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Production conception, English lyrics and additional material by Eric Blau and Mort Shuman Music by Jacques Brel Directed by Stafford Arima Musical director Laura Burton Performed by Jewelle Blackman, Brent Carver, Mike Nadajewski, Nathalie Nadon. Stratford Festival Production Tom Patterson Theatre, Stratford May 14 to September 25, 2010 Reviewed by Mary Alderson From Brussels to […]

The 39 Steps Adapted by Patrick Barlow From the novel by John Buchan From the movie by Alfred Hitchcock Directed by Robert More Performed by Jonathan Ellul, Cara Hunter, David Rosser, Mark Weatherley Victoria Playhouse Petrolia June 8 to 26, 2010 Reviewed by Mary Alderson More Laughs than Mystery in This Thriller Take an old

Written by Neil Simon Music by Cy Coleman Lyrics by Dorothy Fields Directed and Choreographed by Michael Lichtefeld Musical direction by Charlene Nafziger Performed by Cynthia Dale et al Drayton Entertainment Production Huron Country Playhouse, Grand Bend June 10 to 26, 2010 Reviewed by Mary Alderson Sweet Charity needs a new sweet ending It’s easy

Written by Sam & Bella Spewak Music & Lyrics by Cole Porter Directed by John Doyle Choreographed by Tracey Flye Musical direction by Franklin Brasz Performed by Juan Chioran, Monique Lund, Chilena Kennedy, Steve Ross, Cliff Saunders. Stratford Festival April 10 to October 30, 2010 Reviewed by Mary Alderson The Taming of Kiss Me, Kate

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

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

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