Tuesday, December 17, 2019

THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL - APOCALYPSE WOW!!!

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SPONGE
BOB MUSICAL
NOT TO BE MISSED, FROM START TO FINISH, WITH THE SHOW STARTING / SHOW STOPPING NUMBER BIKINI BOTTOM
THE SPONGEBOB MUSCIAL IS 
A FAMILY FEEL GOOD MUSICAL ABOUT THE END OF THE WORLD!!!
Standout numbers include I'm Not A Loser - a classic kick line tap dancing ensemble backing Squidward Q. Tentacles, a loveably unloveable character who turns the plight of the misunderstood, unsung character into a spectacular four-legged creature that everyone loves to hate and hates to love. Cody Colley takes the part of Squidward and milks every musical move and moment for all its worth. A collision between Busby Berkeley and A Chorus Line, his feature number is a fabulous culmination of a two hour, one intermission, high power non-stop tour de force of fun and fantastical frolic.
A seamless ensemble brings the breakneck pace of this astounding musical tour de force to life with impeccable executed choreography, music, and physical gags galore.
The Sponginess of SpongeBob becomes a metaphor for all the nuance and splashiness that this extravagant and crowd pleasing show absorbs from every classic Broadway musical that has come before it. 

Lorenzo Pugliese in the title role showcases his amazing vocal range as he sings dances and leads the story of an apocalyptic moment in the lives of Bikini Bottom inhabitants. His strong vocals move effortlessly from powerhouse belting out to quiet moments that possess a childlike storytelling quality - providing a contrast that warms the heart with memorable moments, finding a wonderful finale near the end of act two when a supposed doomsday moment is represented in the song BEST DAY EVER.

l-r Daria Pilar Redus, Lorenzo Pugliese, Beau Bradshaw
Beau Bradshaw as Partrick Star, SpongeBob's bumbling sidekick matches his comrades vocal power and charms in every scene and powerful musical features. 

Daria Pilar Redus as Sandy Cheeks delivers a powerhouse performance as the Bikini Bottom newcomer who assists the team of co-saviours as they attempt to thwart a threatening volcano that could destroy their underwater world.

The perfect holiday musical for the times, when it is hard to feel good about a world on the brink, SPONGEBOB THE MUSICIAL moves from the brink and back again over and over in this magically apocalyptic musical pastiche of glorious sight and sound.

THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL 
AT MERIDIAN HALL, 1 FRONT STREET EAST UNTIL DECEMBER 22

Saturday, December 14, 2019

cash me if you can

DON'T MISS THIS FEEL GOOD ABOUT FEELING BAD ABOUT BANKS SHOW!!! AN ENGAGING SOLO PERFORMANCE BY PATRICK COMBS THAT EXPOSES THE INTRICATE DETAILS ABOUT JUST HOW NASTY BANKS CAN BE AND HOW ONE MAN TRIED TO BEAT THEM 
AT THEIR OWN GAME
The incredible true story of a down-on-his-luck man who cashed a $100,000 phony, junk mail check as a joke, and fought the world's biggest bank when it actually cleared. A true life David and Goliath tale that captured the imagination of millions. The international smash-hit comedy has been featured on The Late Show, ABC Evening News, NBC Nightly News and The View. For more information go to: stageandfilm.com 
 

“One of the FUNNIEST, most FASCINATING and FASTEST moving plays to hit New York”


– BROADWAYWORLD

RUNNING AT CANSTAGE, BERKELY STREET UNTIL DECEMBER 21ST


Artistic Director - Tatiana Stepanova

The Nutcracker 

ft. Stars of Bolshoi Ballet

Meridian Hall ( Formely Sony Centre)
aturday December 14, 2019 Time: 2:00PM & 7:00P




Sunday, December 8, 2019

RED ROBIN HOOD AT THE WINTER GARDEN

LIL RED 

ROBIN 

HOOD


STARRING:
ROBERT MARKUS, AJ BRIDEL, EDDIE GLEN, SARA-JEANNE HOSIE, LAWRENCE LIBOR, MICHAEL DE ROSE
AND DANIEL WILLISTON

 
November 29, 2019 – January 4, 2020 at 
the Winter Garden Theatre, Toronto
The Family Musical That Targets Your Funny Bone!

Director and Choreographer Tracey Flye
Writer Matt Murray
Music Director Joseph Tritt

Starring Robert Markus, AJ Bridel, Eddie Glen, Michael De Rose, Sara-Jeanne Hosie, Lawrence Libor, and Daniel Williston
 
Winter Garden Theatre, 189 Yonge Street, Toronto
November 29, 2019 – January 4, 2020
photos by Rachel McCaig

After 23 years of acclaimed holiday extravaganzas Ross Petty productions does not disappoint in it's near quarter of a century Toronto Holiday tradition. A wonderfully entertaining version of Lil Red Riding Hood meets Robin Hood is a slick, beautifully designed tale for all ages. 

Eddie Glen shines in his 17th year with the show and plays a devilish two-sided sidekick to the dreaded Sheriff of Naughtyham, portrayed with powerful vocals and comic skill by Sara-Jeanne Hosie, returning after her fabulous stint as the wicked witch of the west in last years show. 

Glen rises to the occasion with opportunities to present his astounding vocals as he leads an amazing cast through a forest of wondrous and entertaining scenes filled with music and intricate choreography.

The entire creative team and performing ensemble excels at bringing this mixed tale of Lil Red who leaves the trials of high school in his little red vest in order to move back in time and discover how to succeed in a past filled with a new challenge and a new spectacular musical interlude - moving him through the lives of Maid Marion, Robin Hood, and the always fabulous Plumbum and all their attending characters. 

Don't miss yet another spectacular Ross Petty production that brings in the holiday season with plenty of witty political import, lots of fun for children to interact with their favourite characters, to cheer them on and boo their detractors at every delightful opportunity. 

In its first year at the beautiful Winter Garden this is a delightful and action picked show running until January 4th.




Lil Red in the opening high school scenes
Plumbum with Maid Marion


Sara-Jeanne Hosie as the Sheriff of Naughtyham

PRESS RELEASE:
TORONTO (September 24, 2019) Rich or poor, the whole family will be hood-winked by Ross Petty Productions’ original musical, LIL’ RED ROBIN HOODthis holiday season. After 23 years of holiday cheer in Toronto’s historic Elgin Theatre, Ross Petty Productions’ 2019/20 Family Musical is moving to the Winter Garden Theatre on the 6th Floor of the same venue. The Winter Garden has a uniquely magical forest setting that inspired the creation of our brand-new 24th production, LIL’ RED ROBIN HOOD, onstage November 29, 2019 to January 4, 2020.

This original family musical stars Robert Markus as Lil’ Red. Robert was the sensational star of Dear Evan Hansen, and showed an entirely wacky side of his talent in the celebrated Stratford production of The Rocky Horror Show. Returning for her 3rd Ross Petty ProductionAJ Bridel, in the role of Maid Marion, previously played Sleeping Beauty and followed that with the role of Jane in A Christmas Carol, the Family Musical with a SCROOGE LOOSE! And of course, everyone’s favourite farceur, Eddie Glen, now in his 17th Ross Petty production!
 
The adventure begins in 2019 Toronto where the hero, Lil’ Red is magically transported to the 16th century and lands in Sherway Gardens Forest. Robin Hood, played by Lawrence Libor (Grease, Footloose, and American Idiot), Maid Marion, and Friar Tuck, played by Daniel Williston (Rose, Spoon River, and Kinky Boots), join Lil’ Red in defeating the evil Sheriff of Naughtyham, played by Sara-Jeanne Hosie who was a hit as last year’s Wicked Witch of the West. Also returning from last year’s The Wizard of Oz is Michael De Rose, raucous and strangely alluring in the role of SugarBum.
 

Tracey Flye will once again bring her many talents to direct and choreograph the production and Matt Murray will create his 3rd hilarious script. Joseph Trittis the music director and conductor of LIL’ RED’s rockin’ live band.

With pop tunes, ad libs and raucous audience participation, this musical production is a uniquely Toronto family tradition, and not to be missed.

BMO returns as Presenting Sponsor along with Associate Sponsors The Toronto Star, Hilton Toronto and Mucho Burrito Restaurants.

LIL’ RED ROBIN HOOD will play for 42 performances at the Winter Garden Theatre from November 29, 2019, to January 4, 2020.

 
BMO presents a Ross Petty Production