With sold out audiences in Chicago and New York screaming for more, and a hit run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with a 4-star review, 50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL – THE ORIGINAL PARODY is premiering in Toronto this April! 50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL opens with a ladies book club deciding to read “Fifty … [Read more...]
Theatre Review: The Two Worlds of Charlie F.
What inspires people to serve their countries? From family traditions to a desire to see the world to the urge to do our part - there are so many reasons. No doubt that each country is grateful for the countless men and women who have dedicated themselves to serving and protect others. They are … [Read more...]
Kafka’s Metamorphosis Transformed on Stage
You may have read the book in university or have seen various adaptations of the story either on screen or on stage. Metamorphosis is an interesting story that was written by Franz Kafka in 1915 about an ordinary family who has their lives completely change when their son turns into a insect. Sound … [Read more...]
Suddenly Mommy!
There's a funny stage play that's happening this week in Toronto that many of us moms can probably relate to. Suddenly Mommy is a one woman show staring Anne Marie Scheffler (Comedy Network, Second City, Spank! Just for Laughs). Written with support from Emmy Award winning SNL veteran Rosie … [Read more...]
Theatre Review: God of Carnage
The stage is set in a living room space that resembles many I'm familiar with... the perfect flowers set in vases on side tables, the art and history coffee table books neatly stacked, the delicious clafouti that is offered...home made of course. The perfection that is a home with everything in it's … [Read more...]
Theatre: Dreaming In Autism
I went to see a play called Dreaming in Autism, which was written by my friend Christine Rodriguez - it depicts what life is like living with a child with autism, and how it affects the family - something she knows of first-hand. The production showed at a private high school near my house, so once … [Read more...]
Step Back in Time With LUCY!
I can recall the nights when my mom and grandma would sit in front of the television and tuned into I LOVE LUCY. It was always a favourite of ours to watch. Even though my grandma didn't speak English she could figure out the story line by just watching their facial expressions and gestures. I … [Read more...]
LES MISÉRABLES is a MUST SEE!
When I had mentioned to friends and family that I had plans on seeing LES MISÉRABLES, everyone said it was their all-time favourite musical. Hands down. After seeing three different productions and the film adaptation with Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathaway this latest production had a lot to live up … [Read more...]
Celebrating 50 Years with Mirvish! What’s next?
It's amazing to have exposure to great theatre and arts on a daily basis. In cities like New York, London, and Toronto, you can take your pick from elaborate stage productions to fringe theatre and never be disappointed. This week, the Mirvish family celebrated 50 years of world-class theatre in … [Read more...]
Acting Out
Last Thursday night was one of those nights that reinforces my attitude that anything is possible. That the sky is the limit for Cuyler and his opportunities in life are endless as long as they are offered to him. Last Thursday night our family gathered at the local performing arts theatre to … [Read more...]