiere of Baz Luhrmann's STRICTLY BALLROOM THE MUSICAL Begins 4/26
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2017

David Mirvish and Global Creatures in association with West Yorkshire Playhouse are delighted to present the North American Premiere of Baz Luhrmann's STRICTLY BALLROOM THE MUSICAL in Toronto. Based on the beloved 1992 film that inspired the world to dance and that took the People's Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival that year, STRICTLY BALLROOM begins performances Wednesday April 26 and plays through Sunday June 25 at the Princess of Wales Theatre. Media night is Wednesday May 3 at 8PM.. (more...)

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4) Labe Kagan's BLUES BAWLS Premiers in Toronto
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2017

Blues Bawls, a sexy, hilarious Canadian musical farce debuts at Jingles II, 1378 Yonge Street (south of St. Clair) for a four-show run May 2-5, 2017. Curtain is at 8:00 pm. General seating. Arrive early for dinner and drinks.. (more...)

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5) Raoul Bhaneja to Host 2017 Dora Awards at the Elgin Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2017

The Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) today announced the date, creative team, host and venue for the 38th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards, the awards show and party that celebrates extraordinary Toronto talent in the performing arts.. (more...)

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6) One Night Only: Top Indie Theatre Companies Compete For #ShakesbeersShowdown Heavyweight Champion
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2017

All great Shakespearean actors start somewhere...Ours come from the bar.. (more...)

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7) Make-A-Wish and Colliers International Present 2017 'Rope for Hope' event in Toronto, 6/9
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2017

TORONTO, ON - Make-A-Wish Toronto & Central Ontario is delighted to announce that Colliers International will support its Rope for Hope event this year as Participant Champion Sponsor.. (more...)

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8) CARAS Enters into Long-Term Broadcast Partnership with CBC
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2017

Following an agreement reached early this year, The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) announced a new six-year exclusive broadcast partnership with CBC today, after a successful 16-year exclusive partnership with CTV.. (more...)

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9) Roundup: Check Out The Top Stories From Toronto You Might Have Missed This Week
by - April 14, 2017

Check out the top stories from Toronto you might have missed this week and more!. (more...)

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10) U of T Hosts Future Environments: Art and Architecture in Action
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2017

On Wednesday, May 3, 2017, the University of Toronto will host Future Environments: Art and Architecture in Action from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Convocation Hall (31 King's College Circle) followed by a reception from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Art Museum.. (more...)

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