Mary’s Musings

O Canada

The Many Changes to O Canada  And Why You Shouldn’t Be Upset About Them!  For 20 years, the Government of Canada, both Liberal and Conservative, has been trying to change the line “In all thy sons command” to make O Canada gender-inclusive.  Finally, on January 31, 2018, a bill was passed to change that line […]

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The BEST of 2017!

I saw more than 50 shows this year, and here are 17 that stand out! Click the link to read the review. Outstanding musical – Guys and Dolls, Stratford Festival.  This production had it all – absolutely amazing dance and choreography, excellent singing, and good comedic acting.  Blythe Wilson as Miss Adelaide was a true

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Stratford Festival – What’s happening in 2018?

Stratford Festival announces shows & casting for 2018 MUSICALS The Rocky Horror Show Dan Chameroy, Jennifer Rider-Shaw And Sayer Roberts Take The Lead In The Rocky Horror Show Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show Book, Music and Lyrics by Richard O’Brien By arrangement with Rocky Horror Company Limited Directed and Choreographed by Donna Feore April

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Huron Country Playhouse and Drayton Entertainment — What’s Happening in 2018?

Drayton Entertainment — An Exciting Line-Up for 2018  Huron Country Playhouse West Side Story The Iconic Broadway Musical Huron Country Playhouse – June 7 – June 23 One of the greatest love stories of all time takes to the streets in this landmark Broadway musical inspired by Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.  Star-crossed young lovers Tony and

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Messiah in the Country

Advent brings the Spirit of Christmas A rare opportunity is being offered, bringing the spirit of Christmas to Grand Bend.  Handel’s Messiah is being performed on the main stage at Huron Country Playhouse to begin the Advent Season on Sunday, December 3.  “We are thrilled to be bringing this wonderful performance to Grand Bend,” says

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Broadway on the Beach

An evening of show tunes and fun is planned for Grand Bend’s Beach, August 2nd, 7:00 p.m., presented by Grand Bend’s own Thomas Alderson alongside three other top young Canadian musical theatre performers.  Alderson grew up in the ’Bend and has often appeared on stage at Huron Country Playhouse. He was also seen frequently on

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