By William Shakespeare Directed by Des McAnuff Performed by Brent Carver, Ben Carlson, Cara Ricketts, Paul Nolan, Andrea Runge. Stratford Festival April 30 to October 31, 2010 Reviewed by Mary Alderson A Very Likeable As You Like It If you like Shakespearean comedies, then you’ll love As You Like It. The Stratford Festival 2010 season […]
Written by Mary Chase Directed by Jospeh Ziegler Performed by Peter Krantz, Mary Haney, Norman Browning et al Shaw Festival Production Royal George Theatre April 1 to October 31, 2010. HELD OVER TO NOVEMBER 14 Reviewed by Mary Alderson Genteel Ways, Giant Rabbit The story of Harvey and his endearing companion, Elwood P. Dowd, hit
Written by Ogden Nash and S. J. Perelman Music by Kurt Weill, Lyrics by Ogden Nash Directed by Eda Holmes Choreographed by Michael Lichtefeld Musical direction by Ryan deSouza Performed by Robin Evan Willis, Kyle Blair, Deborah Hay & Mark Uhre Shaw Festival Royal George Theatre, Niagara-on-the-Lake May 16 to October 10, 2010 Reviewed by
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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
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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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
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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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
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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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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