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Forever Plaid

Written by Stuart Ross Directed and musical direction by Sandy Thorburn Choreographed by Ramona Gilmour-Darling Performed by Douglas John Alan (Price), Russell Tyson Clark, Ben Kunder, Sef Wood Originally produced by Thousand Islands Playhouse, Gananoque Victoria Playhouse Petrolia May 18 to June 5, 2010 Reviewed by Mary Alderson Back to Life in Plaid A turquoise […]

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The Wedding Singer

  Written by Chad Beguelin & Tim Herlihy Music by Matthew Sklar, lyrics by Chad Beguelin Directed & choreographed by Tim French Musical direction by Anthony Bastianon Performed by Matthew Campbell, Erica Peck et al Stage West, Mississauga April 22 to July 4, 2010 Reviewed by Mary Alderson Always a bridesmaid, finally a bride Based

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Rock of Ages

Written by Chris D’Arienzo Directed by Kristin Hanggi, Associate Director Adam John Hunter, Resident Director David Connolly Choreographed by Kelly Devine Musical supervision by Ethan Popp Performed by Yvan Pedneault, Elicia MacKenzie, David W.  Keeley, Aaron Walpole, Cody Scott Lancaster, et al. Mirvish Production Royal Alexandra Theatre, Toronto May 11, 2010 – January 2, 2011

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High School Musical 2010

David Cotton as Troy, Melissa O’Neil as Gabriella Written by David SimpaticoDirected & Choreographed by David Connelly, with Louise Johnson and Luke BrownMusical direction by Peter AylinPerformed by David Cotton, Melissa O’Neil, Lisa Lennox, Chad McNamara, with Thomas Alderson, Mark Harapiak, Cassandra Kranjec, Amelia Sirianni, Stephanie West, Shaun Castor, Liam Flanagan, Alison Jantzie, Tim Porter,

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Legends

Danny Williams — the audience favourite in “Legends” Conceived, Written and Directed by Alex MustakasOrchestrations and Vocal Arrangements by Robert FosterChoreographed by Gino BertiMusical direction by Mike LernerOriginally produced by Drayton EntertainmentGrand Theatre, LondonApril 20 to May 22, 2010Reviewed by Mary Alderson “Legends” — The Beat Goes On with the Twist and Shout Sequel If

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Young Frankenstein

Written by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan Music and lyrics by Mel Brooks Directed & Choreographed by Susan Stroman Musical direction by Robert Billig Performed by Roger Bart, Shuler Hensley, Cory English, Brad Oscar, Beth Curry, Joanna Glushak, Anne Horak. North American Tour Princess of Wales Theatre, Toronto March 17 to April 18, 2010 Reviewed

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Pride and Prejudice

Susanna Fournier as Elizabeth and Brad Hodder as Mr. Darcy Written by Jane Austen, adapted by James Maxwell, revised by Alan StanfordDirected by Susan FerleyPerformed by Susanna Fournier, Brad Hodder et al.Grand Theatre, LondonMarch 10 to April 3, 2010Reviewed by Mary Alderson Pride and Prejudice – A Romantic Comedy? When Artistic Director Susan Ferley welcomed

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Wingfield Lost & Found

Rod Beattie as Walt Wingfield Written by Dan NeedlesDirected by Doug BeattiePerformed by Rod Beattie(While this show was originally reviewed at London’s Grand Theatre, it is currently running at The Panasonic Theatre, TorontoJanuary 12 to 30, 2011)Grand Theatre, LondonFebruary 9 to 28, 2010Reviewed by Mary Alderson Witching for Laughs The Wingfield franchise of laughter continues

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Little House on the Prairie ~ The Musical

Written by Rachel Sheinkin, based on the books of Laura Ingalls WilderMusic by Rachel PortmanLyrics by Donna Di NovelliDirected by Francesca ZambelloChoreographed by Michele LynchMusical direction by Kevin StitesPerformed by Melissa Gilbert, Steve Blanchard, Kara Lindsay, Kate Loprest, Kevin Massey, Alessa Neeck, Carly Rose Sonenclar.Guthrie Theater Production/MirvishCanon Theatre, TorontoJanuary 27 to February 28, 2010Reviewed by

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The Last Five Years

Written and Composed by Jason Robert Brown Directed by Vikki Anderson Musical direction by Ryan DeSouza Performed by Julie Martell and Mark Uhre Grand Theatre, London January 19 to February 6, 2010 Reviewed by Mary Alderson A ‘He says/She says’ Relationship The Last Five Years, currently on stage at the Grand Theatre in London, is

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