By Mary Alderson The Music Man I made a quick trip to New York City with one purpose in mind: To see Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster in The Music Man before it closes. It was well worth it! A classic piece of musical theatre with two great stars. Jackman was perfect as the swindler […]
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Now opening at Stratford Festival.
Written on June 24th, 2022 | Posted in Mary's MusingsLITTLE WOMEN Jordi Mand’s new adaptation of the classic children’s story Little Women comes to vibrant life in a production directed by Esther Jun at the Stratford Festival’s Avon Theatre. With Brefny Caribou as Beth, Allison Edwards-Crewe as Jo, Verónica Hortigüela as Meg, and Lindsay Wu as Amy, Little Women tells the story of four sisters as they navigate the road to adulthood. Struggling to reconcile societal expectations with their own […]
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Alex Mustakas of Drayton Entertainment Awarded Meritorious Service Medal
Written on May 27th, 2022 | Posted in Mary's MusingsAlex Mustakas, founding and current Artistic Director of award-winning Drayton Entertainment, was honoured by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, with the prestigious Meritorious Service Medal (Civil Division). He received his medal during a ceremony held earlier today at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, following a series of in-person delays and postponements caused by […]
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Globus Theatre’s 19th Summer Season
Written on April 14th, 2022 | Posted in Mary's MusingsGlobus Theatre at the Lakeview Arts Barn near Bobcaygeon is presenting five shows for 2022, each having a 10 day run. Meet My SisterJune 22 – July 2By BONNIE GREENAn hilarious new Canadian play about sibling rivalry, aging parents and childhood memories. Blanche is a is a hard-working public health nurse with a penchant for details […]
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Theatre Orangeville’s 2022 Season
Written on April 2nd, 2022 | Posted in Mary's MusingsMore Confessions from the Ninth Concession Written and starring Dan Needles & Ian BellStarring Dan Needles and Ian BellMarch 23 – April 10An ALL NEW Field Guide to Rural Living in story and song. Ian Bell and Dan Needles return to take us on a crop tour of today’s rural Ontario with all new stories […]
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Orillia Opera House 2022 Season
Written on April 2nd, 2022 | Posted in Mary's Musings2022 summer plans are set for OOH. For more information check their website – click here. Doris and Ivy in the Homeby Norm FosterJune 29 to July 15 Driving Miss Daisy by Alfred UhryJuly 20 to August 12 Come Down from Up Riverby Norm FosterAugust 17 to September 2
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Port Stanley Festival Theatre 2022
Written on April 2nd, 2022 | Posted in Mary's MusingsThe Port Stanley Festival Theatre is thrilled to announce the appointment of Tony Sclafani as their new Theatre Manager. Mr. Sclafani has held the position of Production Manager at PSFT since 2017 and has been a valued member of the management team ever since. Mr. Sclafani is already settling into his new position as he […]
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Turning Theatres Green
Written on March 30th, 2022 | Posted in Mary's MusingsTwo actors, passionate about the environment, are doing something about it. Tess Benger and Julia McLellan have established a national not-for-profit organization, Canadian Green Alliance (CGA), devoted to bridging the gap between sustainability and theatre The CGA has been established for over two years, but on Friday, April 1, its resources will now be available […]
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Drayton Entertainment’s 2022 Season
Written on March 29th, 2022 | Posted in Mary's MusingsScroll down for more information about Drayton’s flexible tickets, seating capacity options, and duty of care guidelines. Drayton Festival Theatre Sorry, I’m Canadian 2 (June 1 to June 18)Buying the Farm (June 29 to July 16)Good Ol’ Country Gospel (August 11 to August 28) Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge Fiddler on the Loose (June 1 to June 18)On Golden […]
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Thousand Islands Playhouse announces its 40th Season
Written on March 4th, 2022 | Posted in Mary's MusingsBack in ’59SPRINGER THEATREWritten & Conceived by Thom Currie. Directed & Choreographed by Stephanie Graham.May 26 – June 11Four friends attending their 10-year high school reunion sneak away to an old hangout to reminisce and remember the music of their youth. Join them on this nostalgic trip through the 50s and 60s featuring incredible harmonies, […]
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