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…
Tag: Theatre
Adele – Makes us feel her love!
Adele – Orpheum Theatre – August 9, 2011 The wait was over! Adele admitted to being nervous for this, her first show after a two month hiatus to recover from sever laryngitis. The hugely warm reception from the sold out Vancouver audience went a long way to ease her nerves as she began to enjoy…
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…
What’s on Weekend – Aug 4-6, 2011
After a crazy busy week in Vancouver it seems the activities are a little calmer this weekend Thursday Aug 4 – The Helm has DJ Jeffery Michael & DJ Quest putting on another edition of “We Like Boys” – Oasis Ultra Lounge has “Junk” on display…I’ll leave it to you to figure out what that…
BC Cultural Crawl – August 1-31
This summer why not vacation close to home and celebrate the arts & culture scene in your own back yard. British Columbia communities are full of great local arts & culture, events, performance, displays and celebrations are happening every day across the province. “The BC Cultural Crawl is a celebration of the arts and culture…
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…
What’s on Weekend – June 2-4, 2011
There’s really only one event that people will be paying any attention to this week…but if you’re not a fan of the Canucks (shock! horror!) here is a few things happening outside the rink. Thursday June 2 – if you have kids of any age, head over to Granville Island and check out some of…