Arts, Culture and Entertainment in Montreal
Does real life inspire fiction or is it the other way around? The musical “A Song of Fiction” is a tender and humourous story about the agonies of the creative process and where the inspiration can arise. It is a musical-within-a-musical as the characters play out in simultaneously in two different settings. Set in an […]
Yolande Ramsay for Curtains Up It is always a treat when show business mocks itself. The clichés that get skewered by over-the-top characters; the politics and manipulations are played out like farce; the schadenfreude joy of grand plans collapsing and failure being celebrated. Mel Brooks’ Tony Award-winning musical comedy, “The Producers”, tells just such a […]
Yolande Ramsay for Curtains Up Toronto’s comedy troupe Sex T-Rex brings a hilarious parody of post-apocalyptic movies and TV shows with “Wasteland”. This very entertaining show features mutants, car chases (!), a talking dog, and naturally, 80’s music. “Wasteland” is a mash-up-and-send-up of the “Mad Max” franchise, “The Walking Dead”, and road movies. The […]
Abby Elizabeth S for Curtains Up Shows, panels, film screenings, roasts, charitable events… A preview… The Just For Laughs Festival goes big this year and kicks off its 34th edition with a big ol Sausage party! No, Seriously. JFL is hosting a special screening of Sausage Party. Seth Rogan’s new CG not so kid […]
Yolande Ramsay for Curtain Up Becky Lou is the delightful and funny star of the one-woman burlesque show “Shake”. This entertaining and colourful show mixes burlesque stripping with humourous stories that bring laughs and a sexy appreciation for a woman’s body. Becky Lou is irreverent and self-deprecating with an endearing effect. Her dances are interspersed […]
Yolande Ramsay for Curtains Up Mental illness is a big and important topic. Individuals with mental health issues are encouraged to discuss and open up about their illness. This can be easier said than done- and how do you express what seems to be overwhelming and unfathomable?
Yolande Ramsay for Curtains Up Love and relationships can be beautiful and fulfilling. It can also be fraught with mishaps, confusion, and misplaced expectations. The Segal Centre’s “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change”, is a delightfully fun and light-hearted musical revue that invites the audience to laugh at the awkwardness of dating and relationships. […]
Yolande Ramsay for Curtains Up Being young is hard; very hard. It is full of confusion, insecurity, with moments of intense emotions like apprehension and violence. This is the emotional setting for Beautiful City Theatre’s “Punk Rock”, now playing at the Centaur Theatre. The show features solid performances from a talented cast, recorded music from […]
Centaur Theatre May 5- 7 and May 10– 14, 2016 School violence is an important concern in our society. Sadly, many communities, including Montréal, have been affected. In the media noise of these stories, it is important to remember that real, young lives are affected. Violence does not come from thin air. Beautiful City Theatre’s […]
Yolande Ramsay for Curtains Up The more things change the more they stay the same or so the saying goes. The headlines in the news scream of collusion and corruption in this city and province. And that was back in the 50’s. “Last Night at the Gayety” is the hilarious new musical by Bowser and […]