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CanStage Announces New SeasonCelebrating its 20th Anniversary, CanStage Offers Up Some GemsFeaturing three Toronto premieres and one Canadian premiere along with two popular musicals, CanStage aims to celebrate their birthday with a bang.
In a press release announcing the anniversary season, Martin Bragg, the Artistic Producer states, “Celebrating this anniversary season, we have reflected on what is at the heart of CanStage today, and the amazing theatrical journey that has brought us here. We have chosen a season of powerful, relevant and exciting plays and musicals and have invited artists who have appeared on our stages over the last 20 years to come home and celebrate. Over the last 20 years we have built a rich tradition of contemporary storytelling. Embracing our history, we have programmed a season filled with extraordinary stories. The Bluma season will be filled with poignant and universal productions. There will be humour, suspense and drama; there will be laughter and tears. There is fabulous music from the rock ‘n’ roll and gospel in Fire, to the Motown and doo-wop in Little Shop of Horrors. Each of these stories will touch and enthrall the audience in a different way. The Berkeley season has a focus on edgier subject matter — our Berkeley Street audiences have come to expect and embrace intense theatrical experiences. The three plays of 2007-2008 are powerful stories of incredible human lives that will open your eyes and move you in unexpected ways.” The season is as follows: A Midsummer Night's DreamJune 26th - September 2nd, 2007 By William Shakespeare Directed by ahdri zhina mandiela June 26th - September 2nd, 2007 TD Dream In High Park This is the 25th Anniversary production of Dream In High Park, held annually outdoors in Toronto's largest park. The Elephant ManOctober 8th - November 3rd, 2007 Written by Bernard Pomerance Directed by Robin Phillips Bluma Appel Theatre Based on real events, The Elephant Man focuses on the grotesque Merrick, who suffers from Elephant Man disease. His disfigured figure turns him into a local celebrity, and ultimately leads to his demise. Little Shop Of HorrorsNovember 15th - December 15th, 2007 Written by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman Directed by Ted Dykstra Bluma Appel Theatre A hit Off-Broadway musical and popular cult-film, Little Shop Of Horrors tells the tale of Seymour and his alien plant, who craves human blood. The Clean HouseFebruary 11th - March 8th, 2008 By Sarah Ruhl Directed by Alisa Palmer Starring Fiona Reid Bluma Appel Theatre Mathilde is the funniest person in Brazil, yet she works as a Maid in a Doctors house. She hates to clean, and spends her time trying to conjure up the perfect joke. FireMarch 20th - April 19th, 2008 Written by Paul Ledoux and David Young Directed by James MacDonald Starring Ted Dykstra In co-production with the Citadel Theatre (Edmonton) Bluma Appel Theatre Winner of 4 Dora Awards, Fire is loosely based on the lives of rocker Jerry Lee Lewis and his cousin, Evangelist Jimmy Swaggert. MiseryMay 1st - May 31st, 2008 By Stephen King Adapted for the stage by Simon Moore Directed by David Storch Starring Nicola Cavendish Bluma Appel Theatre Novelist Paul Sheldon is in a car accident, and he wakes up in the care of his fan, Annie Wilkes. Soon he realizes he is not being tended to as a patient, but rather a hostage. The PillowmanSeptember 17th - October 27th, 2007 Written by Martin McDonagh Directed by David Ferry Produced in association with BirdLand Theatre Berkeley Street Theatre Downstairs A smash Broadway play that was nominated for numerous Tony Awards in 2005, The Pillowman tells the story of a writer who is interrogated following several murders of children. The Palace Of The EndJanuary 14th - February 23rd, 2008 Written by Judith Thompson Directed by David Storch Berkeley Street Theatre Downstairs Written by one of Canada's foremost playwrights, The Palace Of The End deals with three points of view from those involved in the struggles with Saddam Hussein and Iraq. The December ManApril 7th - May 17th, 2008 Written by Colleen Murphy Directed by Micheline Chevrier Berkeley Street Theatre Downstairs After a tragic event, a family tries to rebuild and help their son deal with his guilt and rage. For ticket, show and subscription information, click here.
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