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Mike Nadajewski in 'All the Cows Are Dead.' iPhoto caption: Mike Nadajewski in 'All the Cows Are Dead.' Photo by Dahlia Katz.

REVIEW: Two critics compare reactions to TIFT’s new musical All the Cows Are Dead

Liam wrote about observing the production's rehearsal process. Shivani viewed the musical without any insider knowledge. On the way home from seeing the show in Barrie, they discuss.

By Liam Donovan, , Shivani Nathoo / Jan 30, 2026
iPhoto caption: Athena So, Mike Nadajewski, Taylor Garwood, and Ben Page in rehearsal for 'All the Cows Are Dead.' Photo by Dahlia Katz.

What I discovered at rehearsals for TIFT’s world premiere musical All the Cows Are Dead

I’m sure most new musicals have interesting rehearsal processes — but it helped my excitement level that All the Cows Are Dead is a site-specific, existential two-hander from one of Ontario’s most risk-taking companies. There'll also be countless balloons.

By Liam Donovan / Jan 18, 2026
iPhoto caption: Michael Torontow, Gabi Epstein, Mike Nadajewski, Thom Allison, and Holly Chaplin in Candide. Photo by Luca Ragogna

Review: Candide (Barrie)

Candide gets off to a rousing start when Lily Ling on piano and Jamie Drake on percussion play the stirring overture. It’s glorious.

By Lynn Slotkin / Nov 27, 2017