A Glorious Tradition Reviewed by Marilu Murphy Entering the theatre and peering down upon the stage, took me back to an era of years gone by of an old fashioned Christmas. A sparkling, white winter wonderland is presented before me. A large white grand piano with 12 glittering candles neatly placed beneath it sit just […]
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Naughty & Nice: Panto More for Adults than Kids Reviewed by Mary Alderson Hansel and Gretel have been pushed into the 21st century by the Capitol Theatre in Port Hope. They look like they are from the 1800s, Hansel dressed in traditional German lederhosen and Gretel in a dirndl dress. But don’t let that fool
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Musical Joy for Families and Disney Lovers of All Ages Reviewed by Sandi Laird Walking into the Grand Theatre on opening night was a visual pleasure with children (and even some adults) decked out in gowns and capes and tiaras and septors. The excitement was contagious as kids of all ages anticipated the magical Kingdom
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Powerful Voices + Strong Dancers = Brilliant Annie Note: Extended to Sunday, December 14, 2025 Reviewed by Mary Alderson “Betcha they’re good, Why shouldn’t they be?” Annie sings this line in the song “Maybe”. An orphan, she is sadly longing for the parents she never knew. But that same line could apply to the production
