“The Danish Guest, The Blue Castle, and My Beef with Beef each bring such distinct worlds to life — from Victorian London to early-1900s Muskoka to a modern kitchen haunted by a ghost cow," wrote artistic director Mary Francis Moore in a press release.
By Krystal Abrigo /Jul 8, 2025
iPhoto caption: Justin Collette in 'Beetlejuice.' 2022 photo by Matthew Murphy.
It's a thoroughly entertaining musical that even improves on the original film, adding a far more cohesive storyline, clearer character motivations, and an updated sense of humour.
By Ilana Lucas /Jun 9, 2025
iPhoto caption: Members of the company in 'Annie.' Photo by David Hou.
While the four productions I reviewed spanned different genres and styles, the presence of household-name director-designer Robert Lepage led me to reflect more broadly on the craft of directing, and how the demands of specific shows shift what’s entailed in that intense, wide-reaching job.
By Liam Donovan /Jun 4, 2025
iPhoto caption: L to R: Maya Baker, Jameela McNeil, Kelsey Verzotti, Sarah Horsman, and Jessica Jones in 'Legally Blonde.' Photo by Trudie Lee.
In 2022, Verzotti became the first Asian-Canadian to play the titular redhead in Anne of Green Gables at the Charlottetown Festival. Now, she’s set to shatter more expectations as she tackles the lead role in Theatre Calgary’s Legally Blonde.