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Theatre Calendar |
| 5/14-5/25 Miss Caledonia, National Arts Centre, Ottawa ON |
| 5/15-6/9 An Illiad, Syracuse Stage |
| 5/24-6/22 Suds, 1000 Islands Playhouse, Gananoque ON |
5/24 (In Rep.) Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp, Pendragon Theatre, Saranac Lake |
| 6/4-6/23 Like Wolves, GCTC, Ottawa ON |
6/7 (In Rep) Dirty Blonde, Pendragon Theatre, Saranac Lake |
| 6/18-6/29 Fiddler on the Roof, St. Michael’s Playhouse, ColchesterVT |
6/21 (In Rep) The Complete World of Sports (Abridged), Pendragon Theatre, Saranac Lake |
6/26-7/6 Heartbreaker: Two Months with Judy Garland, Adirondack Theatre Festival, Glens Falls |
| 6/28-7/14 Route 66, Depot Theatre, Westport NY |
| 6/28-7/27 Boeing Boeing!, 1000 Islands Playhouse, Gananoque ON |
Theater
May 25, 2013 — The union of actors and stage managers, who banded together to improve working conditions in the early 1900s, marks its centennial this year. As Jeff Lunden reports, it's operating in an ever-shifting theatrical landscape.
May 20, 2013 — Launched as an alternative to the stale stylings of the '80s stand-up circuit, Beth Lapides' event bills itself as a venue for "idiosyncratic, conversational comedy." It's helped establish careers for performers from Kathy Griffin to Randy and Jason Sklar.
May 7, 2013 — A revival of the Hammerstein-Kern classic showcases once again the rich tapestry and timeless themes of an American saga that changed the course of musical theater — and confronted audiences with painful truths about our history.
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Deidre Gillard-Rowlings/Darryl Hopkins in Tempting Providence. Theatre Newfoundland Labrador.
Photo by Peter Buckle, PB Productions.
Photo by Peter Buckle, PB Productions.
Theatre Review: "Tempting Providence" at the 1000 Islands Playhouse
Gananoque, ON, Oct 16, 2012 — "Tempting Providence" tells the story of a remarkable nurse, Myra Bennett. She spent her life caring for the population of the bleak Newfoundland coast. By the time she died in 1990 she had received medals of honor from both the Queen and the Canadian government. The production runs through October 27 at the 1000 Islands Playhouse in Gananoque. Go to full article
Theatre Review: "The Secret Mask" at the Great Canadian Theatre Company
Ottawa, ON, Sep 17, 2012 — The Secret Mask has opened the season at the Great Canadian Theatre Company in Ottawa and runs through September 30. The play tells the story of George who gets a call out of the blue to come help his father Ernie who is recovering from a stroke and aphasia. Ernie left the family when George was two and their attempts to reconcile are both heartbreaking and funny. Go to full article
Theatre Review: "Real Women Have Curves" at the Depot Theatre
Westport, NY, Aug 27, 2012 — Real Women Have Curves runs at the Depot Theatre through September 9. The comedy, set in a tiny sewing factory in Los Angeles, explores the lives of five full-figured Mexican American women, opening a window on their dreams, culture and experience as immigrants. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng was at the opening night and has this review. Go to full article
Theatre Review: "The Clockmaker" at 1000 Islands Playhouse
Gananoque, ON, Aug 13, 2012 — The Clockmaker is running in the Firehall at the 1000 Islands Playhouse through September 8. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng was at the opening night and has this... Go to full article
Theatre Review: "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at the St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival in Prescott
Prescott, AZ, Aug 03, 2012 — A Midsummer Night's Dream is running in rep with Othello at the St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival in Prescott through August 18. Resident theatre critic Connie... Go to full article
Theatre Review: "Little Shop of Horrors" at the 1000 Islands Playhouse
Gananoque, ON, Jul 31, 2012 — Little Shop of Horrors is running at the 1000 Islands Playhouse in Gananoque through September 1. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng was at the opening night and has... Go to full article
Theatre Review: "The Love List" at Lake George Dinner Theatre
Bolton Landing, NY, Jul 25, 2012 — The Love List is running at Lake George Dinner Theatre through October 20. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng was at a recent performance and has this review. Go to full article
Theatre Review: "Woody Sez" at the Adirondack Theatre Festival, Charles Wood Theatre, Glens Falls
Glens Falls, NY, Jul 23, 2012 — The Adirondack Theatre Festival production of Woody Sez is running at the Charles Wood Theatre in Glens Falls through July 28. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng was... Go to full article
Theatre Review: "The Hound of the Baskervilles" at the Depot Theatre
Westport, CT, Jul 16, 2012 — The Hound of the Baskervilles is running at the Depot Theatre in Westport through July 29. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng was at the opening night and has our... Go to full article
Theatre Review: "Unnecessary Farce" at St. Michael's Playhouse in Colchester
Colchester, , Jul 09, 2012 — Unnecessary Farce is running at St. Michael's Playhouse in Colchester through July 14. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng was at the opening night and has this... Go to full article
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