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Stage Royalty - Kings and Queens of Theatre

Stage Royalty - Kings and Queens of Theatre
From HQKevin, September 11th, 2024
Virtual Experience
Most of today's monarchs on stage are swapping Shakespearean monologues for electric guitars, stunning dance numbers and even a fierce pair of stilettos. Ladies and gentlemen, please bow for the kings and queens of modern theatre!...
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All You Need to Know About Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

All You Need to Know About Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

From HQKevin, August 30th, 2024
MusicalMothers Day
Tim Burton's 1988 cult classic is finally getting a well-deserved sequel. Beetlejuice x2 is coming to haunt theaters worldwide following its premiere at the Venice Film Festival. Trust us, it's going to be a scream!...
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Celebrating Women On Stage Who Fought For Equality

Celebrating Women On Stage Who Fought For Equality

From HQKevin, August 21st, 2024
Virtual Experience
We see it in documented battles waged by real-life suffragettes and activists such as Susan B. Anthony and Sojourner Truth and feel it channeled through our favorite fictional heroines - in the ongoing fight for women's equality....
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Book Lovers Day recommendations for Broadway fans!

Book Lovers Day recommendations for Broadway fans!

From HQKitty, August 6th, 2024
Virtual Experience
Book Recs for Broadway fans - this Book Lovers Day, why not try out some of these page-to-stage originals?...
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A Brief History Of Queer Theatre

A Brief History Of Queer Theatre

From HQKevin, July 16th, 2024
Virtual Experience
Queer theatre has always had a rebellious nature, and isn't afraid to show its true colours. It's sparked important conversations during times when openly discussing LGBTQ+ issues was taboo or illegal, throughout history......
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Michael Jackson vs. Neil Armstrong: Who Had The Best Moonwalk

Michael Jackson vs. Neil Armstrong: Who Had The Best Moonwalk

From HQKevin, July 11th, 2024
BroadwayMusical2022 Tony Winner
July 20th, 1969, the world watched through their retro TVs as Neil Armstrong made history by setting foot on the Moon, a moment immortalized by his words: "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."....
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Check Out The New Trailer For Beetlejuice 2

Check Out The New Trailer For Beetlejuice 2

Kevin, May 24th, 2024
MusicalMothers Day
Say his name thrice, and the mischievous bio-exorcist appears with his signature stripes. Say it twice, and you get the sequel everyone's been waiting for! The long-awaited new trailer for Beetlejuice 2 has finally arrived....
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Test Your Knowledge: Broadway Edition!

Test Your Knowledge: Broadway Edition!

Saadiqah, June 19th, 2024
Virtual Experience
Who doesn't love a word search? A challenge sure to engage your brain; we've designed a custom word to test your Broadway musical knowledge. Can you find them all? Good luck!...
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Your Brand New Broadway Season Is Here!

Your Brand New Broadway Season Is Here!

Saadiqah, April 15th, 2024
Broadway in Ottawa add some extra sparkle to the start of the year and announce the shows that will be taking over the stage of the NAC Southam Hall in 2024 and 2025....
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This Years Tony Award Nominations!

This Years Tony Award Nominations!

Scarlet, May 9th, 2023
Virtual Experience
The 76th Tony Award nominations have been announced! A total of 38 shows were eligible for nominations, with 27 making the cut. Funny Girl's Lea Michele and previous Tony Winner Myles Frost had the honor of announcing this years nods....
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Why Do We Call Bruce Springsteen 'The Boss'?

Why Do We Call Bruce Springsteen 'The Boss'?

From HQDaniel, June 19th, 2024
Bruce Springsteen, one of the most celebrated stars in rock history, has a nickname that is almost as universally recognized as the man himself: "The Boss." But how did this famous moniker come about? Let's dive...
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Try Our Lion King Quiz!

Try Our Lion King Quiz!

From HQDaniel, June 4th, 2024
Do you think you know your Lion King? Fan of the movie and the musical? Test your knowledge with our quick interactive Lion King Quiz!Still going strong after two incredible decades, this Tony Award-winning extravaganza will delight......
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Beetlejuice dates for your diary

Beetlejuice dates for your diary

Just AnnouncedNews Desk, April 9th, 2024
Get ready to experience the afterlife like never before as Beetlejuice invites you to step into a world where the supernatural meets the hilarious. Based on Tim Burton's iconic film, Beetlejuice brings his chaos and madness to stage where you'll witness larger-than-life sandworms, ghostly apparitions and jaw-dropping transformations. Whether you're a die-hard fan of the original film, or a newcomer to the Beetlejuice universe, prepare for a theatrical journey that's bound to leave you screaming... with laughter!...
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MJ The Musical dates for your diary

MJ The Musical dates for your diary

Just AnnouncedNews Desk, April 5th, 2024
Michael Jackson fans rejoice as the Tony-winning brand new musical all about the iconic superstar is here! With Jackson's plethora of moon-walking hits in tow, MJ the Musical is set to explore the star's life and his stratospheric rise to fame. The Michael Jackson Estate and Columbia Live Stage have partnered on the project, with two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage (Sweat, Ruined) set to pen the book. Now touring North America!...
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The Lion King dates for your diary

The Lion King dates for your diary

Just AnnouncedNews Desk, April 4th, 2024
Still going strong after two incredible decades, this Tony Award-winning extravaganza will delight, enthral and bring out your inner cub. Based on the 1994 Disney movie, The Lion King incorporates several changes and additions to the storyline as compared to the film, making for a whole new experience, suitable for everyone in the family. Touring across the country, don't miss your chance to see this Disney masterpiece!...
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How Michael Jackson Became The King of Pop

How Michael Jackson Became The King of Pop

From HQKevin, February 9th, 2024
Tim Berners-Lee founded the World Wide Web, Thomas Edison discovered the lightbulb, and Michael Jackson invented the moonwalk! As a child, he outsang contemporaries four times his age....
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Beetlejuice: Movie vs Musical

Beetlejuice: Movie vs Musical

From HQKevin, January 29th, 2024
It's the mid-1980s, and author Michael McDowell has recently watched Poltergeist and Ghostbuster. Now, he wants to create his own house of horrors!...
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Why You Should See The Lion King!

Why You Should See The Lion King!

ReviewsSaadiqah, July 12th, 2023
Hakuna Matata! Where do we start with The Lion King? The Disney movie is legendary and the musical is not only one of the longest-running musicals but one of the best....
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Sing along with Hamilton!

Sing along with Hamilton!

Breaking NewsKitty, June 30th, 2023
Released this weekend, fans of Hamilton and its record-breaking soundtrack will finally get the chance to try their luck at some of its most iconic songs (and deviously difficult raps) as Disney+ releases this much-awaited sing-a-long......
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Theatreland Wishes You A Happy Pride Month!

Theatreland Wishes You A Happy Pride Month!

From HQSaadiqah, June 26th, 2023
We are now coming to the last week of June also known as Pride Month around the world. This month is dedicated to celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community after the Stonewall riots, which were protests for gay liberation in 1969....
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