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With the Canadian Festival of New Musicals, Musical Stage Company shines a light on works in development

"What people need is work that speaks to what they’re going through and experiencing, and what people are trying to puzzle out," says Hogg. "Why do I feel this way? Who am I? What am I doing with my life? These are the same questions we’ve been asking since the Greeks and the ancient Africans. Those questions are huge — and music can help answer them.”

By Aisling Murphy / May 14, 2024
iPhoto caption: Photo courtesy of Cirque du Soleil.

REVIEW: Cirque du Soleil is back in town, an echo of circuses past

It should say something about the Cirque du Soleil brand that even a show like ECHO — unclear in concept and messy around the edges — is a great time for audience members of all ages.

By Aisling Murphy / May 13, 2024
iPhoto caption: Photo by Dahlia Katz.

Million Dollar Quartet feasts on the rich musical history of London, Ont.

“I’ve always wanted to do Million Dollar Quartet, and I’m so glad I get to do it at the Grand,” says Kelly Holiff, who plays Dyanne in the show and, coincidentally, is the niece of Johnny Cash’s longtime manager.

By Aisling Murphy / Apr 29, 2024
iPhoto caption: Photo by Kate Dalton.

REVIEW: Women of the Fur Trade makes a heartthrob of Louis Riel

There’s a war going on out there somewhere, and Louis Riel isn’t here.

By Aisling Murphy / Apr 18, 2024