The Best of the Jukebox Reviewed by Mary Alderson The musical Jersey Boys was wildly popular when the touring show first arrived in Canada in 2008. Then in 2009, it reopened in Toronto with an all-Canadian cast, and many fans, myself included, went back to see it again, and then a third time, too. Later […]
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Erin go Bragh (Ireland Forever) Reviewed by Vicki Stokes It’s time for the final show of the 2022 season at Victoria Playhouse in Petrolia, and Director David Hogan says “This is a party show.” There are plenty of opportunities to tap your feet, clap your hands, cheer, whistle, and sing along with the immensely talented ensemble cast.
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Enriching Our History and Our Culture Reviewed by Vicki Stokes Two stories intertwine in John Ware Reimagined, premiering in Ontario at the Blyth Festival. One story explores the life of John Ware, an important historical figure in Canada’s history. The other is the story of a young girl who lacks a role model until her discovery
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Where and How to Find Your Soulmate Reviewed by Mary Alderson Billed as a romantic comedy, Beyond the Sea seems to be more about grief. The Festival Players of Prince Edward County are presenting this new play by Kristen DaSilva on the outdoor pavilion stage at the Eddie Hotel and Farm. I say it’s about
No Compromise Reviewed by Vicki Stokes Ever popular, The Sound of Music has returned to the Huron Country Playhouse. This 2022 Production is without compromise. Timothy French as director and choreographer has accomplished an incredible feat. Even if you have seen it and loved it before, you will definitely love it again. I’m sure I’m not the
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Snappy Dialogue, Sassy People Reviewed by Mary Alderson The prolific Canadian playwright Norm Foster has written about 66 plays which are being performed across Canada and around the world. If you think you haven’t seen a Norm Foster play and you go to live-theatre comedies, then you aren’t paying attention. Screwball Comedy, however, is not
Life’s a Beach Reviewed by Vicki Stokes The South Huron Stage at Huron Country Playhouse has been transformed into a cottage on the beach for The Sweet Delilah Swim Club. You can spend the day at Grand Bend beach and then take a short drive to the Playhouse to spend your evening back on the beach,
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One for Fans of Rod Beattie & Wingfield Series Reviewed by Vicki Stokes Wingfield Lost & Found, now at Victoria Playhouse, Petrolia, is the final play about WaltWingfield in a series of seven. Mary Alderson says it best: “For those not familiar with the Wingfield series, Dan Needles has used a string of newspaper columns
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Dolly Parton Fans will Love this Musical Reviewed by Mary Alderson Back in 1980, a women’s lib movie came out – 9 to 5, starring Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin, three workplace secretaries who had finally had enough of their “sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot” boss. The musical version of the popular film
An Unfair Fall Fair Murder Reviewed by Mary Alderson It’s murder mystery dinner theatre time at the Globus Theatre. You know the food will be delicious and the comedy will be hilarious. And the audience involvement adds to the fun. As the staff starts serving hors d’oeuvres, the characters visit the diners. We are all
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