Hana’s Suitcase Adapted by Emil Sher, from the book by Karen Levine Performed by Burgandy Code, Jennifer Dzialoszynski, Jan Filips, Nicco Lorenzo Garcia, Gil Garratt, Matthew Gorman, Manami Hara, Janet Lo. Directed by Susan Ferley Grand Theatre Production Grand Theatre, London February 12 to March 1, 2008 Reviewed by Mary Alderson An Evocative Story Very […]
By Michele Riml Performed by Roger Dunn and Lynne Griffin Directed by Rosemary Dunsmore Grand Theatre Production Grand Theatre, London January 15 to February 2, 2008 Reviewed by Mary Alderson Saving 25 Years of Marriage In the Grand’s current production, Sexy Laundry, a couple in their fifties spend a weekend at an upscale hotel trying
Adapted by Donald Harron, from the novel by L.M. Montgomery Music by Norman Campbell Performed by Jennifer Toulmin and cast Directed by Susan Ferley Musical Direction by Andrew Petrasiunas Choreography by Kerry Gage Grand Theatre Production Grand Theatre, London November 21 to December 30, 2007 Reviewed by Mary Alderson A Grand Canadian Classic Jennifer Toulmin
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Book & Original Lyrics by W. Joe Matheson Original Music by W.J. Matheson, Louise Pitre and Diane Leah Performed by Louise Pitre and W.J. Matheson Directed by Miles Potter Grand Theatre, London October 23 to November 11, 2007 Reviewed by Mary Alderson A Story of Love, not War Could You Wait?, a new musical to
By Alain Boubill and Claude-Michel Schonberg Performed by Students of The High School Project Directed by Susan Ferley Grand Theatre Production Grand Theatre, London September 25 to October 6, 2007 Reviewed by Mary Alderson Strong voices in Students’ Production of Les Miz Once again, the Grand’s High School Project is at a level worthy of
By Randy Vancourt Performed by Stephen Sparks, Randy Vancourt and Brendan Wall Director / Musical Director – Randy Vancourt Victoria Playhouse Production Victoria Playhouse Petrolia August 14 to September 1, 2007 Reviewed by Mary Alderson Nostalgia Trip on the Boardwalk Anyone who’s a fan of fifties doo-wop music will love Boardwalk, which just opened at
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Written By Paul Ciufo Performed by Darren Keay, Michelle Fisk, et al. Directed by Marie Beath Badian Blyth Festival Production August 8 – September 1, 2007 Reviewed by Mary Alderson Divisive issues addressed in Reverend Jonah Grand Bend Playwright Paul Ciufo hopes people will consider both sides of the conflict, with his new play that
Conceived, written and directed by Alex Mustakas Musical Director Bob Foster Choreographer Gino Berti Drayton Entertainment Production Huron Country Playhouse, Grand Bend August 8 – September 1, 2007 Reviewed by Mary Alderson Musical Pioneers Rock the Stage The balcony had better be reinforced at Huron Country Playhouse. With the show Legends ~ A Salute to
By Robert More Performed by Ian Downie, David Kirby, Madeline Smart, Meghan Smart, and Helen Taylor. Directed by Robert More Victoria Playhouse Petrolia July 24 to August 11, 2007 Reviewed by Mary Alderson Youngest & Oldest Steal the Stage The special relationship between a grandfather and his 10-year-old granddaughter is the foundation for A Matter
By Alain Boublil, Claude-Michel Schonberg, Richard Maltby Jr. Performed by Elena Juatco, Stephen Patterson and company Directed by David Connolly Drayton Entertainment Production Huron Country Playhouse, Grand Bend July 19 – August 4, 2007 Reviewed by Mary Alderson Message about Viet Nam war more meaningful than ever Miss Saigon’s timeless message about the inhumanity of
