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MOVES TO SEPTEMBER |
| The latest group of inductees to Canada's
Walk of Fame were announced, and include Canadian-bred, internationally recognized names
representing the best of Canadian talent from the arts, music, film, fashion, sports and
innovation. Once again, the new list of Canadian luminaries will be celebrated during
CTV's broadcast of Canada's Walk of Fame, to be taped live on Saturday, September 6 at
Toronto's Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts. Celebrating its 10th anniversary in
2008, Canada's Walk of Fame will expand its list of stars with the induction of these
Canadian icons: Bryan Adams, recording artist*; Frances Bay, actor; James Cameron,
director and producer; Michael J. Fox, actor and activist; k.d. lang, recording artist;
The Kids in the Hall, comedy troupe; Steve Nash, NBA star; and Daria Werbowy, supermodel. With this year's gala being held during the Toronto International
Film Festival, CTV viewers can expect more stars than ever. In addition to the seven
inductees above, the late Norma and Douglas Shearer will receive the inaugural Canadian
Legends Award sponsored by Cineplex Entertainment and Universal Studios Canada. This new
award is given posthumously to Canadian pioneers in film, music, sport, arts, and
innovation. As part of their continuing recognition of Canadian film, Cineplex
Entertainment and Universal Studios Canada are proud to sponsor this new award as well as
Canada's Walk of Fame.
This year's inductees will join 107 other distinguished
Canadians who have been honoured with having their names cemented into the sidewalks of
Toronto's entertainment district. The 2008 festivities will include an entire weekend of
special events culminating with a red carpet ceremony, star unveilings and a gala tribute
presentation at Toronto's Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, which all inductees
are confirmed to attend. To qualify for induction to Canada's Walk of Fame, candidates
must have been born in Canada or spent their formative or creative years here. They must
also have been successful for a minimum of 10 years and have a body of work recognized for
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MUST CLOSE AFTER 300-PLUS PERFORMANCES |
| If you haven't yet seen this bloody musical
then make a not that the drop dead date for doing so is September 6th – that's the
Friday after the long Labour Day weekend. This is your LAST chance to see Toronto's
Favourite Show that one the Audiene Choice award at the Dora's last year. Don't let the
title scare you. It's the funniest show in Toronto and received unanimous 4 star reviews
from the Star, Sun, Globe, Now & Eye. Due to
the theatre being leased out for other events, Evil Dead: the Musical Must Close. The
final weeks are guaranteed to sell out, so be sure to buy your tickets now in order to get
great seats for Toronto's longest running Canadian musical of the past 15 years. Tickets
are on sale at the Diesel Playhouse Box Office at 56 Blue Jays Way or by calling
416-971-5656 Toll Free 1-877-971-5656 |
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DANCAP NOW AND THEN |
| The new kid in town came at us with some
very hefty stage productions such as 3 Mo' Divas, The Putnam County Spelling Bee and My
Fair Lady. After packing the first punch, Dancap is
poised to bring on two more new productions hot off Broadway. Tony award winners Avenue Q
and Jersey Boys will make their debut this summer with overlapping performances. Avenue Q
will run from July 29 to August 31 at the Elgin Theatre, while Jersey Boys takes to the
stage on August 21 at the Toronto Centre for the Arts in North York.
Recently, three new musicals were announced and will be
staged in 2009. These include Happy Days: A New Musical (February 2009), Anne of Green
Gables: The Musical (May 2009) and Dr.Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas!: The Musical
(November-December 2009).
In case you didn't know, Dancap Catering offers a
prix-fixed meal before the show at The Toronto Centre for the Arts. You can experience
some fabulous cuisine and the magic of live musical theatre all under one roof. |
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THE BEST IN TORONTO THEATRE THE WINNERS OF THE 2008 DORA MAVA
MOORE AWARDS |
| It was along night, but at the end of it all, awards were handed
out for the best in Toronto theatre. The night started out with a rousing VIP reception at
the Rosewater Supper Club where nominees loosened up for the evening ahead. After 3 plus
hours of comedy bits, superb performances and award banter from presenters, the results
were in – and here they are:
GENERAL
THEATRE DIVISION
- Outstanding New Play
Judith Thompson - The Palace of the End
- Outstanding New Musical
devised by Jim LeFrancois and David Oiye - Arthouse Cabaret
- Outstanding Production of a Play
The December Man - The Canadian Stage Company in co-production with The Citadel
Theatre
- Outstanding Production of a Musical
Fire - The Canadian Stage Company in co-production with The Citadel Theatre
- Outstanding Direction of a Play
Alisa Palmer - Top Girls
- Outstanding Direction of a Musical
James MacDonald - Fire
- Outstanding Performance by a Male in a Principal
Role - Play
Joseph Ziegler - The Time of Your Life
- Outstanding Performance by a Female in a Principal
Role - Play
Lally Cadeau - Rose
- Outstanding Performance by a Male in a Principal
Role - Musical
Ted Dykstra - Fire
- Outstanding Performance by a Female in a Principal
Role - Musical
Nicole Underhay - Fire
- Outstanding Performance in a Featured Role in a
Play or Musical
Stuart Hughes - The Time of Your Life
- Outstanding Set Design
Camellia Koo - East of Berlin
- Outstanding Costume Design
Tamara Marie Kucheran Intimate Apparel
- Outstanding Lighting Design
Andrea Lundy - The Eco Show
- Outstanding Sound Design/Composition
Mike Ross - Under Milk Wood
- Outstanding Musical Direction
Ted Dykstra - Fire
- Outstanding Choreography in a Play or Musical
Lizt Alfonso - VIDA!
- Outstanding Touring Production
The Drowsy Chaperone - Dancap Productions Inc.
INDEPENDENT THEATRE
DIVISION
- Outstanding New Play or New Musical
Anusree Roy - Pyaasa
- Outstanding Production
Waiting for Godot - Modern Times Stage Company
- Outstanding Direction
Soheil Parsa - Waiting for Godot
- Outstanding Performance by a Male
Nicco Lorenzo Garcia - People Power
- Outstanding Performance by a Female
Anusree Roy - Pyaasa
- Outstanding Set Design
Trevor Schwellnus - Madre
- Outstanding Costume Design
Astrid Janson and Sarah Armstrong-Laurier
- Outstanding Lighting Design
Michelle Ramsay - April 14, 1912
- Outstanding Sound Design/Composition
Thomas Ryder Payne - Madre
DANCE DIVISION
- Outstanding New Choreography
Peggy Baker - Portal
- Outstanding Production
Chapel/Chapter - Harbourfront Centre
- Outstanding Performance
Peggy Baker - Portal
- Outstanding Sound Design/Composition
Charles Hong, Joo Hyung Kim, Sosun Suh - Choonengmu (as part of the 2008 CanAsian
Dance Festival)
THEATRE FOR
YOUNG AUDIENCES DIVISION
- Outstanding Production
Love You Forever... and More Munsch - Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People
- Outstanding Performance
Kyle Cameron - Cranked
OPERA DIVISION
- Outstanding Performance
Measha Breuggergosman - Idomeneo
- Outstanding Production
From the House of the Dead - Canadian Opera Company
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