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 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, […]
Back in 2002, Marc Hall was in High School and wanted to bring his boyfriend to his prom. He thought it was a simple request for his Catholic Secondary School. But it wasn’t. Now it’s 2020 and Theatre Calgary is presenting Hall’s story as a musical, based on the book by Edmontonian Kent Staines, lyrics […]