Articles by Dan Savoie

About Dan Savoie

Dan's been rockin' the journalism scene from coast to coast, scribbling for Canadian papers and jamming with iconic mags like Rolling Stone and Metal Hammer. He's racked up chats with a who's-who of rock royalty, from KISS to Metallica. Yeah, he's living the dream, one interview at a time.

The Pajama Game Shines Through A Busy Windsor Theatre Season

April 16, 2017 Dan Savoie Comments Off

Although seven and a half cents doesn’t buy a hell of a lot, the workers at the Sleep-Tite Pajama Factory fight for it in St. Clair College’s production of the classic musical The Pajama Game, […]

The Tea Party to Headline Bluesfest Windsor Opening Night

April 12, 2017 Dan Savoie Comments Off

Windsor rock royalty, The Tea Party will headline the 2017 edition of Rockin’ On The Riverfront on Thursday, July 13 at Festival Plaza. This concert is the official opening of Bluesfest Windsor. The Tea Party […]

Hilarity Breaks Out in Korda’s Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike

April 12, 2017 Dan Savoie Comments Off

One doesn’t have to go all the way to Russia to feel the influence of legendary playwright Anton Chekhov. The gang at Korda Artistic Productions embody the essence of the 19th Century writer with their […]

A Little Sex and a Lot of Fun in University Players Bedtime Stories

April 6, 2017 Dan Savoie Comments Off

Bedtime Stories is quickly becoming a favourite amongst theatre companies across Canada and it’s easy to see why. It’s quirky piece of fun Canadiana with over-the-top characters, simple set requirements, splashy costumes and tons of […]

Frankie and Johnny Opens in Windsor in Passionate Perfection

April 6, 2017 Dan Savoie Comments Off

Terrance McNally’s Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune opened last weekend at the lovely and intimate Shō: Art, Spirit and Performance Working Studio on Monmouth in Walkerville. It’s a modern play that touches […]

Windsor Symphony to Unleash Some Fire and Water on Essex

March 31, 2017 Dan Savoie Comments Off

Windsor Symphony Orchestra presents Fire and Water throughout the region, April 21 to 23, 2017. The Fire and Water concert will be comprised of Handel’s Water Music Suite no. 2 and Telemann’s Water Music Suite […]

Korda’s Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike Opens March 31, 2017

March 29, 2017 Dan Savoie Comments Off

Nominated for six Tony Awards, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike is one of the most lauded and beloved Broadway plays of recent years. Korda Artistic Productions will be staging the production starting March […]

Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune Opens In Windsor March 31

March 28, 2017 Dan Savoie Comments Off

From the same creative minds that brought you the highly appraised Fool For Love last June, Elinor Price and Matt Maenpaa invite you to peak in on their first date in Terrance McNallys ”Frankie and […]

Rick Mercer Returns to Chatham with an Epic New Show

March 27, 2017 Dan Savoie Comments Off

Rick Mercer’s Canada Coast to Coast tour will be stopping in at the Chatham Capitol Theatre on Thurs May 11th, 2017 in support of Chatham-Kent Victim Services. Rick Mercer is offering an epic new keynote that […]

Local Tribute Artists Create Realistic Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley Concerts

March 26, 2017 Dan Savoie Comments Off

Last night (March 25, 2017) the legendary Presley & Cash Highway Road Show pulled into Windsor for a night of fun, frolics and fundraising through the experience and dedication of two skilled local tribute artists. […]