Memphis Book & Lyrics by Joe DiPietro Music & Lyrics by David Bryan Directed by Christopher Ashley Musical production by Christopher Jahnke Choreographed by Sergio Trujillo Performed by Bryan Fenkart and Felicia Boswell et al. Toronto Centre for the Arts, Toronto December 6 to 24, 2011 Reviewed by Mary Alderson In the Centre of the [...]
Cinderella By Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II Directed by Heather Davies Musical direction by Ryan De Souza Choreographed by Kerry Gage Performed by Alessia Lupiano, Kyle Golemba, Rebecca Poff, Steven Gallagher, et al. The Grand Theatre, London November 23 to December 31, 2011 **Held over to January 7, 2012 Reviewed by Mary Alderson [...]
The Wizard of Oz (Panto) From the book by L. Frank Baum, adapted by Lorna Wright and Nicholas Hune-Brown Directed by Tracey Flye Musical direction by Steve Thomas Choreographed by Mark Kimelman Performed by Dan Chameroy, Jessica Holmes, Elicia MacKenzie, Yvan Pedneault, Ross Petty, Kyle Blair, Eddie Glen, Steve Ross et al. The Elgin Theatre, [...]
The Wizard of Oz Book by L. Frank Baum Music & Lyrics Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg Directed by Adam Furfaro Choreographed by Linda Garneau Musical direction by Peter Aylin Performed by Amy Wallis, Stephen Roberts, Nick Settimi, Jonathan Whittaker, Jackie Mustakas, Brian McKay, et al (with Tilley as Toto). Drayton Entertainment Production St. [...]
Mary Poppins Book by Julian Fellowes Music & Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman New songs, music and lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe Directed by Richard Eyre Co-direction & choreography by Matthew Bourne Performed by Rachel Wallace, Nicolas Dromard et al. Disney and Cameron Mackintosh with Mirvish Productions Princess of [...]
To Master the Art By William Brown and Doug Frew Directed by Susan Ferley Performed by Sarah Machin Gale, Geoffrey Whynot, Emily Andrews, Matt Bois, Leanna Brodie, Burgandy Code, Eric Frank, Thomas Hauff, Geoff Kolomayz, Jane Miller. Grand Theatre, London October 18 to November 5, 2011 Reviewed by Mary Alderson Bon Appétit Take one imposing [...]
Private Lives By Noel Coward Directed by Richard Eyre Performed by Kim Cattrall, Paul Gross, Simon Paisley-Day, Anna Madeley, Caroline Lena Olsson Royal Alexandra Theatre, Toronto Mirvish Productions September 25 to October 30, 2011 Reviewed by Mary Alderson Due South meets Sex in the City Just head Due South to Sex in the City – [...]
Footloose Stage adaptation by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie Lyrics by Dean Pitchford Music by Tom Snow, and Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins, Jim Steinman Directed by Heather Davies Choreographed by Amy Wright Musical direction by Floydd Ricketts Performed by London & Area High School Students Grand Theatre, London September 20 to October 1, [...]
Rhinestone Cowgirl: A Tribute to Dolly Parton Conceived by Leisa Way Music arranged by Bruce Ley Performed by Leisa Way and The Wayward Wind: Bruce Ley, Dave Wilson Randall Kempf, Kim Ratcliffe, Aaron Solomon. Victoria Playhouse Petrolia September 6 to 17, 2011 Reviewed by Mary Alderson Here You Come Again “It costs a lot of [...]
Blue Suede Shoes – Memories of the King Created by Chris McHarge & Colin Stewart Directed by Chris McHarge Musical direction by Colin Stewart Performed by Roy LeBlanc and Chris McHarge Playhouse II, Grand Bend August 17 to September 3, 2011 St. Jacobs Schoolhouse Theatre September 7 to December 18, 2011 Reviewed by Mary Alderson [...]