December 22, 2010 We drove to Detroit to see Disney’s Mary Poppins at the Opera House, and what a delight it was! The Opera House audience was full of families with young children. It was fun to see them dressed in their best to come to the theatre – little girls in sparkling tulle dresses […]
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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum Book by Burt Shevelove & Larry Gelbart Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Directed by Des McAnuff Choreographed by Wayne Cilento Musical direction by Franklin Brasz NOTE: I reviewed the Stratford Shakespeare Festival Production, Avon Theatre, Stratford, June 20 to November 1, 2009. This show
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White Christmas Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin Book by David Ives and Paul Blake Directed by Robb Paterson Musical direction by Don Horsburgh Choreographed by Emily Morgan Performed by Stephen Patterson, Kyle Blair, Jennifer Lyon, Kimberley Rampersad et al Manitoba Theatre Centre, Winnipeg November 25 to December 18, 2010 Reviewed by Mary Alderson Disclaimer:
Winnipeg Weekend It may sound extravagant – flying to Winnipeg for a weekend to see a show, but we had the luxury of doing just that, thanks to our collection of air miles! With our son, Thomas, appearing in White Christmas at the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, we decided to take the trip. And yes,
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber Lyrics by Tim Rice Directed by Susan Ferley Choreographed by Kerry Gage Musical direction by Ryan DeSouza Performed by Jamie McKnight and Karen Coughlin et al Grand Theatre, London November 24, 2010 to January 2, 2011 – Extended to January 7. Reviewed by Mary
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The Producers Music and Lyrics by Mel Brooks Book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan Directed by John Pacheco Co-Producers John Pacheco and Donald D’Haene Choreographed by Mel Stewart Musical direction by Marque Smith Performed by Bill Hill, Andrew Tribe, Dean Greer, Jordan Henry, Laura Giberson, Nate Crocker & ensemble McManus Studio Theatre, Grand Theatre,
Peter Pan Written by Simon Aylin and Trudy Moffatt Directed and Choreographed by Trudy Moffatt Musical direction by Peter Aylin Performed by Jonny Wexler, Paul McQuillan, Keith Savage, Fred Stinson, Jayme Armstrong, Tess Benger et al. Drayton Entertainment Production St. Jacobs Country Playhouse November 18 to December 19, 2010 Reviewed by Mary Alderson The Crocodile
Priscilla Queen of the Desert Written by Stephan Elliott & Allan Scott Directed by Simon Phillips Choreographed by Ross Coleman Musical direction by Stephen “Spud” Murphy Performed by Will Swenson, Tony Sheldon, Nick Adams, C. David Johnson Produced by David Mirvish et al Princess of Wales Theatre, Toronto October 27, 2010 to January 2, 2011
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Johnny and June, Together Again My visit with Chelsey Duplak By Mary Alderson London is absolutely the best place to bring Johnny Cash and June Carter on stage together again. After all, it was in London, Ontario, Canada in 1968, when Johnny proposed to June on stage, in front of an audience at the London
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Side by Side by Sondheim Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim And music by Leonard Bernstein, Mary Rodgers, Richard Rodgers, Jule Styne. Directed by Valerie Moore Musical direction by Mark Camilleri Performed by Charlotte Moore, Glynis Ranney, Michael Torontow, Shawn Wright. Grand Theatre, London October 19 to November 6, 2010 Reviewed by Mary Alderson A
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