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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 |
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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.
Apr 29, 2013 — A play that tackles Islamophobia and questions of Muslim-American identity recently won the Pulitzer Prize for drama. The play is Disgraced, by first-time playwright Ayad Akhtar. He talks with guest host Celeste Headlee about his play and the significance of the award.
Apr 27, 2013 — The nominations for the 67th Tony Awards are due April 30, and Barbara Chai of The Wall Street Journal has seen pretty much every show on Broadway this season. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Chai about what she loved, what she hated and what's likely to make the Tony cut.
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"Blood on the Moon" at the Great Canadian Theatre Company
Ottawa, ON, Jan 23, 2012 — Blood on the Moon is running at GCTC in Ottawa through February 5. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng has this commentary. Go to full article
Review: "2 Pianos, 4 Hands" in Ottawa
Ottawa, ON, Jan 19, 2012 — The Canadian play, 2 Pianos, 4 Hands, has played on five continents and in more than 150 cities since it first opened 15 years ago. Its success worldwide is due to its universal themes of dreams and discipline.
The set consists of two grand pianos, and the cast is just two actors. It's a simple show, ostensibly about piano lessons, that's moving, profound and lots of fun. It was written and first performed by Ted Dykstra and Richard Greenblatt, both brilliant actors and pianists. They're back on stage at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa this month for the farewell tour.
2 Pianos, 4 Hands continues through Saturday, January 28th at the National Arts Centre's English Theatre. NCPR's resident theater critic Connie Meng and Todd Moe share a review of the show. Go to full article
The set consists of two grand pianos, and the cast is just two actors. It's a simple show, ostensibly about piano lessons, that's moving, profound and lots of fun. It was written and first performed by Ted Dykstra and Richard Greenblatt, both brilliant actors and pianists. They're back on stage at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa this month for the farewell tour.
2 Pianos, 4 Hands continues through Saturday, January 28th at the National Arts Centre's English Theatre. NCPR's resident theater critic Connie Meng and Todd Moe share a review of the show. Go to full article
Theatre Review: "Oliver!" at the National Arts Centre
Ottawa, ON, Dec 12, 2011 — Oliver! is running at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa through December 31. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng was at the opening night and has this review. Go to full article
Theatre Review: "And Slowly Beauty . . ." at the National Arts Centre
Ottawa, ON, Nov 14, 2011 — And Slowly Beauty . . . is running in the Studio at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa through November 19. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng was at the opening... Go to full article
Theatre Review: "Whispering Pines" at Great Canadian Theatre Company
Ottawa, ON, Nov 03, 2011 — Whispering Pines is running at the Great Canadian Theatre Company in Ottawa through November 13. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng attended a recent performance and... Go to full article
Theatre Review: "Salt-Water Moon" at the National Arts Centre
Ottawa, ON, Oct 25, 2011 — Salt-Water Moon is playing at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa through November 5. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng was at the opening night and has this review. Go to full article
Theatre review: "Ned Durango" at the 1000 Islands Playhouse
Gananoque, ON, Oct 14, 2011 — Ned Durango is running at the 1000 Islands Playhouse in Gananoque through October 29. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng was at a recent performance and has this... Go to full article
Theatre Review: "Amelia: The Girl Who Wants to Fly" at GCTC
Ottawa, ON, Sep 19, 2011 — "Amelia: The Girl Who Wants to Fly" has opened the season at the Great Canadian Theatre Company in Ottawa, running through October 2. Resident theater critic Connie Meng was... Go to full article
Theatre Review: "The Cabbage Patch" at the Depot Theatre
Westport, CT, Sep 13, 2011 — The Cabbage Patch is running at the Depot Theatre in Westport through September 18. Resident theater critic Connie Meng was at the opening night and has this review. Go to full article
Theatre Review: "Skin Deep" at Lake George Dinner Theatre
Lake George, NY, Aug 26, 2011 — Skin Deep runs at Lake George Dinner Theatre through October 29. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng was at a recent performance and has this review. Go to full article
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