(Nov. 21 9:44 AM) - "Hell is other people". In Jean-Paul Sartre's existentialist masterpiece, 'No Exit', three damned souls collide in hell, expecting to be subjected to torture for their mortal sins, only to be left at the mercy of one another. Sartre's philosophical journey into the human psyche will be staged as a 'live movie' in a hybrid film and theatre performance presented by Nightwood Theatre from November 11-21 at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre. The production is conceived and directed by Kim Collier.
(Nov. 21 2:30 AM) - Nightwood Theatre, in co-production with The Canadian Stage Company, is proud to present the Canadian premiere of That Face, opening Thursday night at thw Berkeley Street Theatre.
(Nov. 20 5:57 PM) - The Toxic Avenger had its official opening Hallowen night at The Music Hall on the Danforth. Since then it has been delighting audience with its unique blend on music, humour and campy fun. BWW got the chance to sit down and talk with Brittany Gray about her role as Sarah, the blind librarian and object of "Toxie's" love.
(Nov. 20 1:30 AM) - Hart House Theatre is proud to present Shakespeare's magical comedy, A Midsummer Night's Dream running from November 20th until December 5th, 2009.
(Nov. 20 12:30 AM) - Opening on November 20th, 2009 Hart House Theatre is proud to present a magical start to the holiday season with William Shakespeare's most widely performed comedy, A Midsummer Night's Dream.
(Nov. 19 9:58 AM) - Producers Andrew Lloyd Webber, David Ian and David Mirvish have welcomed Simon Burke to their Toronto production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC. Burke, a versatile star of stage and screen originally from Australia but with a large body of work in the U.K., will take over the role of Captain von Trapp, having played the role in the West End London production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, opposite the "Marias" of Connie Fisher and Summer Strallen.
(Nov. 19 8:48 AM) - A holiday treat awaits theatre-bound families as the Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People presents the World Premiere of Leslie Arden’s 'The Princess & the Handmaiden'. Directed by Allen MacInnis, the show will be presented on the Mainstage from November 15 to December 30, 2009.
(Nov. 19 1:30 AM) - 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. 19 1:30 AM) - 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. 18 11:43 AM) - Albert Schultz, General Director of the Young Centre for the Performing Arts, today announced the return of Young Centre Resident Artist Andrew Craig's celebrated concert The Gospel Christmas Project, an awe-inspiring transformation of traditional holiday classics into joyous Gospel masterpieces.
(Nov. 18 1:30 AM) - Jeunesses Musicales continues to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Jeunesses Musicales Canada, and the 30th anniversary of Jeunesses Musicales Ontario (JMO)! Update: the first concert with violin/piano duo Andrew Wan and Philip Chiu is still to take place October 29; CBC Radio 2's Tom Allen (a JMO alumnus) has agreed to guest host.
(Nov. 17 8:38 PM) - The World Premiere of Necessary Angel's Hamlet begins preview performances tonight, with its official opening happening this Thursday, November 19th. A re-imaginging of the classic Bard tale, this show was extremely popular in its early workshop productions and is looking to follow up the critically acclaimed Walworth Farce with another success!
(Nov. 17 12:49 PM) - It began only a week ago, but MY MOTHER'S LESBIAN JEWISH WICCAN WEDDING is already a massive hit, selling more than 16,000 tickets at the 700-seat state-of-the-art Panasonic Theatre.
(Nov. 16 2:00 AM) - "One Night Only" is a special fundraiser event to benefit the Harold Green Jewish Theatre Company. Being held on Monday, November 16th, this event will bring together many of the biggest and brightest stars of Canadian Musical Theatre to perform classic hits and raise money for a great cause!
(Nov. 16 1:30 AM) - The line-up of performers for Toronto's Songs & Celebration: An Evening of Songs from Jewish Composers has been announced. The event, hosted by Colin Mochrie and Deb McGrathwill take place at Toronto's St. Lawrence Center on November 16 at 7:30pm.
(Nov. 15 3:29 PM) - Currently playing at the Panasonic Theatre in Toronto, My Mother's Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding was a surprise smash hit at last year's Toronto Fringe Fest. Updated and extended, the show is delighting and surprising audiences every night. In this interview BWW talks with co-creators David Hein and Irene Carl Sankoff.
(Nov. 15 1:30 AM) - August: Osage County, the 2008 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play that tells the bitingly funny and sensationally entertaining tale of the Weston family of Pawhuska, Oklahoma, is coming to Toronto's Canon theatre on November 5, 2009 for 13 performances only.
11/22:
Girl Crazy
11/21:
GLEE and Barbara Cook?
11/11:
'Empire' Rising
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BWW TV: GLEE Peek - Matthew Morrison & Lea Michele Sing 'Endless Love'
Photo Flash: THE ADDAMS FAMILY in Rehearsal
Bdwy Beat Sneak Peek - RAGTIME Opens
Photo Flash: 'Rhythm and Rhyme' - RAGTIME Opens on Broadway at the Neil Simon Theatre
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Photo Coverage: ON THE TOWN Opens!
STAGE TUBE: LOVE NEVER DIES - Creating The Phantom's New Look
'Heaven On His Mind' Lambert Aims for Judas Role in Rumored 'SUPERSTAR' Remake
Photo Coverage: RAGTIME - Opening Arrivals
