Musical News

Op-Ed: Touring 'Book of Mormon' blends bad taste with genuine heart

Edgy, un-PC humour isn't in vogue this year. Neither is irony, it seems. One wonders if that could become a problem for 'The Book of Mormon' (the Broadway musical, not the religious book) as touring productions reach audiences outside New York.

In the Media by Jeff Cottrill

Review: ‘Les Misérables’ is first-rate but a little too intimate Special

‘Les Misérables’ is an epic musical adapted for the big screen with a stellar cast portraying the wretched characters as they try to survive during the years leading up to and during the French Revolution.

Digital Journal Report by Sarah Gopaul - 3 comments

Preview: 'Landfill Harmonic', music from a Paraguay slum

A preview for an upcoming documentary, "Landfill Harmonic", about Cateura, a slum in Paraguay situated on a landfill, where residents create music from the trash and have started "The Recycled Orchestra."

In the Media by Anne Sewell

Spice Girls musical 'Viva Forever!' opens in London

London - The Spice Girls reunited Tuesday for the premiere of a West End musical based on their rise to fame. All five members of the popular 90s girl group attended the launch of show, "Viva Forever!''

In the Media by Layne Weiss

Star-studded world premiere of 'Les Misérables' in London Special

London - The stars aligned on the red carpet at the world premiere of Les Misérables, including Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway, Russell Crowe, and Helena Bonham Carter.

Digital Journal Report by Kay Mathews

Review: La Cage is a fun if tame folly Special

Toronto - George Hamilton opened the musical version of La Cage Aux Folles in Toronto this past week. He looks great in a suit, but doesn't quite fit the part.

Digital Journal Report by Cate Kustanczy

Review: Sister Act offers divine fun Special

Toronto - Sister Act, the musical based on the 1992 movie, opened in Toronto as part of a national tour following its Broadway run. It's a fun-filled spectacle that cleverly riffs on classic dance tunes while keeping the mood light-hearted.

Digital Journal Report by Cate Kustanczy

Review: Backbeat offers a bombastic Beatles history lesson Special

Toronto - Long before The Beatles were famous, they cut their creative teeth in the gritty clubs of Hamburg, Germany. A new musical based on the 1994 movie explores this time, and the complex relationship between John Lennon and Stuart Sutcliffe.

Digital Journal Report by Cate Kustanczy - 1 comment

Ontario's Stratford a scenic city for memorable musical theatre Special

Stratford - Home to the legendary Stratford Shakespeare Festival, the quaint city of Stratford, Ontario shines with idyllic riverside walks, intriguing culinary creations and outdoor music shows.

Digital Journal Report by David Silverberg - 2 comments

Million Dollar Quartet rocks on Special

Toronto - Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash and Carl Perkins made history when they gathered at Sun Studios on December 4, 1956. The musical based on that evening offers a powerful reminder of the magic that emanated from a small Memphis studio.

Digital Journal Report by Cate Kustanczy

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