Mary’s Musings

At Victoria Playhouse, Petrolia  Victoria Hall is home to beautiful displays of art in conjunction with the theatre season. When you come to What a Wonderful World, be sure to arrive early and see the watercolours of Jack Keefe. Jack was born in the small northern Ontario town of South Porcupine, and now lives in Sarnia. […]

I’m just back from a wonderful, but brief holiday in New York City.  My son, Thomas, and I flew to NYC on Porter out of Billy Bishop Airport (Toronto Island) and although there was nasty turbulence and cold, windy April weather, it didn’t spoil our trip.  We managed to see four Broadway shows in three

Congratulations to Angela Lansbury, who at age 89, won the Olivier award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her part in Blithe Spirit.  (Oliviers are the British equivelent of the Tonys, given to award winning shows in London’s West End.) I was fortunate enough to see this production when it toured with a

The Huron Country Playhouse is pleased to announce children’s chorus auditions for its upcoming summer productions. Young performers will have the opportunity to audition for Anne of Green Gables and Snow White: The Panto. Auditions will take place on Sunday, April 19th at the Huron Country Playhouse.  Advance registration is required. Aspiring young performers, ages

With “Dream A Little Dream”, the nearly true story of The Mamas and Papas now playing at the Grand Theatre in London, I have been thinking about The Mamas and The Papas’ influence on me. As a little kid in the sixties, I listened to the Big 8, CKLW Radio in Windsor, and while they

Exciting news announced by Victoria Playhouse in Petrolia:  Tony Award winner and Emmy nominee Ben Vereen has joined the company of What A Wonderful World, running June 9 to 28, 2015, on the VPP stage.  Vereen is a celebrated theatre performer with a career spanning over 50 years. He was nominated for a Tony Award

Congratulations to Matt Murray, originally from Sarnia, on the success of his comedy “The Myth of the Ostrich”.  I was hoping to see it on a recent trip to Toronto, but unfortunately it is completely sold out! From all reports, it is a wonderful comedy.  Here’s how it’s billed: “After Pam finds an inappropriate letter

I finally saw Book of Mormon in Toronto, just as the tour stop there was coming to a close.  I was a little concerned:  I didn’t know if I’d like it, based on some reports.  Some folks didn’t like it because it mocks religion; others are uncomfortable with the crude language.  But obviously many people

Media Release from Drayton Entertainment GRAND BEND – Seven productions will take centre stage at Huron Country Playhouse in Grand Bend with an ambitious 2015 Season of “Music, Laughter … and all that jazz!” “This season promises to be remembered for years to come,” says Artistic Director Alex Mustakas. “We have planned a season full of magical moments,

The Shaw Festival announced principal casting and creative team details for its 54th season. “I am very happy with our casting for the 2015 season,” said Artistic Director Jackie Maxwell. “It’s a vital and engaging combination of fresh faces, younger ensemble members stepping up and taking on leading roles, well-loved actors returning to The Shaw