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Riverdance opened at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre April 7 to a sell out crowd. It's always a pleasant surprise to find a show that delivers so much more than expected. Such was the case for...
Locally produced play, My Funny Valentine, examines the tragic murder of gay teen. Do you happen to remember the murder of a young 15 year old boy by the name of Lawrence King? It is a story...
"Every time they show us on TV, they always show the crazy guy burning a flag, going, 'Death to America!'" joked Iranian-American comedian Maz Jobrani in a stand-up routine. "Just once, I...
“Without our traditions, our lives would be as shaky as...as a FIDDLER ON THE ROOF,” announces Tevye, a humble milkman from the Russian village of Anatevka. And so begins a tale of love and...
Cavalia is an extraordinary show blending breath-taking balancing acts, aerial acrobatics, and inspiring live music and vocals, with the beauty and grace of horses. Tuesday night's premier...
When I was offered an opportunity to attend the opening of the musical "Legally Blonde, the Musical" I have to admit my expectations weren’t all that high. A musical based on a film that was...
From German wheels and Chinese yo-yos to aerial hoops, eye popping balancing acts and an intensely difficult, multi-layered jump rope sequence, Cirque du Soleil's acroabts perform seemingly...
An empty arena, a couple of staff members cleaning, the sound of things being tightened: this is what noon looks like at Roger’s Arena on the day that Cirque du Soleil’s Quidam is set to have its...
March is jam-packed full of diverse and exciting events including partying with youth + boomers, celebrating the festival of colors, watching engaging theatre, and even TWEETING! We will...
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