2015 Opera News AwardsRecipients Announced~Five Honorees to be Recognized for Contributions to the Opera World at the 10th Annual Awards Ceremony ~New York, NY (December 9, 2014) " OPERA NEW…
Opera Lyra announces major shifts in artistic program at AGM Ottawa, December 8, 2014A transformation of Opera Lyra's artistic programs will be the highlight of its next season, beginni…
@JackMoves"Build no more fortresses, build railways." Part IIIby Jacob Niedzwiecki(reprinted with permission)Performance photos by Vish Hansa, featuring the cast of Jacqueries, Part 1We hang…
Uncle John is on his way to TO. by Joel Ivany, Artistic Director, Against the Grain TheatreHe wreaked utter havoc in the picturesque landscape of the Rocky Mountains, and now he's takin…
(photo by Maxime G. Delisle)All eyes on Dana Michelby Aleksandra Koplik, Senior ContributorDana Michel, creator and choreographer of Yellow Towel, manages to baffle you from the very beginni…
@JakeMoves"Build no more fortresses, build railways." Part IIby Jacob Niedzwiecki(reprinted with permission)Performance photos by Vish Hansa, featuring the cast of Jacqueries, Part 1Live per…
In a land of dreams and nightmaresby Chad Dembski, Editor, DanceMontréal Danse is an intriguing Montreal dance company in that they choose a different choreographer for each new creation. L…
"Build no more fortresses, build railways." Part Iby Jacob Niedzwiecki(reprinted with permission)Performance photos by Vish Hansa, featuring the cast of Jacqueries, Part 1@JakeMovesI'm a cho…
Another magnificent video from David Cooper which also happens to redefine what dance can be. Dancer: Linda Arkelian, Music: Stephan Moccio. Get ready to be hypnotized.
(Photo: Svetla Atanasova)The Pleasure of Being Togetherby Chad Dembski, Editor, DanceUpon arriving just on time to Monument National I saw an extremely long line for the coat check. This was…
Any Shape, form or structure imaginableby Chad Dembski, Editor, DanceThe solo dance performance of That's It at La Chapelle is a strong investigation of body transformation in all its …
TORONTO'S CHARLES SY WINS TOP PRIZE AND AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD AT CANADIAN OPERA COMPANY'S ANNUAL VOCAL COMPETITIONToronto " Tenor Charles Sy of Toronto took home first prize and the Aud…
Manitoba Opera takes you for a fascinating look behind the scenes for its new production of Beethoven's only opera, Fidelio, now playing in Winnipeg.
Pretend It's Going to Printby Sue Edworthy@sueedworthy[PUB: Sue Edworthy is one of the country's top publicists and pundits on the subject. When I pulled this from the archives, I realized n…
This odd and troubling and beautiful teaser for That's It from Belgian Sabine Molenaar playing at La Chapelle in Montreal this week. The description of the piece says "logic has no place". I…
The National Ballet's production of John Neumeier's Nijinsky opens this weekend. The title-"character" is an icon of modern ballet who had a life as stormy as many of his great roles.
Bran talks with Riley Sims of Social Growl Dance as he prepares for his December production of Are You Still Coming Tonight?
When Even "Hallelujah" Feels Revitalizedby Caitlin Murphy[Ed: We ran this review during the initial run of the piece; it is back for a short run - November 19-22 - at Centaur Theatre in Mont…
How I Fell In Love With Contemporary Danceby Aleksandra Koplik, Senior ContributorThere's something about this performance that is strangely captivating from the very beginning. As the …
The Boy In The Bathtub offers us a threesome today with Kristen Carcone and David Norsworthy of TOES for Dance. Upcoming shows in Toronto on November 15 and 16.
Shout Out In Joy and Frustration!Like medicine and visits to the dentist, one prevailing public perception of opera is that it is good for youby Michael Hidetoshi MoriMichael Hidetoshi Mori …
The opera Silent Night - which will be playing a little everywhere this season but is starting out at Calgary Opera, tells the story of a wondrous and blessed time in the history of WWI when…
Text, Sound, Poetry, Songby Jasmine Chen, Senior Contributor"Language has been so misused by merchants, politicians, evangelists and materialists. Language has become abusive; sullied …
White Act (photo: Michael Slobodian) From Athletics to Cerebralby Jay CattersonThe Ballet BC 2014-2015 season launched on Thursday night with No.29, a bold collection of works from chor…
The triumphant homecoming of Etienne DupuisAfter receiving accolades across Europe, Montreal baritone Etienne Dupuis returns home to star in The Barber of Seville at L'Opéra de Montréal&nb…