Although there is the impending release of CATS the Musical the Movie (in theatres December 20), we’re going to chat about CATS the Musical the Musical here. CATS is enjoying its current run at the Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto until January 5, 2020. Not only are the cats running loose and wild on [ Read More ]
It’s almost fall. I know, I know. Shhh…. sorry. Mirvish has some sensational productions on tap for us – including two of my favourite musical superstars – Chilina Kennedy and Louise Pitre! You cannot go wrong with either of these powerhouses. Starting September 17, the Ed Mirvish Theatre will be home to The Band’s Visit, [ Read More ]
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A post in five parts: My relationship with Dear Evan Hansen; the International Premiere; a short synopsis of the show; my review; TL;DR. I sit here, staring at my blinking cursor, not sure where to start. I have a lot of thoughts about the show, and almost a two-year relationship with it. I guess I’ll [ Read More ]
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As soon as the house lights went up at intermission, the excited chatter began. The same thing happened at the end of the show. The kids couldn’t contain themselves and all started talking about their favourite parts at once. Here is a shot of some very animated post-show discussion. Seven of us (plus the winners of [ Read More ]
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Come From Away is such a special show. Whether you’re seeing it for the first time, the third time (like me), or the tenth time or beyond, you’re guaranteed to have an emotional and connected theatre experience. We all have 9/11 stories. We’re all connected by those stories and that collective event. Come From Away [ Read More ]
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Three years ago my partner and I were sitting at home watching The Tonys. We were both half paying attention to the television, each tweeting and facebooking at the same time. Then Sydney Lucas came out onto the stage. As soon as she started Ring of Keys, we were mesmerized. The song, and her performance, [ Read More ]
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*Note: The Bodyguard has been extended until May 14. You can use the code SAVELOVE50 to save 50% on all performances (not valid on lowest price tickets or premium seats). My partner and I had the pleasure of attending the media night performance of The Bodyguard. Take one look at song list and you know [ Read More ]
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I first got a taste of Come From Away at the Mirvish season preview and I was hooked. The number they performed that day – the opening number – had me craving more. When I got the invitation to opening night, of course I responded with a resounding YES! right away. My partner and I [ Read More ]
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Disney’s newest musical, Aladdin, will take you wonder by wonder, including, of course, a magic carpet ride. Toronto is being delightfully treated to the world premiere, pre-Broadway engagement of this wonderful new musical by Disney. If you’d had the good fortune to see other Disney musicals, such as Beauty and the Beast or The Lion [ Read More ]
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We were invited by Mirvish Productions to see Les Misérables on its opening night on Wednesday, October 9. We already had tickets to see it later in the month, but jumped at the chance to see the show as soon as we could. We made our way to Toronto early, leaving around 3:30 in the [ Read More ]
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