by Andreas Kessaris for Curtians Up! “…this whole book is a story about storytelling – the story of an epic attempt by earnest human beings to tell a story and tell it brilliantly.” -Glen Berger Anyone who knows me well is aware that live theater is not my favorite form of entertainment. And that […]
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Spring Awakening at Calixe- Lavalee Theatre – “they really pulled it off”
Abby Elizabeth for Curtains Up Persephone Theatre definitely took a risk with ‘Spring Awakening’. Not only is the content ‘R’ rated, it’s a musical, too. Singing, dancing, lights, sound, live music…A lot of work for such a tiny theatre company and yet they really pulled it off. Directors Gabrielle Soskin […]
Barefoot Broadway for Lac-Megantic
For Curtains Up by Noelle Hannibal Fundraising has always been an important part of my life. Not long after I moved to Montreal from Los Angeles, Hurricane Katrina hit. Not knowing many people in Montreal, I took to MySpace and set out to produce an all day event, by myself, featuring some of Montreal’s finest […]
Unforgettable Oscars Performances
Today we are shifting our focus from the stages of Broadway and beyond to the stages of the previous 84 Academy Awards telecasts that have transpired to date, in anticipation of Sunday night’s big, big, big show – Hollywood’s hugest night. After all, this year’s Academy Awards is of particular interest and excitement to […]
GOOD CLEAN FARE ON BROADWAY
By Richard Jutras for Curtains Up Nothing is a sure thing today. Or is it ? Montreal`s weather. Will Beyoncé sing live at the Super Bowl? Will an Adonis Market open this summer in the western stretch of Sainte Catherine Street – which was home to Montreal`s former Seville Theater. Or opening a new show […]