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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

Blue Suede Shoes – Memories of the King Created by Chris McHarge & Colin Stewart Directed by Chris McHarge Musical direction by Colin Stewart Performed by Roy LeBlanc and Chris McHarge Playhouse II, Grand Bend August 17 to September 3, 2011 St. Jacobs Schoolhouse Theatre September 7 to December 18, 2011 Reviewed by Mary Alderson

Guys and Dolls Written by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows Music & Lyrics by Frank Loesser Directed & Choreographed by Michael Lichtefeld Associate Choreographer Joe Bowerman Musical direction by Steve Thomas Performed by Jackie Mustakas, Eddie Glen, Mairi Babb, Paul McQuillan and company Huron Country Playhouse, Grand Bend August 21 to September 3, 2011 Reviewed

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,

Heat Wave By Michel Marc Bouchard Translated by Bill Glassco Performed by Karen Wood, Matt Selby, Natasha O’Brien, Michael Spasevski, Terry Barna. Victoria Playhouse, Petrolia August 16 to September 3, 2011 Reviewed by Mary Alderson Hot Stuff in Heat Wave A little slice of summer in Quebec is on stage at Victoria Playhouse Petrolia –

Simply Grand Starring Mark Payne With June Crowley, Rebecca Poff, Mary Elizabeth Brown, John Yun, Alex Baerg, Daniel Baerg, Mark Laidman. Starbright Summer Festival Imperial Theatre, Sarnia August 6 to 19, 2011 Reviewed by Mary Alderson Piano Man Popular at the Imperial After being musical director at the Starbright Summer Festival in Sarnia for three

Italian Funerals & Other Festive Occasions By John Miranda, developed by Scott Reiniger Directed by Adam Furfaro Performed by Elisa Atristain, Anne Louise Bannon, Trek Buccino, Angelo Celeste, Jill Diane Filion, Michelle Fisk, Nada Humsi, Tim Koetting, W. Joseph Matheson, Gerry Mendicino, Alan K. Sapp, Kathleen Sheehy. Playhouse II, Grand Bend July 27 to August