Review: The Canadian premiere of “A Strange Loop” is raw, riveting, and relentlessly honest
“This Toronto production earns its voice in the conversation, offering clarity, courage, and unmistakable resonance.” ~ Arpita Ghosal
Dance & Musical Theatre
Julia McLellan’s “Waitress” at The Grand is strong, sweet, and irresistible
“I was working on Broadway in a show called Kinky Boots when Waitress was in New York, and any time my schedule would allow it, I would sneak in to see the show.” ~ Julia McLellan
“We’re going backwards right now”: Time for Rhodnie Désir’s BOW’T TRAIL Retrospek
“The structure of my piece is done in milestones, which means that it permits me to always make it evolve at the moment where I feel it.” ~ Rhodnie Désir
“An explosion of dancing” is the best medicine: Comedy Dance Chicago
“I think listening and laughing is just the best way to connect with someone.” ~ Justin Kimball
Barbara Kaneratonni Diabo: Carrying stories through dance
“The more styles of dance I can embody, the more vocabulary I have to express what I want to communicate.” ~ Barbara Kaneratonni Diabo
Frédéric Bélanger is breathing musical magic into a wintry romance
“In the cold of our winter… having this warmth and light helps to warm our hearts, put a smile on our faces, and help us survive until spring, It’s a primal feeling based on hope.” ~ Frédéric Bélanger
Katie Kerr and Matthew Stodolak: the creative duo brewing holiday magic with “Chris, Mrs.” album
“Personally, it’s a dream come true…. To hear it sung by someone like Adam Jacobs, whose originating version of Proud of Your Boy is really influential for me, is otherworldly.” ~ Interview with Katie Kerr and Matthew Stodolak
Dominique LeBlanc: a captivating Maria in Grand Theatre’s new production of “The Sound of Music”
“Speaking for myself, I’ve never fit into any mould, and that’s okay… I’ve never wanted to! When you don’t fit in… it means you can stand out! That’s part of what makes her so charming.” ~ Interview with Dominique LeBlanc
Review: Sweet “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” makes imagination soar
“YPT’s ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ is a visually stunning, wonder-filled sweet holiday treat for young audiences.” ~ Scott Sneddon