Review: “What the Day Owes to the Night” – a stunning homage to heritage and humanity
“This is not just the story of one man’s heritage, but a shared human story — a language older than words.” ~ Arpita Ghosal
Dance & Musical Theatre
Review: Shaw Festival’s revival of “Anything Goes” is stunning
“This is a joyously escapist and visually stunning revival that crackles with eye-popping choreography, dynamic performances, and elegant design.” ~ Arpita Ghosal
Rose Napoli and Suzy Wilde’s new musical “After the Rain” is here and proves “music is for everyone”
“We really wanted to embrace this idea of democratizing music – of making it something that is for everyone….a piece of four-minute, bite-sized music is kind of a miracle.” ~ Rose Napoli and Suzy Wilde
Srutika Sabu: What if the story isn’t done yet?
“When you share something real and curated, you accept that not everyone will understand. That is the cost of vulnerability. But it is also its power. ” ~ Srutika Sabu
Review: The Canadian premiere of “A Strange Loop” is raw, riveting, and relentlessly honest
“This Toronto production earns its voice in the conversation, offering clarity, courage, and unmistakable resonance.” ~ Arpita Ghosal
Julia McLellan’s “Waitress” at The Grand is strong, sweet, and irresistible
“I was working on Broadway in a show called Kinky Boots when Waitress was in New York, and any time my schedule would allow it, I would sneak in to see the show.” ~ Julia McLellan
“We’re going backwards right now”: Time for Rhodnie Désir’s BOW’T TRAIL Retrospek
“The structure of my piece is done in milestones, which means that it permits me to always make it evolve at the moment where I feel it.” ~ Rhodnie Désir
“An explosion of dancing” is the best medicine: Comedy Dance Chicago
“I think listening and laughing is just the best way to connect with someone.” ~ Justin Kimball
Barbara Kaneratonni Diabo: Carrying stories through dance
“The more styles of dance I can embody, the more vocabulary I have to express what I want to communicate.” ~ Barbara Kaneratonni Diabo
Frédéric Bélanger is breathing musical magic into a wintry romance
“In the cold of our winter… having this warmth and light helps to warm our hearts, put a smile on our faces, and help us survive until spring, It’s a primal feeling based on hope.” ~ Frédéric Bélanger
Katie Kerr and Matthew Stodolak: the creative duo brewing holiday magic with “Chris, Mrs.” album
“Personally, it’s a dream come true…. To hear it sung by someone like Adam Jacobs, whose originating version of Proud of Your Boy is really influential for me, is otherworldly.” ~ Interview with Katie Kerr and Matthew Stodolak