(Nov. 6 6:11 PM) - Today, Curator Michael Green announced the 2010 line up for the 24th annual High Performance Rodeo, Calgary's International Festival of the Arts. The popular festival runs January 7 to 31, 2010 at various venues throughout Calgary and will feature a collection of the boldest and the brightest artists from the realms of theatre, dance, comedy and music. Green was also pleased to announce the return of His Excellency Jean-Daniel Lafond as the Patron of the High Performance Rodeo.
(Nov. 6 3:07 PM) - The Tarragon Theatre in Toronto, known for its development, creation and encouragement of new work, has announced the lineup for its annual Play Reading Week which will run from November 19 to 28, 2009. In all, nine original works will be given a reading by professional actors. This year's offerings will include the following theatrical works:
(Nov. 6 2:39 PM) - Dancap Productions Inc. presents the Canadian Premiere of THE TOXIC AVENGER, an eco-monster musical comedy based on the 1984 Lloyd Kaufman classic cult film.
(Nov. 6 2:30 AM) - 'Oh What a Night' it is bound to be on Friday November 6, when the original Jersey boy with the golden falsetto Frankie Valli and his current Four Seasons line-up croon for fans in a rare concert appearance at Toronto's Massey Hall.
(Nov. 6 2:00 AM) - USA 1962- A late night of drinking for George and Martha erupts into a game of ‘get the guests' in Edward Albee's savage and hilarious masterpiece. Truth and illusion collide in this groundbreaking play that swept the 1963 Tony Awards and is undisputedly one of the finest literary achievements of the 20th Century.
(Nov. 5 10:45 AM) - Retailer Holt Renfrew has announced a change to the talent lineup for tonight's 'Holiday Window Unveiling.' Previously scheduled Tony and Emmy award winner Kristin Chenoweth has pulled out of the event due to illness. Replacing her will be Juno-award winning singer-songwriter Feist. The event is scheduled to begin at 6:30PM tonight, November 5.
(Nov. 5 9:58 AM) - PSC COMMUNITY THEATRE UPDATE For our play " JITTERS ", the Saturday, November 14th performance is now Sold Out. A number of our other dates are also close to Sold Out.
(Nov. 5 1:30 AM) - 'Tis the season for Holt Renfrew's annual 'Holiday Window Unveiling,' and this year the Toronto-based luxurious retailer will have a little something extra to sing about as Tony and Emmy award winner Kristin Chenoweth is expected to be on hand, according to a report in the National Post. The event is scheduled to take place on Thursday, November 5.
(Nov. 4 12:29 PM) - Finally appearing together again after their Tony Award® winning performances in Evita, Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin bring their critically acclaimed theatre concert to The Royal Alexandra Theatre for 6 performances only, from February 9 through 14. Tickets are now on sale.
(Nov. 4 12:28 PM) - Jeffrey Seller Kevin McCollum Allan S. Gordon have announced an extra week of performances in Toronto of RENT: The Broadway Tour, starring Adam Pascal, Anthony Rapp and Gwen Stewart, reprising the roles they originated on Broadway.
(Nov. 4 12:22 PM) - THE SOUND OF MUSIC will end its record-breaking run on January 3, 2010, but the Princess of Wales Theatre won't stay dark for long. There is a yearlong season of familiar and new musicals planned for this popular theatre in 2010.
(Nov. 4 12:13 PM) - Manitoba Theatre Centre is excited to continue the 2009-10 Tom Hendry Theatre season with the Tarragon Theatre production of EAST OF BERLIN, by up-and-coming Canadian playwright Hannah Moscovitch.
(Nov. 4 10:00 AM) - Tony-award winner Lea Salonga, who originated the role of Kim in 'Miss Saigon' and provided the singing voices for Disney's Mulan and Princess Jasmine in 'Aladdin,' will make a special appearance at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Toronto tonight, November 4, at 8PM.
(Nov. 3 3:45 PM) - Watch this space for the latest updates on the world of Broadway right here in Toronto! The city has a ton to offer, you just have to know where to look. This week involves a trip into the city to spend Halloween at the premiere of The Toxic Avenger...things are bound to get a little wild!
(Nov. 3 3:33 PM) - Toronto's Production of Jersey Boys just announced an extension through to March 21, 2010, the first day of Spring. The story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, this musical has been wowing Toronto audiences for almost a year and a half.
(Nov. 3 12:56 PM) - Encore Entertainment's first show of the season is a winner, the very funny - and at times quite campy Ruthless. Thanks to a terrific cast and brisk pacing, the laughs never let up.
(Nov. 3 9:53 AM) - Parental woes may soon be playing out in their full dysfunction on the Canadian stage if Mirvish Productions' plans to bring the Broadway hit 'God of Carnage' to Toronto materialize.