Mary’s Musings

Exciting news from the Stratford Festival — announcing their 2015 Season August 25, 2014… Artistic Director Antoni Cimolino announces a season of Discovery for 2015 with 13 plays exploring eureka moments, whether they be scientific discoveries, creative accomplishments, the dawning of a deeper understanding of human nature or the epiphanies of self-knowledge. These themes, as they are […]

We went to see the Jersey Boys movie at the Kineto Theatre in Forest on Friday night — That gives me two good things to talk about here: First, Jersey Boys is a great movie.  The script is basically the same as the stage show, but of course, the movie allows for so much more

I saw five shows during opening week at Stratford, and I am impressed by how they all fit in to Stratford’s theme of madness.   King Lear is a study of dementia, where he slips in and out of reality.  It’s disturbing and depressing.   Man of La Mancha is also an examination of dementia, but he is happily

We had a new experience last Friday night.  We actually attended a premiere of a movie in Toronto.  No, sorry, there was no red carpet, but we were welcomed at the cinema by writer/composer/actor Eli Batalion.  Soon several of the stars arrived, and after purchasing the requisite popcorn, everyone headed into the theatre to see

In the past three years, I’ve seen Mary Poppins four times – Detroit, Toronto, Cambridge and Grand Bend.  And now, a trip to Halifax to see it again.  Why go see this show again, especially when I was already very familiar with the movie?  First, I’ll give you the long answer – It’s live theatre

We zoomed off to Chicago for the weekend (just a 6 hour drive from Strathroy) to see two shows. When I made the arrangements, I didn’t see any connection between the two. Gypsy is a long-time favourite musical of mine. It has a compelling story with wonderful songs. The lyrics, early Stephen Sondheim work, are

Hi Folks If we haven’t met yet, I’m Pippin, the newest member of the Alderson family. I moved in with them about six weeks ago when I adopted them. (They say they “rescued” me, I say I look after them.) We don’t know much about my previous family history. The vet tech who first met

Doggy Blog Big Announcement: We have a new member in our family! Let me introduce Pippin! I was going to write about his history, but unfortunately, we don’t know much about it. But I do know this – he’s a “rescue” dog and we just adopted him, picking him up from his foster mom tonight.

Here’s to a great 2014, filled with wonderful theatre. Here’s a review of my 2013 tweets! https://www.vizify.com/mary-alderson/twitter-video

Colm Feore returns to play King Lear Colm Feore will be returning to the Stratford Festival for the first time in five years, to play the title role in King Lear. Directed by Artistic Director Antoni Cimolino, it is the production that will open the 2014 season. Mr. Feore will also play Archer in Mr.