Mary’s Musings

An evening of show tunes and fun is planned for Grand Bend’s Rotary Stage on the Main Beach, July 4, 7:00 p.m., presented by Grand Bend’s own Thomas Alderson alongside three other top Canadian musical theatre performers. Joining Thomas on stage will be Tess Benger, Lili Connor, and Lucas Meeuse.  All three entertainers have appeared […]

Ain’t Too Proud – October 9 to November 17, 2018 – The electrifying new musical about the life and times of The Temptations, the greatest R&B group of all time Charlie And The Chocolate Factory – November 20, 2018 to January 6, 2019 – Roald Dahl’s amazing tale is the golden ticket School of Rock

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

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

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

Shaw Festival – Niagara-on-the-Lake: Casting Announced Festival Theatre The Magician’s Nephew By C.S. Lewis Adapted for the stage by Michael O’Brien Directed by Tim Carroll Previews April 4 ♦ Media Premiere May 9 ♦ Closes October 13 A magical and spectacular plunge into Narnia… at its very beginning as Aslan (Kyle Blair) shapes it. Sent

More Music at VPP in 2018!  Good Ol’ Country Gospel April 24 to May 13 Created by David Rogers Music Arrangements by Mark Payne Your spirit will soar and the soul will be stirred by some of the most iconic, beloved melodies ever written. This uplifting celebration is sure to delight as we shine new

Blyth Festival – something old, something new in 2018 The Pigeon King by The Company May 30 to June 15 The Pigeon King proved so successful last summer, that it returns in 2018.  Artist Director Gil Garratt was excellent in the role of Arlan Galbraith in this true story.  Pigeon King International became a massive

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