Volume 5 Issue 9 - June 2000

Music Theatre Spotlight

Music Theatre Spotlight this little-known show by Oscar Telgman is a patriotic visit to tum-of-the-century Kingston. Turning north, we find the Silver Fox Productions presentation of the dance musical Swingstep continuing in residence at the Elgin on Yonge Street to July 1, while Romancin' the One I Love, with Camilla Scott and Brad Aspel, inhabits the Winter Garden directly upstairs from June 9 on. The famous Phantom no longer stalks the sumptuous Pantages, · but from June 6 to 18 Rent, the grunge-flavoured take on La Boheme, returns to Toronto with its ragtag collection of downand-out urban survivors. Other music theatre productions of note include The Crimson Veil (June 4 to 9 at Factory Theatre), yet another new musical by the prolific Allen Cole, this one based on Italian folktales; and an intrigu- . ing production of Beckett's Krapp's La~t Tape and continued from page 26 Strindberg's The Stranger by Tryptych Productions that promises to alternate the original versions with their operatic adaptations on different days (June 10 and 11 at the Music Gallery), ·Finally, for the many among us who enjoy community theatre, the 10th season of Opera Buffa includes a crowded week of productions: The Marriage of Figaro (June 21 & 22), The Pirates of Penzance (June 23 to 25) and 'The Reluctant Dragon/I Need A Vacation (June 24) at the Fairview Library Theatre; Act II Studio premieres a look at historical songs and humour in Our Canadian Century (Robert Gill Theatre, June 1 to 11), and staff of the Toronto Catholic District School portray the Zangler Follies showgirls and the Deadrock cowpokes in the lovable Crazy For You (June 9, 10, 15, 16 and 17 at Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts). feature. To April 1, 2001. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. West. 872-1212. to 5. **Oper;i Buffa. Gilbert & Sullivan: The Pirates of Pen1ance. June 23& 24: 7:30; June 25: 2:00. Fairview Library Theatre, 35 Fairview Mall Drive. 905·841-0414. . **Opera Buffa. Mo1art: The Marriage of Figaro. June 21 & 22: 7:30. Fairview Library Theatre, 35 Fairview Mall Drive. 905-841- 0414. . **Opera Buffa. Rutter: Th~' Reluctant Dragon// Need a Vacation. June 24: 4:00. Fairview Library Theatre, 35 Fairview Mall Drive. 905-841-0414. . ' **Pantages Theatre. Rent. June 6 to 18: Tuesday to Saturday: 8:00; Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday: 2:00. 244 Victoria. 872- 2222. to . ••Queen of Puddings Music Theatre Company. Sirens/Sirl!nes. Bilingual, a cappella, choreographed sonic sculpture. Newly commissioned vocal works by Schmidt, Rolfe, Puhm, Pelletier, Sokolovic & Oesterle. Barbara Hannigan, Laura W~alen, Jane Archibald & Tamara Hummel, sopranos & other performers; Dairine Ni Mheadhra & John Hess, music dir. June 15, 16 & 17: 8:00; June 18: 3:00. du Maurier Theatre Centre, 231 · Queens Quay West. 973-4000. . **Shaw Festival. She loves Me. Book by Joe Masteroff; music by Jerry Bock; lyrics by Sheldon Harnick; directed by Roger Hodgman; Glynis Ranney & Ben Carlson, performers. To Music THEATRE LISTINGS cominued from page 26 CLASSICAL CD RECORplNG PROJECTS Our All-Inclusive packages include: •All recording, production _and mixing by our Juno or Emmy award winning producers •All recording done in a world class 24 track digital studio OR live location multi-track recording (8, 16 or 24 tracks) •All artwork/graphics and design by top graphic designers •All final film and colour printing of covers and traycards • Manufacturing of all CD or cassette product • Barcode and catalogue number for your recording •All tape costs (2" analog tape optional), CDR Master and CD Glass Master • Distribution of your finished product to key local or regional retail music stores If you have already produced a CD, take advantage of our CONSULTING SERVICE, which will explain to you the music industry, retail distribution, promotion of your CD and publishing. YOUR PRODUCT IS OUR PRODUCT October 29. Royal George Theatre, Picton St., Niagara-on-the-Lake. 1-800-511-7429. to . **Silver Fox Productions Ltd. Swingstep. Directed by Anne Allan; music composed & orchestrated by Charles T. Cozens; starring Douglas Chamberlain, June Crowley, Paul McQuillan & others. To July 1. Elgin Theatre, · 189 Yonge St. 872-5555. **Stratford Festival. Fiddler on the Roof. Book by Joseph Stein; music by Jerry Bock; lyrics by Sheldon Harnick; Barbara Barsky, Brent Carver & other performers. To November 4'. Festival Theatre, Stratford. 1- 800-567-1600. .50 to .50. •*Theatre Sheridan. Style 2000 · "Movin' To· The Groove~ Annual revue of dance & song. June 7,8,9 & 10: 8:00. Sheridan Hall, 1430 Trafalgar Rd, Oakville. 905-8154049. . **Toronto District Catholic School Board Staff Arts. Cra1y For You. Music by George Gershwin: lyrics by Ira Gershwin. Fabian Roberts, Jackie Spriggs, Kevin Malcolm, Gabriella Palumbo, Frank Caspar & others. June · 9, 10, 15, 16 & 17: 7:30. Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts, 36 Greenfield Ave. 222- 8282 ext.2787. (June 16 only .50). **Toronto Operetta Theatre. Telgmann: Leo, The Royal Cadet. Eric Shaw, Alexandra Lennox, Bruce Kelly & other performers; John Greer, conductor. June 26, 27, 30 & July 1: 8:00; June ?8: 2:00. Jane Mallett The~tre, 27 Front St. E. 366-7723. to . **Tryptych Productions/Opera Anony- Peros Music's long background in every facet of the music business will be an excellent resource for the promotion of your recording. If cpV11nyou are considering a Recording Project call: PEROS MUSIC INC. (905) 814-8555 PHONE 1-800-529-1696 TOLL FREE ANYWHERE IN CANADA AND THE U.S.

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