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(5/11/2012) The world's foremost classical crossover quartet IL DIVO is set to embark on its 2012 world tour, the group's fourth, which follows the release of the quartet's latest album, Wicked Game (on Syco/Columbia Records) and provides a new mark of achievement for the signature vocal blend and unique operatic arrangements which have captivated millions and launched a classical-crossover sensation. To celebrate the kick-off of this much-anticipated world tour, BroadwayWorld invites you to enter for a chance to WIN ONE PAIR OF TICKETS to see IL DIVO live in concert!

Aerosmith, LMFAO, Bon Jovi and More to Highlight Festival d'Ete de Quebec, July 5-15

(5/8/2012) True to form, the 45th Festival d’été de Québec has lined up top international stars and legends of rock along with the best of world music, indie-rock and folk. There will be room for nostalgia and delirium, for song, for emerging talent and a first this year, an all-electro night. Featuring Bon Jovi, Johnny Hallyday, The Offspring, Vincent Vallières, Metric, Skrillex, Patrick Watson, Sarah McLachlan, Radio Radio, Aerosmith, Beirut, Ariane Moffatt, The Barr Brothers, LMFAO, Mastodon, Grimskunk, Inna Modja, City and Colour, Big Boi, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Oliver Mtukudzi and dozens more, July 5-15.

Voting Opens for the 2012 BroadwayWorld.com Awards - Vote Now on the Best of the New York Season!

(5/3/2012) The TONY Awards Nominators had their say earlier this week and now it's your turn! We're pleased to announce that voting has now opened for the 10th Annual BroadwayWorld.com Awards!

BWW Reviews: BEAUTY & THE BEAST plays PLACE DES ARTS - A Magnificent Gift from EVENKO

(4/25/2012)

Shaw Festival's MISALLIANCE Previews Tonight at the Royal George Theatre

(4/19/2012) Misalliance, Bernard Shaw’s cheeky social examination of Darwin’s idea of Natural Selection and familial affiliations, previews today at the Royal George Theatre.

Cirque du Soleil's 'Amaluna' Receives Montreal Premiere, 4/19

(4/19/2012) Cirque du Soleil's latest touring show, Amaluna, will premiere in Montreal on April 19, 2012, followed by Quebec (July 25, 2012) and Toronto (September 5, 2012). Diane Paulus will direct the production.

LOVE NEVER DIES to Screen Encore Presentation at Select Canadian Theatres, 4/21

(4/16/2012) Cineplex Entertainment, Front Row Center Events, and Omniverse Vision present Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 'Love Never Dies', the long awaited continuation to 'The Phantom of the Opera', in a fully-staged production pre-recorded at The Regent Theatre in Melbourne, Australia. 'Love Never Dies' made its Canadian cinematic debut on April 11. An encore presentation will be screened on Saturday April 21 at select movie theaters and tickets are now available! For a complete list of theater location and times, click here.

Stratford's 42ND STREET Begins Previews

(4/12/2012) The "inspiring story of a small-town girl chasing her dream in the big city is told through exhilarating tap dance numbers" in the hit musical 42nd Street. Featuring Cynthia Dale and directed by Gary Griffin, this production begins previews at the Festival Theatre on Thursday, April 12.

GUYS AND DOLLS et al. Set for Centre Segal Theatre in 2012-2013

(4/11/2012) The Segal Centre for Performing Arts has announced its program for the 2012/2013 season. A wide range of events covering theatre, music, dance, film and educational and community programs will celebrate diversity, creativity and excellence.

The Shaw Festival Opens With RAGTIME

(4/10/2012) The Shaw Festival embarks on the first season of its next 50 years by proudly initiating a provocative conversation through the Tony Award-winning musical Ragtime. Based on E.L. Doctorow’s novel of the same name, Ragtime is directed by Artistic Director Jackie Maxwell and brought to life by The Shaw’s renowned acting Ensemble. This powerful and complex story of a young America on the cusp of defining itself and the hopes and dreams of its citizens continues to gain resonance today. Surpassing all expectations, early tickets sales to the Shaw Festival’s production of Ragtime are nearly 20% above projected totals, while early April and May ticket purchases for special matinees are already 80% sold out. Yesterday’s preview performance of Ragtime received a standing ovation.

Centaur Theatre Company Presents INTIMATE APPAREL, 3/27-4/29

(3/27/2012) Centaur Theatre presents Intimate Apparel by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage. First staged in Baltimore, Maryland in 2003, this play, whose various incarnations have earned a bevy of awards, including the New York Drama Critics Circle Award, addresses race, religion, sexuality, class and time.

Infinithéâtre's THE LEISURE SOCIETY Closes

(3/25/2012) Infinithéâtre will present the Québec English language premiere of the award-winning play, The Leisure Society (La Societé de loisirs), by François Archambault, translated by Bobby Theodore, through March 25 at Bain St-Michel. Along with director Ellen David, the cast and design team features Montréal’s finest theatre artists from both the English and French sectors including actors Daniel Brochu (presently in Scientific Americans at the Segal Centre), Catherine De Sève (previously seen in Dangerous Liaisons at the Segal Centre and long-time member of L’auberge du chien noir on Radio-Canada), Sheena Gazé-Deslandes (The Daily Miracle, Infinithéâtre) and Howard Rosenstein (hot off his praised portrayal of lawyer Hugh Rose in Ars Poetica, Infinithéâtre).

BWW Reviews: The Hudson Music Club Offers A Toe-Tapping Good Time with 42ND STREET through 3/31

(3/21/2012) English musical theatre is alive and well in Montreal and it's surrounding areas. The Hudson Music Club (HMC), in it's 60th anniversary year, presents 42ND STREET. HMC is a non-profit, volunteer based organization dedicated to bringing quality musical entertainment to Hudson and the surrounding Montreal area. This club is one of the few community theatre groups in the entire Montreal area that is devoted 100% to English language Broadway musical theatre.

WICKED Tickets for Montreal Engagement Now on Sale

(3/19/2012) The musical WICKED will make a stop in Montreal this summer as part of its North American Tour. The show will play at Place des Arts from August 1st to the 26th.

BWW Reviews: SHREK North American Tour Makes a Smash in Canada

(3/19/2012)

Shadowbox Productions Announces BLACKBIRD for 4/11-22

(3/14/2012) Shadowbox Productions, a new company dedicated to producing high quality theatre that challenges the mind and entertains, has announced their inaugural play will be BLACKBIRD, Written by David Harrower and Directed by Mikaela Davies. The show will run April 11 to 22 at Les Ateliers Jean-Brillant, 3550 Saint-Jacques Ouest (Metro Lionel Groulx).

Centaur Theatre Company Presents INTIMATE APPAREL, 3/27-4/29

(3/13/2012) Centaur Theatre presents Intimate Apparel by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage. First staged in Baltimore, Maryland in 2003, this play, whose various incarnations have earned a bevy of awards, including the New York Drama Critics Circle Award, addresses race, religion, sexuality, class and time.

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French Version of NEXT TO NORMAL to Play at RIDEAU VERT

(3/10/2012) The French version of Next to Normal will play in Montreal at Theatre du Rideau Vert in May 2012. Genevieve Charest will reprise Alice Ripley's role, Diana. Jean Maheu will be Dan, Isabeau Proulx Lemire will be Gabe and Véronique Claveau will play tourmented daughter Nathalie.

Infinithéâtre Presents THE LEISURE SOCIETY, March 6-25

(3/6/2012) Infinithéâtre will present the Québec English language premiere of the award-winning play, The Leisure Society (La Societé de loisirs), by François Archambault, translated by Bobby Theodore, from March 6-25 at Bain St-Michel. Along with director Ellen David, the cast and design team features Montréal’s finest theatre artists from both the English and French sectors including actors Daniel Brochu (presently in Scientific Americans at the Segal Centre), Catherine De Sève (previously seen in Dangerous Liaisons at the Segal Centre and long-time member of L’auberge du chien noir on Radio-Canada), Sheena Gazé-Deslandes (The Daily Miracle, Infinithéâtre) and Howard Rosenstein (hot off his praised portrayal of lawyer Hugh Rose in Ars Poetica, Infinithéâtre).

BWW Reviews: IN ABSENTIA Ponders Life, Love and Mortality

(2/29/2012) A story of loss and longing is brought to light in the world premiere of Morris Panych's In Absentia now playing at the Centaur Theatre.

Saint Matthias’ Church Presents Inspiring Lenten Lecture Series

(2/28/2012) The Reverend Kenneth M. Near, Rector, is will offer a free Lenten programme for 2012; a speakers series around the theme of honour. Lectures take place over the next four Sunday mornings at St. Matthias’ Church in Westmount and encourage interactive Q & A interludes throughout. Talks include: Donald Boisvert (teacher and author of several articles dealing with the gay community’s interaction with the church) on Honour, and the Emerging Church of the 21st Century; The Honourable Justin Trudeau (Liberal MP for Papineau) on Honour, and the Building of a Just Society; Roy L Heenan (internationally respected lawyer and scholar) on Honour, and the Law and Patricia Kirkpatrick (Chair, McGill Biblical Studies Department) on Honour, and the Shadows of Feminine Idealization.

Idina Menzel Heads to Canada for Concert Show, Jun. 1

(2/28/2012) The american songstress IDINA MENZEL just announced her North American Tour dates. On the schedule, there is only one Canadian performance.

Infinithéâtre Presents THE LEISURE SOCIETY, March 6-25

(2/16/2012) Infinithéâtre will present the Québec English language premiere of the award-winning play, The Leisure Society (La Societé de loisirs), by François Archambault, translated by Bobby Theodore, from March 6-25 at Bain St-Michel. Along with director Ellen David, the cast and design team features Montréal’s finest theatre artists from both the English and French sectors including actors Daniel Brochu (presently in Scientific Americans at the Segal Centre), Catherine De Sève (previously seen in Dangerous Liaisons at the Segal Centre and long-time member of L’auberge du chien noir on Radio-Canada), Sheena Gazé-Deslandes (The Daily Miracle, Infinithéâtre) and Howard Rosenstein (hot off his praised portrayal of lawyer Hugh Rose in Ars Poetica, Infinithéâtre).

Canada Council for the Arts Announces 2012 John Hirsch Prize Winners

(2/16/2012) Christopher Morris of Toronto, a former member of the Blyth Festival Theatre company, is one of two winners of the Canada Council for the Arts 2012 John Hirsch Prize. Gaétan Paré of Montreal was the other recipient.

THE THREE PENNY OPERA Plays Usine C Through Feb. 11

(2/12/2012) The Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill masterpiece (L'Opera de Quat'sous) will be playing at the Usine C in Montreal through February 11, 2012 with a cast that includes Sebastien Ricard, Kathleen Fortin, Jacques Girard, Celine Bonnier and Sharon James.

FILIATRAULT to Direct CHANTONS SOUS LA PLUIE

(2/6/2012)

THERESE ET PIERRETTE wins your soul

(2/5/2012)

BWW Reviews: Leblanc Upstages Beckett In ENDGAME

(1/31/2012) After giving us “Waiting for Godot” in 2006, artistic director of La Bordee and actor Jacques Leblanc wanted to revisit the world of Beckett for us. Until February 11th, at Theatre de la Bordee in Quebec city, Samuel Beckett’s ENDGAME will be playing.

Centaur Theatre Company Presents IN ABSENTIA, 1/31-3/4

(1/31/2012) Centaur Theatre Company presents the world premiere of In Absentia By Morris Panych and Directed by Roy Surette from January 31 - March 4, 2012.

Alice Ripley Leads February Master Classes in Montreal

(1/26/2012) American Actress Alice Ripley will give a musical theatre master class in Montreal in February.

THE THREE PENNY OPERA Plays Usine C Through Feb. 11

(1/26/2012) The Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill masterpiece (L'Opera de Quat'sous) will be playing at the Usine C in Montreal through February 11, 2012 with a cast that includes Sebastien Ricard, Kathleen Fortin, Jacques Girard, Celine Bonnier and Sharon James.

BWW Expands in Montreal & Quebec! Positions Available for Contributing Editors!

(1/23/2012) Interested in joining BroadwayWorld's worldwide network of published authors? BroadwayWorld.com is currently seeking talented theater enthusiasts to head up feature coverage in Montreal and the greater Quebec province.

Cirque du Soleil's 'Amaluna' to be Directed by Diane Paulus; Receives Montreal Premiere

(1/16/2012) Cirque du Soleil's latest touring show, Amaluna, will premiere in Montreal on April 19, 2012, followed by Quebec (July 25, 2012) and Toronto (September 5, 2012). Diane Paulus will direct the production.

Centaur Theatre Announces Lineup for Wildside Theatre Festival, 1/3-1/14

(1/14/2012) Centaur Theatre is proud to mark the 15th anniversary of its Wildside Theatre Festival with a spectacular line-up that breaches theatrical boundaries and breaks new ground. Performed by both seasoned and emerging talent, the avant-garde works range from slapstick comedy to the surreal. Co-curated by Centaur Artistic and Executive Director, Roy Surette, and writer and performer Johanna Nutter, this exciting edition of the festival includes the winner of Centaur’s Best of the Fringe Award, Blink Blink Blink; the North-American, English-language premiere of Bliss; and Bifurcate Me, Wildside’s first bilingual production.

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Upcoming MTI Shows for Quebec - 1/08

(1/8/2012) Upcoming MTI Shows - 1/08 for Montreal

BWW Announces 2012 Regional Expansion - Find Shows, Restaurants & More in 120 Markets

(1/5/2012) BroadwayWorld.com, the largest theatre site on the Internet is excited to unveil the first in a series of massive 2012 expansion plans - complete and expanded coast to coast show listings. Full regional show listings are now available in all of BroadwayWorld.com's 100 regional markets across the United States and globally in 20 countries (with an additional 20 to launch throughout January).

Centaur Theatre Company Presents IN ABSENTIA, 1/31-3/4

(1/4/2012) Centaur Theatre Company presents the world premiere of In Absentia By Morris Panych and Directed by Roy Surette from January 31 - March 4, 2012.

Le Ballet de Moscou Comes to Grand Théâtre de Québec, 3 Jan.

(1/3/2012) Le Ballet de Moscou vient à la Grand Théâtre de Québec, 3 février 2012 à 19 h30.