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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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Theatre Review: The Big Random

The world premiere of The Big Random opened Wednesday night at Vermont Stage to an enthusiastic response. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng made the trip to FlynnSpace in Burlington and has this review.  Go to full article

Theatre Review: The Dybbuk at Syracuse Stage

The Hasidic folk-tale The Dybbuk is currently running at Syracuse Stage. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng attended last Sunday's matinee and has this review.  Go to full article

Theatre Review: Vermont Stage's Our Town at FlynnSpace in Burlington

A terrific production of the American classic Our Town has opened at Vermont Stage. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng was at the opening and has this review.  Go to full article

Theatre Review: Present Laughter at the National Arts Centre, Ottawa

Noel Coward's Present Laughter, a co-production of the National Arts Centre and Citadel Theatre of Edmonton, opened February 8 in Ottawa. Resident theatre critic...  Go to full article

Theatre Review: When We Were Singing at the National Arts Centre, Ottawa

When We Were Singing is delighting audiences at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng was at the opening and has this review.  Go to full article

Theatre Review: Vermont Stage's Waiting for Godot at FlynnSpace in Burlington

Waiting for Godot is being given a solid production at Vermont Stage in Burlington. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng was at the opening and has this review.  Go to full article

Theatre Review: Betrayal at Syracuse Stage

Harold Pinter's Betrayal is the current production at Syracuse Stage. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng drove down for a matinee and has this review.  Go to full article

Theatre Review: Vinci at the National Arts Centre, Ottawa

Vinci, a new play about the mother of Leonardo daVinci, opened January 10 at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng was there and has...  Go to full article

Theatre Review: Twelfth Night at the National Arts Centre, Ottawa

Shakespeare's Twelfth Night has opened for a holiday season run at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng was there and has this...  Go to full article

Theatre Review: Oliver at Syracuse Stage

Oliver, now running at Syracuse Stage, is a good choice for a family holiday outing. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng drove down for a Sunday matinee and has this...  Go to full article

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