May 31, 2008

Theatre News: A sneak peek at the some of the big stories in the theatre world.

In: Modern World Theatre (general)

By: Mike Mackenzie

Mar 27, 2008

Avery Saltzman Starts From Scratch: Harold Green Jewish Theatre Launches in Toronto

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Mar 24, 2008

Bruce Dow at Stratford Festival: Leading Man Plays Cabaret in 2008 Festival Season

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Aug 22, 2007

Tony Winners Join Stratford Lineup: The 2008 Stratford Festival Season Will Include Rare Shaw work

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Jul 22, 2007

News From The Theatre World: A look at what is happening around the world

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Jul 15, 2007

The Creative Process: A behind the scenes look at The Churchill Protocol

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Jul 14, 2007

The Churchill Protocol: A gem at the Toronto Fringe

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Jul 10, 2007

The Tale Of Two Musicals: Toronto Fringe Festival Plays Host To Two New Canadian Musicals

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Jul 1, 2007

Toronto Fringe Festival Pre-Picks: A list of 5 shows that on paper look good - even great

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Jun 27, 2007

Shakespeare's Will @ Stratford: A deeper look at the Bard's life and marriage

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Jun 27, 2007

2007 Dora Award Winners: The Four Horsemen Project and Elektra The Big Winners

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Jun 25, 2007

A Beautiful Mornin': Oklahoma! opens at the Stratford Festival

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Jun 8, 2007

2007 Dora Award Nominees Announced: Few surprises and many omissions highlight Dora Nominations

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Jun 2, 2007

Dr. Seuss Would Be Proud: Clearwater Players take on Seussical

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Jun 2, 2007

Not The Messiah @ Luminato: Eric Idle and John DuPrez do it again

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Jun 2, 2007

Heavenly Joan: Shaw Festival opens Saint Joan

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Jun 2, 2007

Our Town Forever: Wilder's classic play comes back to Toronto

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By: Mike Mackenzie

May 19, 2007

New Tarragon Season Announced: 3 World Premieres Highlight 2007-2008 Season

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By: Mike Mackenzie

May 19, 2007

Passe Muraille Goes With Classic: 2007-2008 Season includes revival of The Drawer Boy

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By: Mike Mackenzie

May 16, 2007

Dancap Announces Inaugural Season: There is a Theatre Impresario in Toronto

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By: Mike Mackenzie

May 15, 2007

2007 Tony Awards Announced: Very few surprises as Broadway announces its best of the year

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By: Mike Mackenzie

May 11, 2007

Leaving Home A Canadian Gem: David French's tale of the Mercer family gets revival by Soulpepper

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Apr 13, 2007

CanStage Announces New Season: Celebrating its 20th Anniversary, CanStage Offers Up Some Gems

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Apr 12, 2007

You Will Be Rocked: Queen musical sounds great, but cheese factor too much

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Apr 12, 2007

Marshall To Helm Nine Film: Musical By Yeston and Kopit To Hit The Big Screen

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Apr 8, 2007

Rocky Horror Not So Horrible: Richard O'Brien's classic musical gets a new look in Toronto revival

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Apr 1, 2007

Over Here To Play Toronto: Donna McKechnie To Star In Show

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Mar 20, 2007

Evil Dead Returns To Haunt Toronto: Hit musical comes home after run Off-Broadway

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Mar 17, 2007

New Artistic Director Named: Andy McKim has been chosen to take over at Theatre Passe Muraille.

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Mar 7, 2007

Brosnan To Star In Mamma Mia! Film: Star of James Bond Films Set To Sing The Tunes Of ABBA

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Mar 7, 2007

Equus Has Eyes On Broadway: Hit Peter Schaffer Play Eyes New York Run In Late 2008

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Mar 1, 2007

Autobahn To Premiere In Toronto: Neil LaBute's short-play cycle to receive Canadian premiere

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Feb 16, 2007

Finn's Elegies A Gem: Acting Up Stage Company has done it again.

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Feb 13, 2007

Looking Up: William Finn's song cycle, Elegies, has finally arrived in Toronto.

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Jan 25, 2007

Monster Hit: Revival Of MacIvor Play Another Gem In Buddies Season

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Dec 31, 2006

Top 10 Performances Of The Year: The First Annual Top 10 Performances Of The Year, As Chosen By Me

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Dec 27, 2006

Puppetmongers A Joy: Revival Of Cinderella In Muddy York Opens

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Dec 18, 2006

Atwood's Penelopiad On Stage: Canada's National Arts Centre and Britain's Royal Shakespeare Company to collaborate on world premiere.

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Dec 9, 2006

Major Gift Helps U.S. Theatre: A record $35 million dollar donation made to Arena Stage

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Dec 7, 2006

Orpheus Revival In Toronto: Tennessee Williams' Classic Drama Gets A New Look

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Dec 5, 2006

Dirty Dancing In Toronto: Musical Based On Hit 80's Movie To Have North American Premiere In 2007

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Dec 4, 2006

It Doesn't Make The Cut: New Play By Jim Millan Pokes Fun At The Canadian Movie Industry

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Nov 30, 2006

What Lies Before Us: Morris Panych's New Play To Receive World Premiere At CanStage

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Nov 26, 2006

Chicago Is All Razzle Dazzle: Touring Production Of Hit Revival Musical Returns To Toronto

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Nov 24, 2006

Urine-fine Company In Georgetown: New Community Theatre Production of Urinetown Opens in Georgetown, Ontario

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Nov 23, 2006

A Musical For A Generation: Songs For A New World Revival Opens in Toronto

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Nov 20, 2006

This Thom No Pain At All: Eno's Script And Superb Performance Makes This Evening Definitely Worth While

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Nov 20, 2006

Seuss Tale Saved By Performances: The Canadian Premiere Of Seussical Shows Flaws In Show

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Nov 20, 2006

Christmas Comes Early: Radio City Christmas Spectacular Is Simply That - Spectacular

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Nov 13, 2006

A Tale As Old As Time: Magical Holiday Musical Set To Open In London, Ontario

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Nov 12, 2006

Striking 12 Opens In New York: New Musical By Pop Group GrooveLily Opens Off-Broadway

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Nov 10, 2006

Uga Uga Caveman Back Uga: Defending The Caveman Begins Another Life At The Diesel

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Nov 8, 2006

New Musical A Holiday Treat: Despite Some Flaws, The Story Of My Life Is A Wonderful Time

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Nov 5, 2006

This Pinter Almost Perfect: Soulpepper's Take On Pinter Classic A Treat For The Eyes And The Ears

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Nov 5, 2006

Equus Revival Set To Play West End: Peter Shaffer's Play To Star Daniel Radcliffe

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Nov 3, 2006

Cabaret A Tough Pill To Swallow: Toronto Youth Theatre's Production Has It's Moments, But Doesn't Deliver

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Nov 1, 2006

A Community Of Players: A Behind The Scenes Look At The Making Of Georgetown Globe Productions Urinetown

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Nov 1, 2006

This Apple Is Delicious: Toronto Premiere Of Vern Thiessen's Apple A Delectable Treat

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Oct 27, 2006

Descent Is A Delight: New Tom Walmsley Play Opens Passe Muraille Season

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Oct 27, 2006

A Beautiful Mornin' Awaits Kelowna: The Kelowna Actors Studio Presents Rodgers & Hammerstein's Classic Musical

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Oct 21, 2006

Heart Is Missing: CanStage's Season Begins With A Whimper

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Oct 20, 2006

Redford To Tread The Boards Again? Screen Legend In Talks To Star In All My Sons Revival

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Oct 19, 2006

Wicked Delivers Again: Wicked Is Touching, Thrilling, Exciting, Funny and Simply Wonderful.

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Oct 17, 2006

The Next Big Thing: Jason Robert Brown Dazzles Fans At Glenn Gould Studio

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Oct 14, 2006

A Steaming Turd: Absolutely Nothing Special About These Legends

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Oct 12, 2006

A Sweet Transvestite: Pleiades Theatre Presents Revival Of Tremblay Masterpiece

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Oct 10, 2006

Something Wicked This Way Comes: Hit Broadway Musical Returns To Toronto

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Oct 7, 2006

Plummer Returns To Broadway: Canadian Actor To Star In Revival Of Inherit The Wind

In: Modern World Theatre (general)

By: Mike Mackenzie

Oct 6, 2006

2007 Stratford Festival Season: The announcement we've been waiting for is here.

In: Modern World Theatre (general)

By: Mike Mackenzie

Oct 5, 2006

Dr. Seuss Comes To Toronto: Seussical To Receive Canadian Premiere At Lorraine Kimsa

In: Modern World Theatre (general)

By: Mike Mackenzie

Oct 5, 2006

The Last Five Years: Chamber Musical Arrives In Hamilton

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Oct 3, 2006

History Boys To Play West End: Hit Comedy To Open January 3rd, 2007

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Oct 3, 2006

Waiting For Godot Revival To Open: Sir Peter Halls' Production Begins Previews October 3rd

In: Modern World Theatre (general)

By: Mike Mackenzie

Oct 1, 2006

Toronto's Blue Man Group To Close: Hit Mixed Media Production To End Run January 7th, 2007

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Sep 28, 2006

Nice Portion, Not Quite Filling: Lots Of Laughs And Lots To Think About, But Something Is Missing.

In: Modern World Theatre (general)

By: Mike Mackenzie

Sep 28, 2006

Hutt To Return To Stratford: 86 Year Old Legendary Actor To Tread The Boards Once More

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Sep 28, 2006

2007 Shaw Season Announced: An Ecclectic Mix Of Theatre To Be Presented In Niagara-On-The-Lake

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Sep 26, 2006

Oh, Canada! L.A. Ovation Award Nominations Announced

In: Modern World Theatre (general)

By: Mike Mackenzie

Sep 25, 2006

Billy Joel, Now Bob Dylan: Choreographer Twyla Tharp Embarkes On New Musical Journey

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Sep 25, 2006

Soulpepper Announces 2007 Season: New Year, New Productions On The Schedule

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Sep 23, 2006

Stratford 2007 Season Rumours: The Season Has Not Been Formally Announced, But There Is Buzz

In: Modern World Theatre (general)

By: Mike Mackenzie

Sep 22, 2006

Diary Of Anne Frank In Kelowna: The Kelowna Actors Studio Embraces The Diary Of A Young Girl in Nazi Germany

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Sep 21, 2006

They've Got Magic To Do: Hit Musical from the 1970's Gets A Fresh Look

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Sep 21, 2006

New Look Amadeus Set To Open: John Doyle Is At It Again

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Sep 21, 2006

Here Lies Henry - Review: Homage Is Being Paid To Daniel MacIvor and da da Kamera This Season At Buddies

In: Modern World Theatre (general)

By: Mike Mackenzie

Sep 20, 2006

The Genie Returns: The Hit Christmas Pantomime Aladdin Returns To The Elgin Theatre

In: Modern World Theatre (general)

By: Mike Mackenzie

Sep 19, 2006

Tiny Dynamite Set To Explode: Inaugural Theatre Smash Production To Open At Tarragon Extra Space This Month

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Sep 18, 2006

Grinch Musical To Hit Broadway: Dr. Seuss' Tale Of The Mean One To Play The Great White Way

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Sep 18, 2006

One Singular Sensation - Again: Revival of A Chorus Line Begins Previews

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Sep 17, 2006

Descent To Open Season: Theatre Passe Muraille Begins Their Shortened 2006-2007 With New Play

In: Modern World Theatre (general)

By: Mike Mackenzie

Sep 16, 2006

Pop Star To Join Chicago Cast: Ashlee Simpson To Play Roxie Hart In London Production

In: Modern World Theatre (general)

By: Mike Mackenzie

Sep 16, 2006

Hosanna To Receive Major Re-Mount: Classic Michel Tremblay Play To Receive First Major Production In 20 Years

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Sep 14, 2006

Vigils To Premiere At Goodman: New Noah Haidle Play Opens October 24th

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Sep 14, 2006

The Pillowman Arrives In Chicago: Martin McDonagh's Tony Award Nominated Play Receives A Steppenwolf Treatment

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Sep 13, 2006

Carver Returns To Toronto Stage: Tony-Award Winning Actor To Perform in New Musical

In: Modern World Theatre (general)

By: Mike Mackenzie

Sep 11, 2006

New Tremblay Play To Open Season: Theatre Francais de Toronto To Premiere New Piece

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By: Mike Mackenzie

Sep 11, 2006

Generous Offering At Tarragon: New Michael Healey Play To Open Season

In: Modern World Theatre (general)

By: Mike Mackenzie

Sep 6, 2006

MacHomer Returns: Rick Miller's Take On The Bard's Tragedy...D'OH!

In: Modern World Theatre (general)

By: Mike Mackenzie

Aug 21, 2006

The Importance Of Being Earnest: Soulpepper Theatre Company Does It Again

In: Modern World Theatre (general)

By: Mike Mackenzie

Jul 27, 2006

This Glass Sparkles: Tennessee Williams classic play gets a brilliant revival at the Stratford Festival.

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By: Mike Mackenzie

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