Fiddler On the Roof composer Jerry Bock dies at age 81

Created some of Broadway's most memorable runes

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Lenin's Embalmers: preserving history with humour by James Bradshaw

Vern Thiessen tells the story of two Jewish scientists who created the ultimate human pickle jar

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What inspires the National Theatre School's class of 2011 by J. Kelly Nestruck

As the school marks its 50th anniversary, we ask 12 graduates-to-be in the English-language-acting conservatory what it means to them

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For Kim Collier, a well-earned and timely award by Marsha Lederman

Co-founder of the Electric Company Theatre honoured with Canadian theatre's richest prize

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Seventy years later, this Quebec satire is still relevant by J. Kelly Nestruck

A revival of Quebec's ur-playwright uncovers some interesting history

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The dancing, the costumes, the elephant - it's Bollywood live! by Dave McGinn

The Merchants of Bollywood tells a sprawling film industry story through musical theatre

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The Monday Q&A: Christopher Plummer by J. Kelly Nestruck

The great Canadian actor explains his late-life conversion to filmed theatre

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This Priscilla rocks even though the bus doesn't roll by J. Kelly Nestruck

The stage adaptation of the classic cult film lacks the gorgeous Aussie scenery, but it's still a great ride

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First Impression review: Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical by J. Kelly Nestruck

Priscilla's parade across the desert falls short of euphoria

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A giddy mixture of glitter and grassroots by Paula Citron

Calgary's festival mixes international high flyers with experimental local dance

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This Romeo and Juliet feels unconsummated

Passion lacking in production meant to celebrate 50th anniversary of National Theatre School

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Like the Wizard, Wicked isn't all it's cracked up to be by Martin Morrow

A fine cast is led by the two leads, Jackie Burns and Chandra Lee Schwartz

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Delicious romp from a red-hot choreographer by Paula Citron

With Léonce et Léna, Christian Spuck creates both character and relationships through movement

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Death of a Salesman: Soulpepper can't quite close the sale by J. Kelly Nestruck

Arthur Miller's 1949 play is a touchstone, but this well-acted production lacks emotional punch

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Alive, in the moment and completely exposed by Paula Citron

Deborah Hay challenges dancers to find their own movements to fit the structure of Up Until Now

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A shining remount of Raisin in the Sun by J. Kelly Nestruck

Some things have changed since its last staging in 2008 - most notably the times, with Obama in the White House - but this production remains powerful

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Ballroom with a Twist: The kids carried the show by Paula Citron

Unnamed dancers brought the energy to this eye-catching show

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Soulpepper's 2011 playbill largest in theatre company's history by J. Kelly Nestruck

Productions include The Glass Menagerie, Exit the King, A Midsummer Night's Dream and The Fantasticks

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Where do puppets go when they die? Ask Ronnie Burkett by J. Kelly Nestruck

Puppeteer's eerily human co-stars have their own funeral rituals

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Real lovers, on and off the stage

A lot of Hollywood couples have appeared together playing each other's spouse or lover. Here are six of them

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Real-life couple to play the Lomans by Dave McGinn

Soulpepper's new Death of a Salesman features Joseph Ziegler and Nancy Palk - married for 31 years

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Invisible Girl: A one-girl assault on social bullying by J. Kelly Nestruck

A good tale, a smart set, an energetic performance and the few problems with the script

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Stars of the 21st Century shines spotlight on dance duets by Paula Citron

The evening got off to a classy start with a pair from the National Ballet of Canada

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Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: 'Like Disney Princesses, but for adults' by J. Kelly Nestruck

There's something about drag queens that middle-brow theatre audiences seem to find sort of ... cuddly

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How to make a drag queen

Nick Adams, the star of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, prepares for his role. Photos by Pete Power/The Globe and Mail; text J. Kelly Nestruck

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