This isn’t really a post about theatre. But, Come On People, is seven branches not enough? Can’t poetry be filed under “books”, solitaire under “games”, dance under “theatre”, bowling under “sports”? (I jest, I don’t write about bowling. Or solitaire… at least not yet). This is me arbitrarily deciding that Stand-Up Comedy officially goes under […]
Encore Entertainment’s concert production, Songs in the Key of Stephen, was a joyous evening of entertainment. Their stirring production of The Laramie Project had featured a mixed bag of talent, so I was a little worried that they might not attract the kind of voices they needed to pull off an evening of Sondheim and […]
If you are reading this, you likely already know just how much my good friend and partner in crime Rachael HATED Mirror, Mirror. If you read this site often, you’ll probably also already know that Rachael and I hardly ever agree on anything. We generally take turns being the louder voice, sucking it up when […]
Before we announce the winners of the 2011 My Theatre Awards, we’re proud to present the My Theatre Nominee Interview Series. In my first season covering The Shaw Festival there was one actor who really stood out as the most eclectic and compelling performer. The chameleonic Steven Sutcliffe stole my attention with a show-saving […]
Sometimes my beloved Stratford Festival has the greatest marketing strategies ever. I’m not sure if this will actually sell any tickets that wouldn’t have otherwise been sold, but it makes me incredibly giddy, and that’s something at least. Watch Hero and Claudio from the 2012 season’s Much Ado About Nothing spout Shakespeare’s most famous love […]
Before we announce the winners of the 2011 My Theatre Awards, we’re proud to present the My Theatre Nominee Interview Series. A My Theatre favourite on the Stratford Festival stage, Laura Condlln stole her scenes in A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Peter Pan before starring in the 2011 season’s best cast as the scheming Mistress Page in The Merry Wives […]
Before we announce the winners of the 2011 My TV Awards, we’re proud to present the My TV Nominee Interview Series. One of the Best Young Actors working on television today is Ariel Winter, the charming and oh-so-bright star of Modern Family. A scene-stealer amidst TV’s most lauded ensemble cast, 14-year-old Ariel plays Alex, the endlessly […]
Before we announce the winners of the 2011 My Theatre Awards, we’re proud to present the My Theatre Nominee Interview Series. Acting Up Stage/Studio 180’s production of Jason Robert Brown’s heart-wrenching drama Parade was one of the best productions of 2011, earning 5 My Theatre Award Nominations (including Best Production, Best Ensemble, Best Actor- Michael Therriault, […]