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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 […]

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

Written by L. Frank Baum
Music and lyrics by Harold Arden and E. Y. Harburg
Directed by Susan Ferley
Musical direction by Mike Lerner, assisted by Floydd Rickets
Choreography by Kerry Gage, assisted by Doug Price
Grand Theatre, London
November 25 to January 3, 2009
Reviewed by Mary Alderson

Ben Sanders as Charlie. Written by Leeann MinogueDirected by Rona WaddingtonPerformed by Charlotte Gowdy, Alison Jutzi, Darren Keay, Brian McKay, Ben Sanders, Lorna Wilson, Sandy Winsby.Grand Theatre, LondonOctober 20 to November 7, 2009Reviewed by Mary Alderson Dry Streak creates comedy out of city/country clashes The Grand Theatre’s latest main stage offering, Dry Streak, is more

Book, music and lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren CaseyDirected by Susan FerleyChoreography by Amy WrightMusical direction by David HallPerformed by Students of the High School ProjectGrand Theatre, LondonSeptember 22 to October 3, 2009Reviewed by Mary Alderson Students Rock the Grand with Grease The Grand Theatre has done it again – taken 69 eager high

Note:  I originally saw this show at Victoria Playhouse Petrolia in 2009 — You can see it on the following upcoming dates and venues:Huron Country Playhouse  – Saturday, October 13 at 2:00pm & 8:00pmDrayton Festival Theatre – Friday, October 19 at 8:00pmKing’s Wharf Theatre – Saturday, October 20 at 2:00pm & 8:00pm Created and performed by

Dena Chiarcossi as Eva Peron Lyrics by Tim RiceMusic by Andrew Lloyd WebberDirected & Choreographer by Michael LichtefeldPerformed by Dena Chiarcossi, Stephen Patterson, Kyle Dadd & companyDrayton Entertainment ProductionHuron Country Playhouse, Grand BendAugust 12 – 29, 2009Reviewed by Mary Alderson Don’t Cry For Me, Argentina To wrap up the 2009 season in Grand Bend, Huron

Created, Directed and Choreographed by Dean Regan Performed by Judy Marshak, Graham Coffeng, & Jay T. Schramek Victoria Playhouse, Petrolia August 11 – 29, 2009 Reviewed by Mary Alderson Rosemary Clooney Remembered For those who remember and take pleasure in the music of Rosemary Clooney, Clooney Tunes will be an enjoyable evening at Victoria Playhouse,

Clive Walton, Jane Moffat and Karen Wood Written by Phillip KingDirected by Marcia KashPerformed by Kevin Burnett, Phil Martin, Stephanie McNamara, Paul McQuillan, Jane Moffat, Nicholas Rice, Clive Walton, Robin Ward, Karen Wood.Drayton Entertainment ProductionHuron Country Playhouse, Grand BendJuly 29 to August 8, 2009Reviewed by Mary Alderson A British Farce: ahead by Leaps and Bounds

Brothers Geoff and Chris Dahl as Jake & Elwood Blues Based on The Blues Brothers (Dan Ackroyd and John Belushi)Performed by Geoff Dahl and Chris Dahl, with Frank Rondell and Denise PelleyLondon City Music Theatre, LondonJuly 24 to August 9, 2009Reviewed by Mary Alderson Da Blooze Brothers are Soul Men The London City Music Theatre