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:
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
