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 […]
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Theatre Calgary’s Billy Elliot the Musical resonates
Theatre Calgary’s production of Billy Elliot the Musical could not come at a better time. The musical centers around the themes of fighting for what you believe in and being open to accepting, and even celebrating differences. This production is the same story as the Broadway musical, with book and lyrics by Lee Hall and music by […]
Stage West’s ‘Murder for Two’ is over the top musical fun
Stage West’s Murder for Two is described a musical comedy and really should be called satirical musical comedy. It’s full of talent, with both actors taking on musical roles. The musical, with book and music by Joe Kinosian and book and lyrics by Kellen Blair is chaotic at times and over the top but features […]