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The Wizard of Oz (Panto)

The Wizard of Oz (Panto) From the book by L. Frank Baum, adapted by Lorna Wright and Nicholas Hune-Brown Directed by Tracey Flye Musical direction by Steve Thomas Choreographed by Mark Kimelman Performed by Dan Chameroy, Jessica Holmes, Elicia MacKenzie, Yvan Pedneault, Ross Petty, Kyle Blair, Eddie Glen, Steve Ross et al. The Elgin Theatre, […]

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The Wizard of Oz

The Wizard of Oz Book by L. Frank Baum Music & Lyrics Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg Directed by Adam Furfaro Choreographed by Linda Garneau Musical direction by Peter Aylin Performed by Amy Wallis, Stephen Roberts, Nick Settimi, Jonathan Whittaker, Jackie Mustakas, Brian McKay, et al (with Tilley as Toto). Drayton Entertainment Production St.

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Mary Poppins

Mary Poppins Book by Julian Fellowes Music & Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman New songs, music and lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe Directed by Richard Eyre Co-direction & choreography by Matthew Bourne Performed by Rachel Wallace, Nicolas Dromard et al. Disney and Cameron Mackintosh with Mirvish Productions Princess of

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To Master the Art

To Master the Art By William Brown and Doug Frew Directed by Susan Ferley Performed by Sarah Machin Gale, Geoffrey Whynot, Emily Andrews, Matt Bois, Leanna Brodie, Burgandy Code, Eric Frank, Thomas Hauff, Geoff Kolomayz, Jane Miller. Grand Theatre, London October 18 to November 5, 2011 Reviewed by Mary Alderson Bon Appétit Take one imposing

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Private Lives

Private Lives By Noel Coward Directed by Richard Eyre Performed by Kim Cattrall, Paul Gross, Simon Paisley-Day, Anna Madeley, Caroline Lena Olsson Royal Alexandra Theatre, Toronto Mirvish Productions September 25 to October 30, 2011 Reviewed by Mary Alderson Due South meets Sex in the City Just head Due South to Sex in the City –

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Footloose

Footloose Stage adaptation by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie Lyrics by Dean Pitchford Music by Tom Snow, and Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins, Jim Steinman Directed by Heather Davies Choreographed by Amy Wright Musical direction by Floydd Ricketts Performed by London & Area High School Students Grand Theatre, London September 20 to October 1,

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How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying Book by Abe Burrows, Jack Weinstock and Willie Gilbert Music & Lyrics by Frank Loesser Directed and Choreographed by Michael Lichtefeld Associate Director Joe Bowerman Musical direction by Charlene Nafziger Performed by Ari Butler, Jayme Armstrong, Victor A. Young, Brian McKay, Ayrin Mackie, Thomas Alderson, Caitlin Goguen,

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