The Hobbit Adapted by Glyn Robbins from the book entitled “The Hobbit” by J.R.R. Tolkien Directed by Susan Ferley Performed by Daniel Roberts, Stephen Gartner, Patrick Kwok-Choon et al. Grand Theatre, London April 27 to May 26, 2011 Reviewed by Mary Alderson Long Night’s Journey in Middle Earth As an English student in university years […]
Calendar Girls By Tim Firth Directed by Marti Maraden Performed by Fiona Reid, Fiona Highet, Kathryn Akin, Terri Cherniack, Barbara Gordon, Kyra Harper, Dan Lett, Sweeney MacArthur, Kimberley Rampersad, Brigitte Robinson, Jane Spence, Gordon Tanner. Royal Alexandra Theatre, Toronto Mirvish Productions April 15 to May 28, 2011 Reviewed by Mary Alderson Naked, no Nude, Calendar
Shirley Valentine By Willy Russell Directed by David Latham Performed by Nora McLellan Grand Theatre, London March 22 to April 9, 2011 Reviewed by Mary Alderson This Valentine is a Sweetheart Shirley at age 47 is trapped in a mid-life crisis. Her husband Joe is predictable and stubborn. “Marriage is like the Middle East,” she
Billy Elliot – The Musical Book & Lyrics by Lee Hall Music by Elton John Directed by Stephen Daldry Choreographed by Peter Darling Musical direction by Colin Wellford Performed by Kate Hennig, Cynthia Darlow, Armand Schultz, Patrick Mulvey et al. Canon Theatre, Toronto Previews: February 1, 2011; Opens: March 1, 2011 Reviewed by Mary Alderson
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Happy Days Book by Garry Marshall Music and lyrics by Paul Williams Directed and choreographed by David Connolly Musical direction by Anthony Bastionon Performed by Jake Simons et al. Stage West, Mississauga February 18 to April 24, 2011 Reviewed by Mary Alderson Sunday, Monday, Happy Days The musical Happy Days, now playing at Mississauga’s Stage
South Pacific Music by Richard Rodgers Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Book by Oscar Hammerstein II and Joshua Logan Directed by Bartlett Sher Musical direction by Ted Sperling Performed by Carmen Cusack, David Pettsinger et al. DanCap Productions in Toronto; Lincoln Center Theatre Productions Toronto Centre for the Arts February 15 to April 10, 2011
Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure By Steven Dietz, based on the original 1899 play by William Gillette and Arthur Conan Doyle Directed by Marci Kash Performed by Steven Sutcliffe, Clive Walton et al Grand Theatre, London February 15 to March 5, 2011 Reviewed by Mary Alderson Elementary, My Dear Watson Fans of the great Sherlock
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Kingfisher Days By Susan Coyne Directed by Susan Ferley Performed by Nigel Bennett, Burgandy Code, and Deborah Hay Grand Theatre, London January 18 to February 5, 2011 Reviewed by Mary Alderson Memories of Halcyon Days Snow was crunching under our heels on the coldest night of this bitter 2011 winter, as we hurried down Richmond
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum Book by Burt Shevelove & Larry Gelbart Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Directed by Des McAnuff Choreographed by Wayne Cilento Musical direction by Franklin Brasz NOTE: I reviewed the Stratford Shakespeare Festival Production, Avon Theatre, Stratford, June 20 to November 1, 2009. This show
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White Christmas Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin Book by David Ives and Paul Blake Directed by Robb Paterson Musical direction by Don Horsburgh Choreographed by Emily Morgan Performed by Stephen Patterson, Kyle Blair, Jennifer Lyon, Kimberley Rampersad et al Manitoba Theatre Centre, Winnipeg November 25 to December 18, 2010 Reviewed by Mary Alderson Disclaimer:
