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…
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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…
Hairspray – The Big Fat Musical
Telling a story of race relations in 1960’s Baltimore as played out through the story of a ‘pleasantly plump’ girl’s struggle for acceptance in high school and as a dancer on the American Bandstand-esque, “Corny Collins Show”. Jennie Neumann shines as teen, Tracy Turnblad as we follow her quest for fame, love, acceptance and equality. …
Top 10 Theatre (musical/play) Etiquette Do’s & Don’ts
In our continuing series of Top 10 Do’s & Don’ts we come to Theatre, although similar to going to the movies Theatre does have it’s own etiquette so everyone enjoys the show. 1. DO arrive on time, you may not be allowed to enter the auditorium if you’re late. 2. DON’T need to be overdressed,…
Priscilla Queen of the Desert: The Musical
Currently in previews at The Palace Theater on Broadway, Priscilla Queen Of The Desert: The Musical is based on the 1994 movie of the same name. The a rousing tale of three drag queens discovering themselves as they take a road trip across the Australian outback in the title character…a big pink bus. While camping is…
48Hrs In The Big Apple
Recently, my friend May & I had an opportunity to make a quick getaway to New York City. After our recent daytrip to LA for The Ellen Show, she applied for a variety of other talk shows that we thought might make good excuses for excursions and adventures. This time she got tickets to The…
Legally Blonde: The Musical – On Tour
Legally Blonde: The Musical – Queen Elizabeth Theatre – March 1, 2011 The Broadway Across Canada tour of Legally Blonde: The Musical opened tonight in Vancouver for a limited run of 8 shows. If you like smiling and laughing (and pink) you should make an effort to get out to see it. Tickets are still…