Spring Awakening, a story written in 1891 by Frank Wedekind is still as poignant today as it was then; self-discovery, the exploration of sexuality and the consequences of childish dreams in a grown-up run world. “I think that the message behind this show is really relevant. It’s a show about the importance of communicating...
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Additional reporting by: Janelle Watkins A version of this review can also be found in T.O Night Dancap’s production of The Addams Family Musical is morbidly funny, entertaining and the best two hours you’ll ever spend at the Toronto Centre for the Performing Arts. The new musical comedy based on the bizarre and beloved...
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The work of Michael Dweck has attracted attention from some of the most influential members of the fashion and art communities including Giorgio Armani, Andrew Rosen, Larry Gagosian, Ricky Sazaki, Madonna, Lisa Perry, Aerin Lauder and Kelly Klein, as well as Ralph Lauren, who has used Dweckʼs photographs in Polo Ralph Lauren ads...
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Central to the cultural enrichment of the California community for four decades, Napa Valley’s Grand Dame Margrit Mondavi shares her story and her late husband’s benchmark wines. Fumé Blanc 2008 Pinot Noir Carneros 2008 Chardonnay Reserve 2008 Pinot Noir Reserve 2009 Fume Blanc Reserve 2009 Cabernet-Sauvignon Reserve 2007 Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Monday was...
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Well, yet another edition of the International Festival of Authors has come to pass. This year’s edition, the 32nd, was undoubtedly much like the 31 others that preceded it: authors came to read their words, usually with a copy of their most recent work in tow, schlepping themselves shamelessly in the hopes of garnering...
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November 8 – 13 has been coined the funniest week of the year. Why you ask? 35 sketch comedy troupes from across North America are taking over Toronto for the seventh annual Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival. This week-long celebration of the best live, scripted comedy in North America will showcase headliners Scott Thompson and...
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As I got off the fifth floor of Toronto’s Elgin Theatre I was treated to the sounds of Opera Atelier’s star performer, the young soprano Meghan Lindsay as she rehearsed behind the closed door of her dressing room. Instantly warm and welcoming, I sat down with Lindsay to chat about her upcoming role as...
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Opera Atelier’s opening night performance of Mozart’s dark, ironic tragic-comedy Don Giovanni was a roaring success. Full of laughter, wonderful singing, conducting and lively direction, it is a must see before it’s gone. One of the wonderful things about Opera Atelier is their attention to detail and their intentions of keeping productions as accurate...
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It was an arousingly good time at Lower Ossington Theatre for their production of Rocky Horror Show. 36 years later and the musical still excites audiences and has them dancing in their seats. For anyone unfamiliar with the comedy horror cult classic Rocky Horror Show, it tells the tale of newly engaged couple, Brad...
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The Canadian Opera Company’s production of Rigoletto began with the title character downstage, slumped in a dark chair looking broken. Behind him, a spotlight shines on what appears to be a lifeless woman lying on the floor, partially disrobed. As the scene unfolds we see that director Christopher Alden chooses to place his version...
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