Openings & Closings – Week of June 26
OPENINGS
These are the shows that are opening the week of June 26, 2017.
TUESDAY, JUNE 27
BEAUTIFUL – THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL, Mirvish
The inspiring true story of Carole King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history.
At the Ed Mirvish Theatre, closes September 3
THE VIRGIN TRIAL, Stratford Festival
In this edge-of-your-seat thriller, the young princess Elizabeth navigates a labyrinth of political and sexual intrigue in the Tudor court that threatens her freedom—and even her life. Don’t miss this eagerly awaited companion piece to the runaway hit The Last Wife.
At the Stratford Festival, closes September 23
THURSDAY, JUNE 29
CONFEDERATION – PART II: SCANDAL & REBELLION, VideoCabaret
The era of Confederation in four tragicomic one-act plays, presented in two parts. Scandal – Business barons compete to own the hottest technology—the railway lines—and Macdonald is caught trading contracts for donations. Member of Parliament Riel is prevented by fanatics from taking his seat; MP Laurier falls for his best friend’s wife. Rebellion – Riel joins with Gabriel Dumont and Big Bear whose fight for land claims is met with military action and mass starvation. With Laurier protesting, Macdonald allows the execution of Riel, and the Last Spike is hammered.
At the Young Centre for the Performing Arts, closes August 19
CLOSINGS
These are the shows that are closing the week of June 26, 2017.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28
LESSONS IN TEMPERAMENT, Outside the March
James Smith tunes pianos in various public and private spaces throughout Toronto while exploring the concept of equal temperament as well as his three older brothers’ mental illnesses: obsessive compulsive disorder, autism, and schizophrenia. Smith attempts to grant balance to the instrument that has both kept him grounded and kept him company throughout his life.
At various secret locations around the city
THURSDAY, JUNE 29
MORRO & JASP IN STUPEFACTION, Kabin/U.N.I.T Productions
United in their awe, Morro and Jasp attempt to craft the rules of a new faith, but come up against each other’s ideas of what or who they are worshipping. This turns clown against clown and forces the sisters to ask—can anyone ever truly tell someone else what is worth believing in?
At Streetcar Crowsnest
iPhoto caption: Vancouver’s Third Beach. Photos courtesy of Sarah Afful
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