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Jesus Christ Superstar

Jesus Christ Superstar Now Playing on Broadway! Opens at Neil Simon Theatre March 22. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber Lyrics by Tim Rice Directed by Des McAnuff Choreographed by Lisa Shriver Musical direction by Rick Fox Performed by Paul Nolan, Josh Young, Chilina Kennedy, Brent Carver, Bruce Dow et al. Avon Theatre, Stratford May 16 […]

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All Shook Up

All Shook Up Book by Joe DiPietro Featuring the music of Elvis Presley Directed by Lee MacDougall Choreographed by Mike Jackson Musical direction by Anthony Bastianon Performed by Michael Torontow, Sheldon Bergstrom, Allison Edwards-Crewe, J. Sean Elliott, Daniel Greenberg, Marisa McIntyre, Jamie McRoberts, Graham Cardiff Parkhurst, Nadine Roden, Karen Wood, and ensemble. Stage West, Mississauga

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Smash

Smash     Have you seen the new TV show Smash? It takes you behind the scenes in the making of a Broadway musical. So far, I’ve seen three episodes and I’m enjoying it… Debra Messing (Grace of Will & Grace) is Julia, who along with her writing partner Tom, create a musical about the

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The Great Gatsby

The Great Gatsby By F. Scott Fitzgerald, adapted for the stage by Simon Levy Directed by Susan Ferley Performed by Shane Carty, Stephenos Christou, Greg Gale, Allison Grant, Nigel Hamer, Christine Horne, Haley McGee, Mike Shara, Jane Spence, Jeffrey Wetsch Grand Theatre, London February 14 to March 3, 2012 Reviewed by Mary Alderson Be Careful

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“Show Tunes & Croons”

Join us for “Show Tunes & Croons” Who? Singers Thomas Alderson and Michael Vanhevel — Thomas sings Broadway Show Tunes and Michael croons Rat Pack Hits. What? “Show Tunes & Croons” Benefit Concert When? Saturday, January 28, 2012 – 2:00 p.m. in Strathroy, 7:00 p.m. in Forest Where? Strathroy United Church, 131 Front Street West,

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Ed’s Garage

Ed’s Garage Written by Dan Needles Directed by Douglas Beattie Performed by Rod Beattie, Tim Campbell, Adrienne Gould, Douglas E. Hughes. Grand Theatre, London January 17 to February 4, 2012 Reviewed by Mary Alderson Advice for Living in Port Petunia If you leave Walt Wingfield’s farm and drive across Persephone Township, you’ll head straight into

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Motown Gold

Motown Gold Musical Revue by Howard Pechet & Timothy French Directed and Choreographed by Timothy French Musical direction by Michael Lerner Performed by Troy Adams, Karen Andrew, Tafari Anthony, Andrew Broderick, Louise Camilleri, Aadin Church, Saccha Dennis, Teresa Holierhoek, Rob James, Jivaro Smith Stage West, Mississauga November 24, 2011 to February 5, 2012 Reviewed by

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