The stark simplicity of the set and stage props in Thornton Wilder’s Our Town belies the depth and breadth of life on the eastern seaboard in the early 1900’s. The setting is Grover’s Corner, New Hampshire and we are introduced to it by the Stage Manager who takes the audience on a social tour of…
If/Then is a musical that delivers through story, song and dance. It’s engaging and it’s clever. The premise explores possible futures for Elizabeth (Jackie Burns), a young and recent divorcée, as she learns how to make a life in New York City after moldering in Phoenix for ten years. If/Then seamlessly blends two versions of Elizabeth’s life from…
I’m not sure which pleased me more – the edgy, contemporary take on the Cinderella story, or the rapt attention of my six and a half year old seat mate. Mirvish’s Cinderella is lushly costumed, fast paced, fun and filled with humour that has a multi-generational appeal. What’s so different about this version? Cinderella (Kaitlyn…
If you have not yet booked tickets to see “Jesus Christ Superstar” at Hamilton’s Hillfield Strathallan College, then do so now. It’s outstanding ! The run is limited to three performances: Thursday December 3 and Friday December 4 beginning at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday afternoon at 2:00. This production is far from the average high school…
With more than a little anticipation to be in the Vivian Beaumont- Lincoln Center Theater, I looked about from my perch and spoke to the smart looking New Yorker in the next seat. “Wouldn’t this be fun if it was a sing-a-long? (Sometimes the awestruck country girl just emerges. It can’t be helped. ) “Yes! Wouldn’t…
Bonnie Lendrum 