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 ]
“Ravishing”, reads the banner in the Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto. I couldn’t agree more. What a stunning show. I knew little to nothing about this show and I wasn’t all that excited about the show when I first heard about it. I know a handful of Bob Dylan songs and I hadn’t heard anything [ Read More ]
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Toronto is in for a treat – and I don’t just mean the pie you can get in the lobby, although that is fabulous and fun. Waitress is a delight. With music and lyrics by the incredible Sara Bareilles, you know it’s going to be good. Had 2016 not been the year Hamilton also hit [ Read More ]
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My thoughts at intermission can be summed up like this: ACK! Amazing! The second act was just as strong. I went in expecting a good time, but was not expecting an absolutely amazing time. I did not want the show to end. Of course it did, though. I would have sat there and watched the [ 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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The Last Ship has sailed into The Princess of Wales theatre in Toronto. The theatre will be home to Sting and his musical ode to his hometown until March 24. Thanks to some media tickets, my partner and I were delightfully close to the legend himself. Sting’s stage presence is remarkable; even without being a [ 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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What a wonderful Wizard of Oz it is! We were invited to attend the opening of Ross Petty’s newest offering and we jumped at the chance. Ross Petty always delivers and this year is no exception. In fact, it’s probably the best panto I’ve seen. A delightfully witty Wizard of Oz has been delivered, indeed. [ 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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