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Tempting Providence

Tempting Providence By Robert Chafe Directed by Jillian Keiley Performed by Deidre Gillard-Rowlings, Darryl Hopkins, Willow Kean, Robert Wyatt Thorne. Theatre Newfoundland Labrador Production The Grand Theatre, London March 13 to March 31, 2012 Reviewed by Mary Alderson Newfoundland’s Florence Nightingale A century of service along the coast of Newfoundland comes to life on the […]

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War Horse

War Horse Based on the novel by Michael Morpurgo, adapted by Nick Stafford In association with the Handspring Puppet Company Original direction by Marianne Elliott and Tom Morris National Theatre of Great Britain Production with Mirvish Princess of Wales Theatre, Toronto Opened February 28, with tickets on sale to September 30, 2012 Reviewed by Mary

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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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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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Memphis

Memphis Book & Lyrics by Joe DiPietro Music & Lyrics by David Bryan Directed by Christopher Ashley Musical production by Christopher Jahnke Choreographed by Sergio Trujillo Performed by Bryan Fenkart and Felicia Boswell et al. Toronto Centre for the Arts, Toronto December 6 to 24, 2011 Reviewed by Mary Alderson In the Centre of the

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Cinderella

Cinderella   By Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II Directed by Heather Davies Musical direction by Ryan De Souza Choreographed by Kerry Gage Performed by Alessia Lupiano, Kyle Golemba, Rebecca Poff, Steven Gallagher, et al. The Grand Theatre, London November 23 to December 31, 2011 **Held over to January 7, 2012 Reviewed by Mary Alderson

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