Musicals
Theatre Under the Stars: much to love and room to improve
July 25, 2023By: Petra Chase, Arts & Culture Editor Since 1940, Theatre Under the Stars has put on family-friendly plays in Stanley Park’s Malkin Bowl, an outdoor venue equipped with comfortable seating, a commissary kitchen, bar, and emergency ponchos. This season, which runs until August 25, features two high-spirit comedies all about children and youth uprising. The Prom and Matilda’s stunning sets, synchronized dancing, and boisterous ballads will impress both musical theatre skeptics and Broadway buffs. I had the opportunity to attend and review these highly-anticipated shows. The Prom [caption id="attachment_125910" align="alignnone" width="633"] PHOTO: Courtesy of Emily Cooper[/caption] The Prom follows four…
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Hamilton: new and old perspectives
June 7, 2022By: Yelin Gemma Lee, Arts & Culture Editor and Yasmin Vejs Simsek, Staff Writer This June, Broadway Across Canada is bringing the beloved and multiple award-winning musical Hamilton to Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, the musical shook the…
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Cops: The Musical hits sour note in Ferguson
September 15, 2014Fifteen people have been hospitalized with varying injuries after the debut performance of Cops: The Musical in Ferguson, Missouri resulted in violent rioting. Eyewitnesses from the event say protesters trampled people and mobbed the stage immediately following the second half…
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