The Calgary Herald recently reported on domestic violence numbers in the city of Calgary and they are disturbing. Of the 20 confirmed homicides in 2019, a third of them were domestic. Alberta has the third highest rate of domestic violence in the country. Handsome Alice Theatre has taken on this issue and produced a play […]
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Perceived political inadequacy bring laughter in Stage West’s ‘The Outsider’
If you went on a date with Stage West’s production of The Outsider, the first half would be the equivalent of adequate conversation and you would be looking at your watch. If you parted at this point, you probably wouldn’t be looking for a second date. But if you got to the second half, you’d […]
Broadway Across Canada’s ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ is an engaging musical with its issues
Broadway Across Canada’s Dear Evan Hansen has a unique challenge. How to present a musical that is centered on a teen struggling with social anxiety, while making that story engaging. All in all the production accomplishes this, assisted by some outstanding performances and strong musical direction. The musical, based on the book by Steven Levenson, […]