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:
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber Lyrics by Tim Rice Directed by Susan Ferley Choreographed by Kerry Gage Musical direction by Ryan DeSouza Performed by Jamie McKnight and Karen Coughlin et al Grand Theatre, London November 24, 2010 to January 2, 2011 – Extended to January 7. Reviewed by Mary
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The Producers Music and Lyrics by Mel Brooks Book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan Directed by John Pacheco Co-Producers John Pacheco and Donald D’Haene Choreographed by Mel Stewart Musical direction by Marque Smith Performed by Bill Hill, Andrew Tribe, Dean Greer, Jordan Henry, Laura Giberson, Nate Crocker & ensemble McManus Studio Theatre, Grand Theatre,
Peter Pan Written by Simon Aylin and Trudy Moffatt Directed and Choreographed by Trudy Moffatt Musical direction by Peter Aylin Performed by Jonny Wexler, Paul McQuillan, Keith Savage, Fred Stinson, Jayme Armstrong, Tess Benger et al. Drayton Entertainment Production St. Jacobs Country Playhouse November 18 to December 19, 2010 Reviewed by Mary Alderson The Crocodile
Priscilla Queen of the Desert Written by Stephan Elliott & Allan Scott Directed by Simon Phillips Choreographed by Ross Coleman Musical direction by Stephen “Spud” Murphy Performed by Will Swenson, Tony Sheldon, Nick Adams, C. David Johnson Produced by David Mirvish et al Princess of Wales Theatre, Toronto October 27, 2010 to January 2, 2011
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Side by Side by Sondheim Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim And music by Leonard Bernstein, Mary Rodgers, Richard Rodgers, Jule Styne. Directed by Valerie Moore Musical direction by Mark Camilleri Performed by Charlotte Moore, Glynis Ranney, Michael Torontow, Shawn Wright. Grand Theatre, London October 19 to November 6, 2010 Reviewed by Mary Alderson A
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Guys and Dolls Written by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows Music & Lyrics by Frank Loesser Directed & Choreographed by Michael Lichtefeld Musical direction by Steve Thomas Performed by Jackie Mustakas, Eddie Glen, Karen Coughlin, Paul McQuillan and company Drayton Entertainment, Drayton September 19 to October 9, 2010 Reviewed by Mary Alderson Saints and Sinners
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Peter Pan Written by J. M. Barrie Directed by Tim Carroll Performed by Michael Therriault, Paul Dunn, Sara Topham, Stacie Steadman, Tom McCamus et al. Stratford Festival Production Avon Theatre, Stratford June 12 to October 31, 2010 Reviewed by Mary Alderson Real Live Magic Children are jaded when attending live theatre today. How can the
