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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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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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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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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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
