Written by: Trey Parker, Robert Lopez and Matt Stone Directed by Casey Nicholaw and Trey Parker Who would have thought that the creators of the critically acclaimed and inappropriately funny TV show ‘South Park’ would have a Tony award winning hit on Broadway one day? The Book of Mormon is a satire that follows two young […]
Theatre
That’s what I like about Hugh
By Jessica Dionne for Curtains Up (@maccajess) Shakespeare. Just saying his name brings back memories of high school English classes where students would be called upon to read for a character and then be forced to explain what they just read but ended up just sitting there in complete silence not having understood […]
I Must Say: My Life as a Humble Comedy Legend by Martin Short (HarperCollins, $33.50)
By Andreas Kessaris for Curtains Up! “My Childhood was a blast. It was unequivocally happy. The difficult times were difficult, but they yielded important lessons-they gave me information about life few guys my age had, as well as a certain fearlessness.” -Martin Short It’s no secret I am a huge fan of sketch comedy, […]
Venus in Fur hits the mark!
by Sharman Yarnell I remember when I first saw Noises Off in London years ago. “Wow, something that an actor can relate to.” All the mistakes, all the nonsense and fun that goes on behind the scenes! That is the feeling I had when I saw Venus in Fur at the Centaur – all […]
Haunted Montreal with Donovan King
By Abby Elizabeth Schacter · Donovan, I am sure you have been asked this question before but we at Curtains Up are curious. How and why did you get involved in Montreal ghost tours? How do your family and friends feel about ghostly business? Are they believers in the supernatural? I was hired by a […]
The Graduate – from screen to stage
Abby Elizabeth for CurtainsUp.TV Most of us are familiar with Mike Nichols 1967 film ‘the graduate.’ Which is about a young, graduate student (Benjamin Braddock) who is seduced by an older married woman: (Mrs. Robinson) the ultimate and probably the first celebrated ‘cougar.’ However, Braddock soon falls for Mrs. Robinson’s daughter Elaine and drama ensues. […]
Andrea Martin’s Lady Parts (Harper Avenue, $29.99)
By Andreas Kessaris for Curtains Up! “You know what my father asked me after I won my first Tony Award? He said. ‘Now do you think you’ll get a break?’” -Andrea Martin For me 1975 to 1985 was a great era for comedy; a time when a talented group of young actors, writers and comedians […]
A Feast of Summer Activities in Montreal – Staycation!
by Abby Schachter for Curtains Up -When all you can afford is localities. Montreal in summertime is anything but boring. Embrace that ‘staycation’ of yours and take advantage of our festival filled and activity packed city. -St –Amboise Fringe Festival Fringe ( June) Budding artists and musicians take to numerous stages and […]
4000 Miles – a theatre trip well worth taking.
By Sharman Yarnell I think we can all agree that there are a few essentials to a play that make it worthwhile. A solid dose of inspiration is needed – it should be thought provoking, balanced with drama and comedy, well written, well performed and entertaining. You’ll find all of the above in the […]
The Edwards Twins: Divas Las Vegas!
By Richard Burnett for Curtains Up @bugsburnett Bette Midler thinks he’s divine, Cher thinks he’s strong enough and Barbra Streisand invited him to be her paparazzi decoy double on tour. That’s how fabulous a master female impersonator Eddie Edwards is. “I had no idea I could make a living doing this!” Edwards, half of the […]