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Waitress
March 31, 2025
Order Yourself a Huge Piece of Perfection Pie Reviewed by Kim Kaitell Note: Now closed at the Grand, London. Coming soon to Theatre Aquarius, Hamilton. This might end up being a very short review as I’m afraid nothing I can say will do this fabulous musical justice. Waitress, now playing at the Grand Theatre in London, Ontario just became my all-time favorite musical! Directed by Rachel Peake, Musical Director Patrick Bowman with Choreography by Genny Sermonia, Waitress grabbed me the moment my eye caught the set, from the first line spoken on stage to the last note that was played in the closing act. This piece was beautifully and intelligently written, spanning the human gamut of deep despair to the height of hilarity and all nuances in between. It had me laughing and crying, feeling deep warmth, compassion and longing with a big slice of revenge thrown in. Every single role was perfectly cast and perfectly embodied. Flawless. The set never disappoints at the Grand. The stage was pure diner experience, from floor to ceiling shelves of sugar and spice and all things nice to the red leather polished stools at the counter, and cozy booths on the floor. Joe’s Pie Diner is a place I want to experience. If you don’t know the story, Waitress is based on the 2007 film written by Adrienne Shelly and adapted to the stage in 2015 with music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles and book by Jessie Nelson. In short, it is a story about a waitress and pie maker named Jenna who works at a diner, escaping through her creative passion for baking pies from her home front of domestic abuse. It is also about friendship and Jenna’s hopes and dreams to better her life when she discovers she is unexpectedly pregnant, ...
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Mary's Musings
2025 at the Thousand Islands Playhouse, Gananoque
March 9, 2025
How the Other Half Loves by Alan Ayckbourn May 30 – June 22 Spirnger Theatre Britain’s brilliant comic genius, Sir Alan Ayckbourn serves us a fast-paced and hilariously funny theatrical meal. This classic modern comedy is a portrait of three very different marriages that turns into a spirited game of mixed doubles involving sex, jealousy and ingenious stagecraft. Mary Poppins – Disney Musical Original Music and Lyrics Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman Book Julian Fellowes New Songs and Additional Music and Lyrics George Stiles and Anthony Drewe Co-Creator Cameron Mackintosh July 8 – August 16 Springer Theatre One of the most popular stories of all time that has captured hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect musical! When their children, Jane and Michael, become increasingly unruly, the Banks parents seek a new nanny to instill discipline. Enter Mary Poppins, a magical and whimsical woman who brings joy, fun, and a bit of mischief into their lives. Cottagers and Indians by Drew Hayden Taylor August 8 – August 30 Firehall Theatre An Indigenous man, Arthur Copper, has taken it upon himself to repopulate the nearby lakes with wild rice, known amongst the Anishinaabe as Manoomin. The seeds bloom into a funny-yet-fiery exchange between the farmer and a cottage owner, Maureen Poole. Told with warmth and humour, and encompassing issues of community, respect and ownership, Cottagers and Indians is a tale for our times. Stag and Doe by Mark Crowford August 22 – September 14 Springer Theatre Bonnie and Brad are throwing the obligatory Stag and Doe to pay for their upcoming wedding. Their Maid of Honour, Dee, is still getting over being left at the altar seven years ago. Mandy and Rob are getting married today – even if their big white tent just blew away ...
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