Our deepest sympathy goes to family, friends and fans of Lindsay Thomas, who lost her battle with cancer at age 31 this week. Lindsay played Francine (Frankie’s daughter) and other roles in the original cast of Jersey Boys in Toronto. She was also well known to Stratford audiences, having spent three seasons there. She played […]
Written by Rachel Sheinkin, based on the books of Laura Ingalls WilderMusic by Rachel PortmanLyrics by Donna Di NovelliDirected by Francesca ZambelloChoreographed by Michele LynchMusical direction by Kevin StitesPerformed by Melissa Gilbert, Steve Blanchard, Kara Lindsay, Kate Loprest, Kevin Massey, Alessa Neeck, Carly Rose Sonenclar.Guthrie Theater Production/MirvishCanon Theatre, TorontoJanuary 27 to February 28, 2010Reviewed by
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Just before Christmas, my son, Thomas & I had a great weekend taking in shows in New York City. We saw: – Memphis – Ragtime – Finian’s Rainbow – Next to Normal All are great shows. Next to Normal with its rock music and story of the challenges of mental illness is completely mesmerizing. The
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Written and Composed by Jason Robert Brown Directed by Vikki Anderson Musical direction by Ryan DeSouza Performed by Julie Martell and Mark Uhre Grand Theatre, London January 19 to February 6, 2010 Reviewed by Mary Alderson A ‘He says/She says’ Relationship The Last Five Years, currently on stage at the Grand Theatre in London, is
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Written by L. Frank Baum
Music and lyrics by Harold Arden and E. Y. Harburg
Directed by Susan Ferley
Musical direction by Mike Lerner, assisted by Floydd Rickets
Choreography by Kerry Gage, assisted by Doug Price
Grand Theatre, London
November 25 to January 3, 2009
Reviewed by Mary Alderson
Ben Sanders as Charlie. Written by Leeann MinogueDirected by Rona WaddingtonPerformed by Charlotte Gowdy, Alison Jutzi, Darren Keay, Brian McKay, Ben Sanders, Lorna Wilson, Sandy Winsby.Grand Theatre, LondonOctober 20 to November 7, 2009Reviewed by Mary Alderson Dry Streak creates comedy out of city/country clashes The Grand Theatre’s latest main stage offering, Dry Streak, is more
Book, music and lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren CaseyDirected by Susan FerleyChoreography by Amy WrightMusical direction by David HallPerformed by Students of the High School ProjectGrand Theatre, LondonSeptember 22 to October 3, 2009Reviewed by Mary Alderson Students Rock the Grand with Grease The Grand Theatre has done it again – taken 69 eager high
Note: I originally saw this show at Victoria Playhouse Petrolia in 2009 — You can see it on the following upcoming dates and venues:Huron Country Playhouse – Saturday, October 13 at 2:00pm & 8:00pmDrayton Festival Theatre – Friday, October 19 at 8:00pmKing’s Wharf Theatre – Saturday, October 20 at 2:00pm & 8:00pm Created and performed by
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Dena Chiarcossi as Eva Peron Lyrics by Tim RiceMusic by Andrew Lloyd WebberDirected & Choreographer by Michael LichtefeldPerformed by Dena Chiarcossi, Stephen Patterson, Kyle Dadd & companyDrayton Entertainment ProductionHuron Country Playhouse, Grand BendAugust 12 – 29, 2009Reviewed by Mary Alderson Don’t Cry For Me, Argentina To wrap up the 2009 season in Grand Bend, Huron
Created, Directed and Choreographed by Dean Regan Performed by Judy Marshak, Graham Coffeng, & Jay T. Schramek Victoria Playhouse, Petrolia August 11 – 29, 2009 Reviewed by Mary Alderson Rosemary Clooney Remembered For those who remember and take pleasure in the music of Rosemary Clooney, Clooney Tunes will be an enjoyable evening at Victoria Playhouse,
