Posts By: Jenna

Broadway Across Canada’s Aladdin is a colourful spectacle

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Broadway Across Canada’s presentation of Aladdin needs to decide what kind of production it is. Based on the animated film version produced by Disney. The music is by Alan Menken with lyrics by Howard Ashman, Tim Rice, and Chadbuelin and the book is also by Chad Beguelin. The musical features songs written for the film […]

Verb Theatre’s production of Young Jean Lee’s ‘We’re Gonna Die’ is magical.

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The compelling thing about Verb Theatre’s production of Young Jean Lee’s We’re Gonna Die is how seamlessly the songs fits in with the storytelling. The stories and music all blend together as a theatrical production. With Elena Belyea leading us through the narrative, the production is an evening to enjoy with some stellar storytelling. What […]

‘Makambe Speaks’ is an evening of humour and truth.

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Makambe K. Simamba has a lot to say. A lot of stories to tell. Tales about being an artist, about being a Black woman living in Alberta, tales about expectations and having moments of vulnerability. Makambe Speaks, produced by Ghost River Theatre in association with Handsome Alice Theatre is a solo show that runs 90 […]