Pinafore in Dry Dock Strikes Stratford Revival
Stratford Festival's HMS Pinafore offers glorious music under Berthold Carriere but is dull theatrically and trapped in outdated staging. Leon Major's direction echoes old operatic traditions, making a Guthrie-era revival feel past its prime despite fine choir and orchestra.
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Toronto critics split over Grease in West production
West Toronto stage of Grease at the O’Keefe Centre draws praise for cast and dance numbers but critics call the show hollow and steeped in stereotypes. Despite strong performances by Bond and Dahl and lively direction, advance ticket sales are below expectations while box office had set past records in Manitoba and Edmonton.
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Sandy Dumbrowski
Jacques Lemay
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