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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 […]

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

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

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,

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.

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

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

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 –

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,

Note:  I originally saw this show in 2011.  Dolly Parton is coming back around — you can see this show on the following upcoming dates:King’s Wharf Theatre – Friday, September 28 at 8:00pm, Saturday, September 29 at 2:00pmDrayton Festival Theatre – Saturday, November 3 at 2:00pm & 8:00pm  Conceived by Leisa WayMusic arranged by Bruce