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Little Tomatoes are “Over the Rainbow” to showcase Wizard of Oz in May

April 18, 2017 Dan Savoie Comments Off

Little Tomato Children’s Theatre is “over the rainbow” to welcome everyone to the merry old land of Oz on May 5,6 and 7, 2017. This year’s stage production is the classic L. Frank Baum story […]

Pink Floyd Show Packs Olde Walkerville Theatre in Windsor

April 16, 2017 Dan Savoie Comments Off

It’s hard to believe that slightly more than 22 years ago Pink Floyd stopped touring. Aside from one-offs and CD reissues of the entire catalog, the band really hasn’t existed beyond that legendary 1994 tour. […]

Harlem Globetrotters Bring Classic Energy to Windsor

April 16, 2017 Dan Savoie Comments Off

The Harlem Globetrotters are more than just a basketball team. The sporting franchise has been captivating audiences since the 1920s with its unique mix of professionalism, skill, charity and comedy. Even though there’s a new […]

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 […]

Windsor Light Music Theatre’s Jesus Christ Superstar Coming In May

April 10, 2017 April Savoie Comments Off

The 1970 Tim Rice/Andrew Lloyd Webber rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar is coming to the St. Clair College Centre for the Arts beginning May 5, 2017. The local production is being staged by Windsor […]

Our Lady Peace Announced as 2017 Hogs for Hospice Headliner

April 7, 2017 April Savoie Comments Off

Hogs for Hospice, Southern Ontario’s only three-day motorcycle rally, has announced the music headliner for its 2017 festival. One of the most successful Canadian bands of the post-grunge era, Our Lady Peace, will hit the […]

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 […]