Theatre News
NAC English theatre names new managing director
Nancy Webster, who has been managing director at the Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People and the Factory Theatre in Toronto, is a new managing director for English theatre at the National Arts centre in Ottawa. CBC
Nancy Webster, who has been managing director at the Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People and the Factory Theatre in Toronto, is a new managing director for English theatre at the National Arts centre in Ottawa. CBC
Royal Ballet dancers had swine flu in Cuba
The Royal Ballet's inaugural visit to Cuba last week has been hailed a triumph, but a spokeswoman has also confirmed that a few dancers came down with swine flu during the trip. CBC
The Royal Ballet's inaugural visit to Cuba last week has been hailed a triumph, but a spokeswoman has also confirmed that a few dancers came down with swine flu during the trip. CBC
The Harder They Come hits Toronto
In a reggae-tinged blast from the past, the musical The Harder They Come begins its North American tour on a Toronto stage on Tuesday. CBC
In a reggae-tinged blast from the past, the musical The Harder They Come begins its North American tour on a Toronto stage on Tuesday. CBC
National Ballet declares $1M deficit
The National Ballet of Canada is reporting a deficit of $1 million for its fiscal year ending June 30, the first deficit it has had in five years. Executive director Kevin Garland blames the shortfall on the economic crisis. CBC
The National Ballet of Canada is reporting a deficit of $1 million for its fiscal year ending June 30, the first deficit it has had in five years. Executive director Kevin Garland blames the shortfall on the economic crisis. CBC
Green Gables backdrop for Lucy Maud play
Lucy Maud Montgomery returns to Green Gables, the real house in Cavendish, P.E.I., in a new play focusing on her life. CBC
Lucy Maud Montgomery returns to Green Gables, the real house in Cavendish, P.E.I., in a new play focusing on her life. CBC
Charlottetown's Confederation Centre gets $2M from developer
In the largest-ever gift received by the Confederation Centre of the Arts, Halifax-based developer Richard Homburg has donated $2 million. CBC
In the largest-ever gift received by the Confederation Centre of the Arts, Halifax-based developer Richard Homburg has donated $2 million. CBC
John Cleese nixes reports of Python reunion
John Cleese says there's not much hope of a reunion of all the cast members of Monty Python's Flying Circus in honour of the show's 40th anniversary this year, but denies there's a rift among the crew. CBC
John Cleese says there's not much hope of a reunion of all the cast members of Monty Python's Flying Circus in honour of the show's 40th anniversary this year, but denies there's a rift among the crew. CBC
Summer festivals bounce back from gloomy forecasts
Arts groups say the trend to "staycations" and some extra federal cash have boosted ticket sales and made a difference to their bottom lines. CBC
Arts groups say the trend to "staycations" and some extra federal cash have boosted ticket sales and made a difference to their bottom lines. CBC
John Leguizamo sticks it to Hollywood in Toronto show
John Leguizamo, who made his career as a comedian telling scandalous stories about his family, has now turned his manic energy to dissing Hollywood. CBC
John Leguizamo, who made his career as a comedian telling scandalous stories about his family, has now turned his manic energy to dissing Hollywood. CBC
Dave Chappelle resurfaces in surprise Oregon show
Comedian Dave Chappelle, who has avoided the limelight since 2005, gave a free show in the early hours of Wednesday morning in Portland, Ore. CBC
Comedian Dave Chappelle, who has avoided the limelight since 2005, gave a free show in the early hours of Wednesday morning in Portland, Ore. CBC
Island village provides set for historic play
P.E.I.'s Victoria Playhouse is moving outside the constraints of its four walls this summer with a play that tells the history of the Island. CBC
P.E.I.'s Victoria Playhouse is moving outside the constraints of its four walls this summer with a play that tells the history of the Island. CBC