All stories by Trish Crawford on BroadwayStars

Thursday, June 30, 2016

Jazz Fest performer reworked Chet Baker’s bluest moments by Trish Crawford

David Braid reworked Baker's music to show the trumpet player’s comeback struggle in Born to Be Blue.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 06:03PM
Thursday, June 23, 2016

Musicians like Quincy Jones pass the musical torch by Trish Crawford

Players like Alfredo Rodriguez, appearing at the TD Toronto Jazz Festival, have had a hand up from their elders.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 09:00AM
Monday, June 20, 2016

Song of Extinction has world premiere at Luminato by Trish Crawford

Song of Extinction combines film, music and voices in heartbreaking hymn to Mother Earth June 22.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 04:32PM
Thursday, June 16, 2016

R.E.M.’s Mike Mills hits classical note in Toronto Symphony Orchestra concerto by Trish Crawford

Rock composer Mike Mills' Concerto for Violin, Rock Band and String Orchestra has world premiere with TSO.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:01AM
Thursday, June 9, 2016

Opera Atelier is emptying its closets June 11 by Trish Crawford

If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to dress like a queen, see Opera Atelier’s costume sale.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:50PM
Wednesday, June 8, 2016

James Ehnes celebrates 40th birthday crossing Canada by Trish Crawford

With his wife and two children, James Ehnes rediscovered his Canadian roots in national tour bringing him to TSO June 9.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 10:00AM
Thursday, June 2, 2016

Original music the other ingredient of Le Petit Prince by Trish Crawford

Composer Kevin Lau part of creative time behind National Ballet premiere with Guillaume Côté and Michael Levine.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 10:59AM
Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child cast photo revealed by Trish Crawford

British thespians with pedigrees land top jobs in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, opening in London next week.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 06:26PM
Thursday, May 26, 2016

Rocking Horse Winner premieres in Toronto by Trish Crawford

Tapestry Opera and Scottish Opera present adaptation of D.H. Lawrence story about a seemingly magical rocking horse.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 08:30AM
Wednesday, May 25, 2016

21C music celebrated in Royal Conservatory festival by Trish Crawford

New music, much of it never heard before, is presented at the Royal Conservatory's festival 21C May 25 to 29.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:01AM
Tuesday, May 24, 2016

It’s murder most funny in A Gentleman's Guide to Murder by Trish Crawford

Tony award-winning musical lands at Princess of Wales Theatre from May 25 to June 26.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:56PM
Saturday, May 21, 2016

The Heidi Chronicles ring true 30 years later by Trish Crawford

Wendy Wasserstein won the Pulitzer for the Heidi Chronicles brought back 30 years later by Soulpepper Theatre

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 07:26PM
Monday, May 16, 2016

The genius behind the Beach Boys' Pet Sounds by Trish Crawford

Rock and roll came of age 50 years ago with the Beach Boys Pet Sounds and the genius of Brian Wilson.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 09:00AM
Thursday, May 12, 2016

A Little too Cozy is a reality show romp — opera-style by Trish Crawford

Against the Grain Theatre’s reworking of Mozart's Cosi fan tutte is set in a TV reality show where two couples win weddings.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:11PM
Wednesday, May 4, 2016

‘Dramatic symphony’ provides sequel to Scheherazade by Trish Crawford

Violinist Leila Josefowicz portrays empowered woman in John Adam's dramatic symphony Scheherazade 2 May 4, 5

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 06:30AM
Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Kiefer Sutherland headlines at Toronto jazz festival by Trish Crawford

Canadian actor Kiefer Sutherland headlining at TD Toronto Jazz Fest's 30th anniversary

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 04:51PM
Sunday, May 1, 2016

Opera's going to the dogs in Carmen and Maometto 11 by Trish Crawford

Canine companions accompany their globetrotting masters to Canadian Opera Company

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 03:47PM
Thursday, April 28, 2016

Cecilia Quartet reaches out to children with autism by Trish Crawford

Almost half of the Cecilia Quartet’s concerts are outreach to music-starved communities including children with autism

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:01AM
Friday, April 22, 2016

Joel Ivany vaults from extra to director in Carmen by Trish Crawford

Hot young director, who received rave reviews for COC's Carmen, was an extra in the same opera in 2005.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 08:00AM
Wednesday, April 20, 2016

All Canadian principle cast in Mirvish musical Matilda by Trish Crawford

Tim Minchin's Matilda lyrics, with their sweets, treats and creatures, to be sung by Canadian principal cast in Toronto

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:33PM
Thursday, April 14, 2016

Celebrating Steve Reich’s career with ‘Clapping Music’ by Trish Crawford

The composer, celebrated for his minimalistic style, will be honoured at an April 14 concert at Massey Hall.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:01AM
Tuesday, April 12, 2016

How Carmen’s Anita Rachvelishvili transforms herself into a red-hot opera heroine by Trish Crawford

Georgian mezzo-soprano, who stars in COC production, on what makes Carmen irresistible.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 11:00AM
Monday, April 11, 2016

Let’s play ball — on a piano keyboard by Trish Crawford

Kara Huber uses two baseballs and a glove to pound the keys in sports-themed concert

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 07:00AM
Thursday, April 7, 2016

Opera Atelier's portraits are destroyed every night on stage by Trish Crawford

Artist Gerard Gauci's portraits part of set at production of Lucio Silla

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 10:35AM
Thursday, March 31, 2016

Cameron Carpenter is king of the ‘king of instruments’ by Trish Crawford

Virtuoso’s International Travelling Organ, which can be taken apart and reassembled, has been on the road since 2014. Toronto sees it April 1 in a concert at Koerner Hall.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 11:30AM
Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Jeff Melanson leaves top job at Toronto Symphony by Trish Crawford

Jeff Melanson has resigned as president and CEO of Toronto Symphony Orchestra after less than two years, and a marriage breakup

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 01:11PM
Sunday, March 27, 2016

Who owns the podium? Conductor Tania Miller says expectations have changed by Trish Crawford

As she brings the Victoria Symphony to play Roy Thomson Hall on March 31, trailblazer says there’s no longer a set way for conductors to look, dress or act.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:01AM
Sunday, March 13, 2016

New musical GIG is ready to rock by Trish Crawford

Classic Albums Live creator wrote GIG based on lifelong experience in rock ‘n’ roll. It opens March 15 at the Panasonic Theatre.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:00AM
Wednesday, March 9, 2016

National Ballet's Cacti turns dancers into musicians by Trish Crawford

Alexander Ekman ballet, a satire of seriousness of modern dance, opens March 9.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:46PM
Thursday, March 3, 2016

North Toronto Players do Gilbert and Sullivan for 50 years by Trish Crawford

Community theatre company specializing in Gilbert and Sullivan puts on special production to celebrate 50th anniversary.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:00PM

Loretta Lynn, 83, still on the road and singing by Trish Crawford

A new album, a documentary about her life and a Broadway show marks Loretta Lynn’s six decades of performing.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 11:00AM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards