Mamma Mia – Queen Elizabeth Theatre – August 16, 2011 For one week only Mamma Mia returns to Vancouver. Opening night brought a full house to see the musical comedy inspired by the music of Abba. Mamma Mia is set in a small Greek Island and tell the tale of Sophie, well performed by Chloe…
Category: Theatre
9 to 5:The Musical – What a way to make a living!
Recently wrapping up the national tour, 9 to 5:The Musical is the adaptation of the 1980 workplace comedy of the same name. With music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by original co-screenwriter Patricia Resnick. The movie was Dolly’s first and screen roles, this musical continues her tie to the iconic role of Doralee Rhodes. Via video, Dolly…
Billy Elliot The Musical
Based on the 2000 movie of the same name, Billy Elliot the Musical tells the tale of a young boy who trades boxing gloves for ballet shoes and the personal trials and tribulations surrounding his decision. Set against the Miner’s strikes of Northern England in the mid 80’s, the impact the strife has on motherless…
The Distillery Historic District Toronto
Amongst the renovated century old Victorian buildings of Toronto’s former Gooderham and Worts Distillery lay a National Historic Site with the charm and energy of relaxed European cafe culture and the hipness and vibe of New York’s SOHO or Chelsea neighbourhoods. In the late 1800’s Gooderham and Worts was the largest distillery in the world,…
What’s On Weekend: June 16 – 18
Thursday June 16 – head outdoors to Deer Lake Park to catch Kid Cudi kick off the Burnaby Summer Concert Series – a new weekly party, Deperate Houseboys, begins at Numbers Cabaret Friday June 17 The Mountain Goats – over at the Biltmore Cabaret indie rockers The Mountain Goats take the stage – VICE Fridays continues at Canvas…
Mom’s The Word: Remixed
CALLING ALL PARENTS! This show is for you…especially mothers. As the title suggests this is a show about and for Mom’s, although I’m sure Dad’s will definitely relate to the humour. Mom’s the Word: Remixed tells anecdotes and skits related to the trials, tribulations and tests that mother’s have endured through the ages. The diverse…
What’s On Weekend – June 9 – 12, 2011
Better weather brings more choices of activities as the outdoors open up. Thursday Jun 9: – The Georgia Straight presents comedian Joe Rogan at the Vogue Theatre – continuing at Arts Club Review Stage : “ Mom’s The Word:Remixed” at Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage “Hairspray” and at the Granville Island Stage : “A Closer Walk…