Stratford Festival

Theatre Review: ‘The Crucible’ at The Stratford Festival

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Many of us can recall reading Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible” in high school, spending a few weeks reading lines out loud and talking about its themes for the purpose of education. While reading as a young person was a memorable experience, there is something terrifying about being swept into a live version of this pertinent … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘The Crucible’ at The Stratford Festival

Theatre Review: ‘Mother’s Daughter’ at The Stratford Festival

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“Mother’s Daughter”, currently playing at the Stratford Festival, is the third installment of playwright Kate Hennig’s Queenmaker series, in which she offers a closer and more substantive examination of various Tudor-era women connected to Henry VIII. In preparation of seeing “Mother’s Daughter”, which focuses on Mary I (England’s first queen regent, often referred to as … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Mother’s Daughter’ at The Stratford Festival

Theatre Review: ‘Billy Elliot: The Musical’ at The Stratford Festival

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I only knew three things about “Billy Elliot: The Musical” when I sat in my cushy Festival Theatre seat one Saturday afternoon. One, that a very talented young actor was about to do a lot of impressive ballet; two, that Elton John wrote the music and; three, that it featured a super catchy song called … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Billy Elliot: The Musical’ at The Stratford Festival

Theatre Review: ‘The Music Man’ at The Stratford Festival

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Meredith Wilson’s “The Music Man” is just one of those classic musicals. There’s comedy, romance, dance breaks, a traditional soprano leading lady and a score full of catchy songs performed by a large orchestra. Thanks to electrifying choreography and phenomenal performances, the Stratford Festival breathes new life into “The Music Man” with its unforgettable production. … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘The Music Man’ at The Stratford Festival

Theatre Review: Richard O’Brien’s “The Rocky Horror Show” at The Stratford Festival

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I have seen a few amateur productions of “The Rocky Horror Show” that were. . .painful. I remember after the last production I saw of it, I wished that the day would come when I could see a full out professional production of the show. I knew that the script wasn’t that great, but I … Continue reading Theatre Review: Richard O’Brien’s “The Rocky Horror Show” at The Stratford Festival

Theatre Reviews: ‘Long Day’s Journey Into Night’ and ‘The Comedy of Errors’ at The Stratford Festival

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I had the pleasure of traveling into the heart of Ontario, Canada on Saturday to attend the Stratford Festival for a day. Stratford, named after Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare, hosts the Stratford Festival from April to November each year, which is one of the most celebrated and top-caliber theatre festivals in North America. … Continue reading Theatre Reviews: ‘Long Day’s Journey Into Night’ and ‘The Comedy of Errors’ at The Stratford Festival