REVIEWS Articles

The Book of Mormon is entertaining though simplistic

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What you’ve probably heard about Broadway Across Canada’s production of The Book of Mormon is that it has sold out. You’ve probably also heard that the Broadway production won 9 Tony awards, including best musical. It opened to critical acclaim in the West End and now it’s touring. Which means that it should be work of marvel […]

Alberta Ballet’s Carmen and Forgotten Land is an evening of contrast and beauty

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Carmen is a dangerous lady. Especially when her character is expressed through movement, choreographed by Alberta Ballet’s Yukichi Hattori. This luscious, dynamic world premiere has its dark moments and stands in contrast to the dull  Forgotten Land a company premiere, choreographed by Jiri Kylian. Forgotten Land is quite an accomplishment for Alberta Ballet as Kylian […]